May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB.) This day marks the World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1990 — an important step in the fight against homophobia.
The 2025 theme is “The power of communities.” It reflects the diversity and richness within LGBTQIA+ communities and highlights the strength and resilience that emerges from collective solidarity.
While people and organizations in more than 130 countries now celebrate IDAHOTB, discrimination is still tolerated – and even enforced – by governments around the world. In Ontario, we are fortunate to be protected under the Human Rights Code against discrimination and harassment based on one’s sexual orientation.
The Ontario Nurses’ Association is proud to recognize and support the diversity of our members and staff, and to join in the fight against discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
