celebrating the full spectrum of human identity
The arc of history bends toward justice - but only because people bend it.
Stonewall Uprising - LGBTQ+ patrons resist police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, sparking the modern Pride movement
American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from the DSM, declassifying it as a mental disorder
Gilbert Baker creates the original eight-stripe rainbow flag for San Francisco Pride, commissioned by Harvey Milk
World Health Organization removes homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases - this day becomes IDAHOBIT
The first International Day Against Homophobia is observed, founded by Louis-Georges Tin
UN Human Rights Council passes the first resolution on sexual orientation and gender identity
Marriage equality achieved in many countries including the United States, Ireland, and others
Sudan and Bhutan decriminalize same-sex relations; more countries continue progress toward equality
On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization officially removed homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10).
This date was chosen for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) to commemorate that moment when the medical establishment finally acknowledged that being LGBTQ+ is not an illness.
The first IDAHOBIT was observed in 2004, organized by Louis-Georges Tin. Today it is recognized in over 130 countries.
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