Trans Care BC marks International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Trans Care BC proudly supports individuals and families of all diversities, today and every day.

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (#IDAHOT2025), where we raise awareness of violence, discrimination, and repression faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community worldwide. As May 17, 1990 was the day that the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder, IDAHOT is also a day of worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversity. 

We’re mindful today that Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia don’t occur in a vacuum, and are often amplified by racism, misogyny and other intersecting forms of oppression. This stigmatization leads to increased rates of violence against trans Indigenous/Two-Spirit folks, racialized trans people, non-binary trans femme people, and trans women – racialized trans women in particular. 

Addressing Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia require continuous action, and allyship refers to actions that you can take to support trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people. Furthermore, being an accomplice refers to steps you can take moving beyond allyship and using your power and privilege to stand in support of trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people. This may mean working on systemic and structural changes or other actions that make lasting, positive impacts for gender diverse people.

Visit WeAreAllies.ca to learn more about what it means to be an ally through videos from trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary community advocates, lawyers, parents, doctors and more. 

Allyship is an ongoing journey. Today and every day, we stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to end violence and discrimination of all forms, and celebrate gender and sexual diversity.