Proclamation: IDAHT 2023

May 15, 2023 - Mayor and Council have officially declared May 17, 2023, as The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in the District of Kent.

"The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated every year on 17 May. It is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence, and marginalisation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The campaign seeks to celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.

This year's theme, "Together always: united in diversity," was decided through a large consultation with LGBTQIA+ organisations from around the world."

- www.may17.org