Every May 17, the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is celebrated, in commemoration of the date on which homosexuality was removed from the international classification of mental illnesses by the General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO). ).
With this anniversary, it is possible to encourage and express respect for society, where diversity is accepted and the rights of people are recognized regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
In 2004, the United Nations (UN) proclaimed May 17 as the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, in commemoration of the day on which homosexuality was removed from the international classification of mental illnesses by the General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) 14 years earlier (1990).
What is Homophobia?
It is the fear or rejection of people due to their orientation, sexual preference, gender identity and expression, based on stereotypes, prejudices and stigmas, expressed in discriminatory attitudes and behaviors that violate the equality, dignity, rights and freedoms of every person, which They can generate various types of violence.
What is Transphobia?
It is a neologism or word that refers to the set of ideas, behaviors and phenomena that encompass a series of negative attitudes, feelings or actions towards transgender people, transsexuality or gender diversity in general, this is usually a type of prejudice and discrimination.
Transphobia can include fear, prejudice, aversion, contempt, hatred, violence, anger or discomfort felt or expressed towards people whose gender identity does not correspond to the gender norms that society established for people of the sex with which they were assigned at birth.
What is Biphobia?
Biphobia is discrimination against bisexual or “bi” people, who feel romantically and erotically attracted to individuals of both sexes. Biphobic behaviors range from unfavorable attitudes toward bisexual people to violence in the form of stalking, harassment, and assault.
Biphobia is based on emotions such as contempt, fear and hatred towards bi people, and causes behaviors of exclusion and denial of bi reality.
Fight against HTB
According to information from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), hard-won gains for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities are increasingly under threat. There are discriminatory laws, regulations and practices that deny LGBTTTIQ+ people their autonomy, their access to health care, and their reproductive rights and freedoms.
An egalitarian world requires recognition and respect for diverse identities. Comprehensive sexuality education can change harmful norms, counteract discrimination, and provide information to all young people about their right to bodily autonomy.
Source: NS
