ABOUT IDAHOBIT
On May 17, 1990, the World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization approved the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD 10), which no longer listed homosexuality as a diagnosis.
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Launched in 2004 to celebrate LGBTI people globally.

AUSTRALIAN STATS

75%

Of LGBTI youth experience some form of discrimination.

61%

Of LGBTI youth experience verbal abuse.

19%

Of LGBTI youth experience physical bullying.

24.4%

Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual people experience depression

36.2%

Of Trans Australians experience depression
COMPARED TO

6.8%

Of the general population who experience depression
Hillier, L., et al. (2010). Writing themselves in 3: The 3rd national study on the sexual health and wellbeing of SSAGQ young people. Melbourne: ARCSHS.
LGBTI People: Mental Health & Suicide

RECOGNISING DISCRIMINATION

Transphobia

Describes negative feelings or actions towards someone who's trans or gender diverse. You may have heard transphobic language like ‘tr*nny’, or seen restrictions on the way that people are allowed to express their gender. Things like which uniform you’re allowed to wear or toilets you can use.

Homophobia

Verbal homophobia is the most common form. Things like name-calling, rumours and abusive words ('fag’ or ‘dyke’). Phrases like “that’s so gay” which compare sexuality to words like ‘crap’ can have a negative impact.
Homophobia also include abusive threats or actual physical violence, sexual harassment and deliberately excluding someone because of their sexuality.

Biphobia

Biphobia is abuse towards someone who is attracted to more than one gender, and even includes when that person's identity is erased. This can be in the form of telling someone that their sexuality is "just a phase", or even telling them to "pick a side."
THE IMPACT
Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia can occur online, face to face and affect everyone by creating spaces where people feel unsafe and like they can't be themselves. Sexuality and gender identity or intersex status aren't always visible, so creating a culture where everyone feels safe, even if there aren't any visible LGBTI people is even more important.

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO?

SPEAK UP
 Challenge homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language and behaviour when you feel safe.
EDUCATE YOURSELF
 On the experiences of LGBTI people by reading up and attending professional development and training.
CELEBRATE LGBTI DIVERSITY
 Be proactive and support programs and events that celebrate LGBTI diversity.
SUPPORT FINANCIALLY
 Run fundraisers, donate or sign up for workplace giving to organisations that support LGBTI people.
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