May 17th – International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Since 2005, May 17 has been dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), marking the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.

IDAHO unites millions of people all over the world in an unprecedented show of global solidarity in support for the upholding of human rights for all,irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, and in calling for an end to discrimination and violence.

learn more: http://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org/