Recognition
In 2003 the Canadian organization Fondation Émergence instituted a similar event, the National Day Against Homophobia, which was held on June 1. In 2006, they changed the date to May 17, in order to join the international movement..
In 2006, The Declaration of Montreal was created and adopted by the 2006 World Outgames. The Declaration demanded that the United Nations and all states recognize May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia.
In 2010, Lula, then president of Brazil, signed an act that instituted May 17 as the National Day Against Homophobia in his country.
IDAHO is also officially recognized by the EU Parliament, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg. It is also recognized by numerous local authorities, such as the province of Quebec or the city of Buenos Aires.
In 2012, the gay friendly city of Liverpool, England became the first in the world to create, participate and engage in IDAHO 50, the world's first attempt at municipal level to mark IDAHO with a free programme of events. The event is supported by 50 leading organisations based in Liverpool.Link PDF
In several other countries (e.g. Argentina, Bolivia, Australia, and Croatia) national civil society coalitions have called upon their authorities to have IDAHO recognized.
Read more about this topic: International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia
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