Worldwide day of awareness
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) , also called International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), is observed on 17 May and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBTQ rights work worldwide. By 2016, the commemorations had taken place in over 130 countries.