Int値 Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia observed around the globe
Source: LGBTQNATION
LGBT rights advocates and allies will observe the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (or IDAHO) in more than 100 countries around the world on Friday.
First recognized in 2004, IDAHO commemorates the May 17, 1990 decision by the World Health Organization that decategorized homosexuality as a mental disorder, and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights advocacy.
In 76 countries around the world, same-sex relationships are still considered illegal and punishable by jail, fines and in some countries, lifetime imprisonment. In seven countries, a conviction is punishable by death.
As well as legal discrimination, social homophobia and transphobia serve to daily deny millions of people across the world their basic human dignity.
Read more: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2013/05/intl-day-against-homophobia-and-transphobia-observed-around-the-globe/
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