Throughout the year, a number of calendar dates are reserved for recognizing the unique identities and challenges experienced by members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
There are many reasons why 2SLGBTQ+ dates are celebrated and acknowledged but most importantly, ALL the unique 2SLGBTQIA+ identities that make up our diverse community deserve to be recognized, respected and supported.
Each month we will share the notable dates.
May 17, 2023 _____
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT)
Since 2005, May 17th has been dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, marking the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.
It constitutes an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBT2QI+ people internationally.
For more information https://www.queerevents.ca/idahot
May 24, 2023 _____
Pansexual Visibility
This is an international day to celebrate the pansexual and panromantic community and educate others on the community
The word pansexuality originally comes from Greek. Pan means ‘all’ and is related to words like panorama. Pansexual people aren’t attracted to all other people, but they are attracted to people of all genders. This is different from being attracted to everyone; in the same way that a heterosexual woman will not be attracted to all men and a lesbian woman will not be attracted to all women, pansexual people will experience attraction to specific people and not others.
Pansexuality is different from bisexuality but the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Being bisexual means being attracted to more than one gender, while being pansexual means being attracted to people regardless of gender.
Source: https://lgbt.foundation/news/5-things-you-should-know-on-pansexual-visibility-day/161