May 17th is the International day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia and we will recognize this day by having Regnbågsfika at Jämtfald at Prästgatan 50, between 3.30 – 8 p.m.
You will find us at the table with a rainbow flag!
Facts about May 17th:
• Since 2005, May 17th has been dedicated to the International day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, marking the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.
• It constitutes an annual landmark to draw attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the alarming situation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people and all those who do not conform to majority sexual and gender norms.
• May 17th is now celebrated in more than 120 contries, with advocates staging hundreds of activities, events and actions all over the world. These mobilisations unite millions of people in support for the upholding of human rights for all, irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
• The Day has been given official recognition by many authorities at all levels, from city councils to parliaments and governments. Eurpoean institutions and many UN agencies mark the Day each year with special events.
• The international Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia is breaking records for global mobilisation and outreach, with at least 200 million people reached by campaign messages around the world in 2013.