Get involved ~ may17.org

How to get involved?

We are thrilled that you want to mark the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT).

This Day is incredibly important for raising awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by our communities, and for highlighting the work that still needs to be done to ensure that everyone can live free from discrimination and violence.

We encourage you to take an active role in this global mobilisation and to spread the word about the importance of this day. Below you can find some suggestions on how to use the day to celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.

For LGBTQIA+ people and organisations

Celebrate and amplify our communities. Your narrative matters. Share your story and talk about your experiences. Highlight the realities and issues affecting your communities. Celebrate the strength, joy, and diversity of LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.
Spread the illustration (available soon). Use the dedicated IDAHOBIT 2025 illustration and share it across your platforms. Let’s raise visibility and show global solidarity. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #IDAHOBIT2025.
Organise an action. Your IDAHOBIT action can be anything that brings attention to LGBTQIA+ realities. This could be a community gathering, protest, art exhibition, film screening, the launch of a publication, or an online campaign. However you choose to engage, your action adds to the global momentum.
Use our templates (available soon). Are you planning an action for IDAHOBIT? Adaptable Canva templates can help you promote it on your own platforms. These are designed to connect your materials with the global mobilisation and create a shared visual presence.
Register your action. Let others know what you’re planning. Register your action on may17.org so it can be listed publicly. This helps showcase the strength and diversity of our global mobilisation.
Raise awareness. Use your platforms to talk about the discrimination, violence, and exclusion LGBTQIA+ people face, and how our communities are working to overcome it. Share stories, statistics, and realities from your region or communities to help others understand why IDAHOBIT matters.
Call for change. Advocate for legal, policy, and social change. Push your local or national leaders to take action to protect LGBTQIA+ rights and lives. Use your platform to demand justice and to call for action from institutions, communities, and governments.

For allies

Educate yourself. Take time to learn about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, both in your context and globally. Understand how systems of oppression affect lives. Read, listen, and reflect, without placing the burden of education on LGBTQIA+ people.
Raise awareness in your circles. Instead of speaking for us, use your platforms to uplift and amplify the narratives and work of LGBTQIA+ communities, especially those who are most marginalised. Share facts, resources, and stories created by LGBTQIA+ people. Help those in your circles understand what’s at stake and talk about ways to create safer and more inclusive spaces. Find more information, data, and insights.
Support LGBTQIA+ organising. Donate and support local LGBTQIA+ groups, especially those led by and for marginalised communities. Offer your skills, time, or resources. Whether it’s translation, printing, logistics, or outreach, your support can make a big difference.
Share the illustration (available soon). Post the dedicated IDAHOBIT 2025 illustration to show your support and allyship. Help us fill online spaces with solidarity and visibility. Use the hashtag #IDAHOBIT2025 to connect with others.
Organise or support an action. Get involved by hosting or joining an action. This could be a protest, a film screening, a creative activity, or a local meet-up. Reach out to LGBTQIA+ groups to see how you can support ongoing efforts or help fill a gap.
Use our templates (available soon). If you’re organising or supporting an action, use our Canva templates to promote it. They’re easy to customise and will help connect your work with the global IDAHOBIT mobilisation.
Register your action. Let us know what you’re planning. Register your action on may17.org so it can be added to the global map of activities. Together, we’ll show the power and reach of our shared efforts.
Challenge injustice. Take action when you see discrimination and injustice, whether in your workplace, school, family, or neighbourhood. Use your privilege to challenge harmful behaviour and create safer, more inclusive spaces.
Commit beyond the day. Being an ally is a lifelong practice. Keep showing up. Stay engaged. Continue learning and unlearning. Find ways to support LGBTQIA+ communities year-round. True allyship is sustained and accountable.