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Allied Together: IDAHOBIT 2022 Virtual Event

Date: 17th May 2022

LGBT Great, ​in partnership with Citi​, were delighted to invite you to our IDAHOBIT 2022 Virtual Event, Allied Together.

This engaging online event explored the origin and importance of IDAHOBIT, provided you with insight into the work of the Kaleidoscope Trust​, and covered some practical ways you can enhance corporate allyship within your organisation.

What is IDAHOBIT?

  • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia is abbreviated to IDAHOBIT and is recognised globally on 17 May every year
  • In coordinating international events, the day hopes to raise awareness of LGBT+ rights and violations around the world
  • IDAHOBIT was originally developed in 2004 by Louis-Georges Tin. The day as a concept was first commemorated in 2005 as a movement against homophobia with over 24,000 people taking part
  • The concept also includes transphobia, biphobia and inter-sex and is now celebrated in over 130 countries worldwide

Agenda

TimingsAgenda
13:00 – 13:15What is IDAHOBIT and why is it important?

Matt Cameron and Alex Hoare

13:15 – 13:50In Conversation: Lady Phyll Oopoku-Gyimah and Lucy Baldwin

Lucy Baldwin and Phyll Opoku-Gyimah

 

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