The International Day Against Homophobia is a global movement fighting against all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
IDAHO started in 2005 and is observed every year on the 17th of May in commemoration of the 1990 date when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. IDAHO is now recognised in over 60 countries.
IDAHO raises awareness amongst policy makers, opinion leaders, social movements, public opinion, and the media to the issues of homophobia and transphobia.
IDAHO events all around the world are organized by individuals, organizations and governments.
To show my support of IDAHO I have added my support to the "This is OZ" website. This site is an Australian initiative to raise awareness and speak out in favor of an inclusive Australia. Australians from all walks of life are speaking out against homophobia and transphobia by taking photos of themselves with messages of love and inclusion.
The initiative has supporters from government, media, sports and all manner of organizations and individuals and I am proud to now stand amongst them.
You can add your support and see the project for yourself by going to http://www.thisisoz.com.au
To mark the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on May 17, selected Network Ten personalities will appear in a special 30 second advertisement encouraging people to get involved in This Is Oz, an online photo gallery where participants can upload pictures of themselves with messages that challenge homophobia or celebrate diversity and social inclusion.