Spreading the love
A theme for the 2011 International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) has been announced.
The May 17 campaign theme is Same-Sex Couple — A Story of Love.
Announced by Canadian anti-homophobia organisation Fondation Émergence last week, the 2011 homophobia awareness day enters its ninth year.
Organisers say this year’s IDAHO theme aims to challenge perceptions on gay and lesbian relationships.
“The prejudice that fuels homophobia specifically comes from a restricted idea of gay and lesbian relationships that cuts them down to their sexual dimension,” Fondation Émergence president Laurent McCutcheon said.
“Now, just as for heterosexual relationships, they are based on feelings of love, affection, and tenderness.”
Organisations and GLBTI groups around Australia usually mark IDAHO and are encourage to start thinking of initiatives to commemorate the day.
Southern Star Observer was a proud supporter of IDAHO this year and has again pledged its support to the 2011 campaign.
info: www.homophobiaday.org
