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This week, we go rainbow to signal our stance against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Scroll down to join us in raising awareness and showing support for everyone's right to feel safe, included, and celebrated.
What is IDAHOBIT?
Every year on May 17, we celebrate IDAHOBIT. It's a day for the whole community to stand against LGBTIQA+ discrimination, a day to activate, educate and change the world.
IDAHOBIT is the anniversary of May 17, 1990, when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. The first IDAHOBIT was held in 2005 and is today acknowledged by millions of people globally. While IDAHOBIT has evolved over these years, the purpose remains the same - to celebrate the progress we have made while also raising awareness for the discrimination that LGBTIQA+ people still face today.
Library Rainbow Display
📅 13-17 May
🕘 All day
📍 Library (all campuses)
Library Rainbow Display includes a Rainbow Wall activity (make your pledge to support IDAHOBIT), a rainbow book display, giveaways (rainbow pins, pens and more), information leaflets and posters. Visit our campus locations.
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Make your pledge! Online
📅 13-17 May
🕘 All day
📍 Online
Share how you will support IDAHOBIT Day on our rainbow wall; make your pledge here!
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Join the Ally Network
A network to support and celebrate students of diverse genders and sexualities. As an Ally Network Member, you will join in celebrating and observing LGBTIQA+ days of significance, receive the quarterly Ally Network newsletter and be provided with free professional development opportunities.
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Understanding Gender and Sexuality Diversity eLearning (UGSD)
Learn about sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expressions and strengthen your understanding of diverse identities and LGBTIQA+ peoples and communities.
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LGBTIQA+ Multilingual Terminology | view
A safe, supportive and empowering home for the multicultural LGBTIQA+ community
LGBTIQA+ inclusive language guide | view
Language is very powerful. It can be discriminatory, harmful and limiting. It can also provide people with the ability to describe their identities and experiences.
The Importance of Allies on IDAHOBIT Day | read
By Ricki Spencer, University of Melbourne
Understanding the diversity of Australia's LGBTIQA+ community | read
By Lisa Needham, University of Melbourne