LGBTIQA+ Celebrations
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is recognised internationally on May 17 each year.
Founded in 2004, this day aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. In recent years IDAHOBIT grew to be referenced to as the Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination to specifically include those who identify as queer and asexual.
Supporting and promoting IDAHOBIT means strengthening human rights for everyone and taking a stand against violence, discrimination, and oppression toward the Rainbow community.
In Maribyrnong, we stand united in our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming city for LGBTIQA+ people.
Each year, Maribyrnong City Council raises the Pride Flag at Council Chambers in Braybrook. In 2024 Deputy Mayor Cr Michael Clarke was joined by drag artist Valerie Hex and members of Council's LGBTIQA+ Community Advisory Group to hoist the flag. It remains flying at Chambers in acknowledgement of the importance and resilience of our LGBTIQ community, and our commitments as outlined in the LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2026.
For more information about how to celebrate IDAHOBIT in your community or workplace, visit IDAHOBIT.org.au
2023 IDAHOBIT Image Gallery