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# Brighton & Hove to mark IDAHOBIT on May 17
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-hove-to-mark-idahobit-on-may-17/
- Published: 2021-05-15T08:30:03.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-15T08:30:03.000Z
- Description: Two events announced to mark IDAHOBIT in Brighton & Hove
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Community, In The South, Information, News, Out & About, Queer Corner, Brighton, IDAHOBiT, LGBTQ, Pride, queer

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/celebrate-the-power-of-love1-01-673x1024-1.jpg)

**International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia** (IDAHOBIT) was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

The date of **May 17** was specifically chosen to commemorate the **World Health Organisation**’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. IDAHOBIT in May 17 is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal. Thousands of initiatives, big and small, are reported throughout the planet.

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loud-Proud-IDAHOBIT-walk-2021-final-copy.png)

## **IDAHOBIT LOUD & PROUD *Health Walk*** on **Monday, May 17** at **12pm**.

Meet on the beach between **Palace Pier** and the **Kiss Statue** for **Brighton & Hove City Council LGBTQ+ Workers Forum**‘s **LOUD & PROUD LGBTQ+ health wal**k from the Pier to **The Level** to show presence and share LGBTQ+ peer space. Organisers say: *“We are sill unable to hold static community events, but we can walk in small groups. Everyone is welcome to join, dress up loud and proud and bring a flag. We want the city to know we are here and queer. Please observe social distancing, wear a mask and observe relevant Covid restrictions.”*

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Stretch-and-flex-flyer-IDAHOBIT-2021-copy.png)

## **Stretch & Flex: IDAHOBIT Session** on **Wednesday, May 19** at **1pm**.

As part of IDAHOBIT week, there is also an online **Stretch & Flex session** being offered to LGBTQ+ communities, which is free to anyone who is shielding or is unable to access outdoor space. Run by **Elle**, a qualified personal trainer, GP referral exercise specialist and studio instructor, this will be held over Zoom and is 40 minutes of low-impact mobility, balance and core-based exercises suitable for all; only a mat or towel is needed. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ welcome.

Any questions, email Elle on [**prowessfit@hotmail.co.uk** ](mailto:prowessfit@hotmail.co.uk)or email the LGBTQ+ Workers’ Forum – **[LGBTQWorkersForum@brighton-hove.gov.uk](mailto:LGBTQWorkersForum@brighton-hove.gov.uk)** – for the link to join this free and fun session.

For more info on IDAHOBIT, [CLICK HERE](https://may17.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)