"Alliances for solidarity."
"Alliances for solidarity."
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people have made tremendous progress globally in claiming rights and inclusion, in recent years. However, LGBTI people in many countries continue to face widespread discrimination and violence, which leads to exclusion. This adversely affects both the lives of LGBTI people as well as the communities and economies in which they live.
On May 17, the World Bank Group commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, or IDAHOT, through discussions and activities around the IDAHOT 2018 theme of “alliances for solidarity” with government officials, policymakers, civil society, and other global influencers in Vienna, Austria; Washington, D.C.; and on social media.
Highlighting recent World Bank research and data, the discussions and activities aim to shed light on the overlapping dimensions of exclusion LGBTI people face based not only on their sexual orientation or gender identity, but also on other identities such as their ethnicity, religion or social status – and why building alliances is important for achieving equality of opportunity for all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
How you can participate online:
World Bank Group events and activities commemorating IDAHOT 2018
May 17, 2018
Vienna, Austria
Washington, D.C.