International Day Against Homophobia

• 2 arrested at transphobic protest in front of Calgary high school

  Calgary police said a fight broke out between 'several individuals of opposing views' at a protest outside a high school Wednesday resulting in a pair of arrests but no charges.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
  
• Theo Wouters and Roger Thibault named honorary citizens of Montreal

  At a ceremony at Montreal city hall Monday evening, mayor Valérie Plante granted the pair honourary citizenship, making the couple the latest on a list of honourees.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
  
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• Durham schools take part in International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

  Staff and students at John M. James Public School gathered in solidarity with the school's Pride club to commemorate the day.

  Canada

  May 17, 2019
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• Peel District School Board to consider request to fly rainbow flag this summer

  The board's chair says some trustees are concerned granting the rainbow flag request would open the door to other groups seeking permission for different flags.

  Canada

  May 7, 2018
• Countries mark International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia with progress, protests

  May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Despite more countries allowing same-sex marriage, the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights around the world continues.

  World

  May 17, 2013