“As a gay man, IDAHOBIT is about recognising and challenging biphobia, intersexism and transphobia. Being gay doesn’t mean that you automatically understand bisexuality, intersex people or transgender experiences.
It’s important for UNSW to stand up and say that LGBTIQ+ people are a vibrant part of the world’s population entitled to the same rights, recognition and opportunities as everyone else.”
Professor Martin Holt, Research Convenor at the Centre for Social Research in Health.
Launched in 2004, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia or IDAHOBIT has been marked on 17 May. It acknowledges the violence, discrimination, bullying and mistreatment experienced by LGBTIQ+ people internationally.
UNSW is committed to an inclusive, supportive and safe environment and we believe it’s important to shine a light on issues experienced by those that identify as LGBTIQ+.
UNSW encourages staff to wear rainbow on 17 May to celebrate IDAHOBIT and show solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community.
To learn more about the LGBTIQ+ community and how you can support your colleagues and peers, register for Ally@UNSW Network training and LGBTIQ Awareness training.