Hester Hornbrook Academy will celebrate IDAHOBIT on Friday 15th as the official day falls on Sunday 17th.
The 2026 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) falls on May 17, with the theme "At the heart of democracy". This theme highlights the necessity of LGBTQIA+ rights in democratic societies and calls for resistance against authoritarian policies that seek to exclude or restrict these rights.
IDAHOBIT 2026:
Theme: "At the heart of democracy".
Official Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Focus: The theme emphasizes that democratic societies must ensure equity and justice for all, countering the rise of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation globally.
Get Involved: Activities include community events, education sessions, and leveraging visual resources from May17.org to promote equality.
The theme "At the heart of democracy" was chosen to encourage grassroots activism and to remind the world that democracy is strengthened when every person is protected