International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Countdown 2024
What is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia?
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed annually on May 17th. It's a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities, aimed at raising awareness of LGBTQ+ rights violations and stimulating interest in LGBTQ+ rights work worldwide.
Significance of IDAHOBIT
This day is significant for several reasons:
- It draws attention to the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by LGBTQ+ individuals
- It promotes equality, respect, and acceptance for all sexual orientations and gender identities
- It encourages dialogue and action to advance LGBTQ+ rights globally
- It commemorates the World Health Organization's decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder on May 17, 1990
How to Use the IDAHOBIT Countdown 2024
Our countdown tool provides a real-time update on the time remaining until the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia:
- The countdown automatically adjusts to your local time zone
- It displays days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until May 17th
- The countdown resets each year after May 17th
- You can embed this countdown on your website or share the link with others to raise awareness for IDAHOBIT