IDAHOBIT

  1. Students
  2. Uni life
  3. Our community
  4. Diversity and inclusion
  5. Sexual and gender diversity
  6. IDAHOBIT
18 Wally's Walk
Macquarie University

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17th – the world marks IDAHOBIT, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

This date holds significance for LGBTQIA+ communities as it commemorates May 17th, 1990, the day when the World Health Organisation declassified homosexuality as a mental illness and removed from their Classification of Diseases.

While this day marked a major step forward for LGBTQIA+ equality, decades on global communities continue to face discrimination. IDAHOBIT celebrates the vibrant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community and raises awareness about the ongoing fight for equality.

Learn more about IDAHOBIT

IDAHOBIT AT Macquaire

Assortment of people gathered at a International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia event with stalls

IDAHOBIT Stall

Monday 13 –  Wednesday 15 May, 11am – 2pm, 18 Wally’s Walk

Drop by the Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging stall to grab some items and resources (… and possibly a treat) leading up to IDAHOBIT.

Take time to share a positive message on the affirmation board, or get creative and express yourself through art at the paint station.