The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
The day is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, and thousands of initiatives, big and small, are reported throughout the planet.
You can find out more about IDAHOBIT and why it is so important on the official website:
Staff Pride Network Events
You can get involved in IDAHOBIT by joining one of the Staff Pride Network events happening on that day. All staff are invited!
AIDS Cultural Activism & Speculative Health Promotion
Date: 17 May 2021 Time: 6-7pm
This talk considers the relationship between the "futures" of HIV/AIDS and their deployment within recent cultural media, thinking through Leo Herrera's The Fathers Project (2018-19) and Russell T. Davies's It's A Sin (2021).
How to be a Good Ally
Date: 17 May 2021 Time: 7.30-8.30pm
This fun and informative event is hosted by the Staff Pride Network Ally Rep, Emma Donovan, who will talking about all things good allyship.