International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is held on May 17. This event in the second decade of the month May is annual. Help us
But despite setbacks and abuses, several parts of the world have rekindled hope by taking steps this year to advance the rights of the LGBTQ community.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
International Virtual Assistants Day on May 16 (the third Friday in May);
World Endangered Species Day on May 16 (This environmental date is celebrated on the third Friday of May);
International Day of Light on May 16 (initiated by UNESCO on November 14, 2017);
International Day of Living Together in Peace on May 16 (adopted by the UN on December 8, 2017);
World Whisky Day on May 17 (Third Saturday of May);
World Dog Day on May 17 (started by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in 2016. Celebrated on the third Saturday of May);
World Nordic Walking Day on May 17 (is a day of unified commemoration of the Nordic Walking Family around the world. It is for everyone, of all ages and abilities);
European Obesity Day on May 17 (Held on the third Saturday in May);
World Information Society Day on May 17 (International);
Patronage Nurse Day in El Salvador on May 18 (Día del visitador médico)