17 May: The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Intersexphobia (IDAHO)
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For IDAHO 2011 events and activities happening around Australia please visit:
http://www.lgbthealth.org.au/idaho
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Intersexphobia (IDAHO) is a global movement against all discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
IDAHO began in 2005 and is marked annually on 17 May, the 1990 date when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. IDAHO is now recognised in over 60 countries, with countless activities organised every year.
IDAHO helps all stakeholders draw the attention of policy makers, opinion leaders, social movements, public opinion, and the media to the issues of homophobia and transphobia.
IDAHO actions take many forms: exhibitions, film screenings, protest marches, debates, performances, TV programs, poster campaigns, cake stalls and MORE. Actions are organised by individuals, organisations, cities and governments.
Everybody, everywhere can get involved with IDAHO and any action, big or small, makes a difference.
The Yogyakarta Principles
In 2006, in response to well-documented patterns of abuse, a distinguished group of international human rights experts met in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to outline a set of international principles relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. The result was the Yogyakarta Principles: a universal guide to human rights which affirm binding international legal standards with which all States must comply. They promise a different future where all people born free and equal in dignity and rights can fulfil that precious birthright.
