Expert: May 17 鈥� International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 every year and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.
, Master's student with the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, 污污草莓视频 University
Within the past decade, we have experienced great societal shifts that have facilitated the increased visibility of LGBTQIA+ communities鈥攈owever visibility is not inherently accompanied by acceptance.聽 The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an annual call to action against discrimination and a global rally to support the recognition of human rights, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
Shannon Herrick has been named as a finalist for the 2018 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Storytellers contest.聽 Shannon鈥檚 . The story is titled "LGBTQ+ and Physical Activity" and it deals with issues surrounding LGBTQ+ adults who engage in athletics and physical activity, including transphobia, homophobia, gender identity, and exclusion.
Shannon.Herrick [at] mail.mcgill.ca (English)
