May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17 marks International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, a day that serves as a global call to action to promote acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people and their rights.
A brief history of this day starts in 1990 when the World Health Organization came forward and announced that homosexuality is no longer labeled as a mental health disorder. May 17 has since become a day to commemorate this decision and celebrate gender and sexual diversity.
From May17.org:
“This year’s theme, “No one left behind: equality, freedom, and justice for all,” is a call for unity and solidarity at a time of global anti-democracy and anti-rights pushback, when many LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to face violence, stigma, and discrimination.”
RESOURCES
May17 organization – May17.org
Statement from Joe Biden Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia – The White House
GLSEN Rainbow Library – GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network)
LGBTQIA+ Resources for Children: A Bibliography, GLBT Bookstores, and GLBT Libraries and Archives in the United States – ALA’s Rainbow Round Table (RRT)
Early Childhood: Learning About Gender Diversity – Social Justice Books
Books Full of Pride & LGBTQIA+ Book Lists and Resources – CBC
More LGBTQIA+ websites with guides and resources: The Trevor Project, COLAGE, Family Equality, and GLSEN.
