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 鈥� A Story of Love.
Announced by Canadian anti-homophobia organisation Fondation 脡mergence last week, the 2011 homophobia awareness day enters its ninth year.
Organisers say this year鈥檚 IDAHO theme aims to challenge perceptions on gay and lesbian relationships.
鈥淭he prejudice that fuels homophobia specifically comes from a restricted idea of gay and lesbian relationships that cuts them down to their sexual dimension,鈥� Fondation 脡mergence president Laurent McCutcheon said.
鈥淣ow, just as for heterosexual relationships, they are based on feelings of love, affection, and tenderness.鈥�
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
