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Why is May 17 the International Day Against Homophobia?

By Antonio Souza

This Wednesday, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, a date reinforcing the need to criminalize prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ population.

Celebrated since 2010, the date is an important milestone for the valorization of the community on the world stage.

In general terms, the International Day Against Homophobia aims to bring a debate for the development of the criminalization of prejudice.

Homophobia is still present in society, and the fight against this prejudice has been on the agenda in several places worldwide.

WHAT IS HOMOPHOBIA?

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