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Saturday, May 17, marks the day queers and their allies from around the world ‘celebrate’ International Day Against Homophobia. This year’s theme is “Homosexuality is Not An Illness.” While many countries no longer consider it to be, far more do hold the view that queerness is a disorder, punishable by imprisonment, torture, and, even death.

If you have a desire to find out about how your city or country is participating in this important day, or what activities have been organized by your local activists, or even just to learn more about the day, visit Homophobiaday.org.