17/05/2026
On IDAHOBIT, Witney Pride joins communities around the world in recognising the ongoing need to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
IDAHOBIT marks a global awareness day first established in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and inequality that LGBTQIA+ people still face. While progress has been made in legal rights and visibility, in many countries, discrimination, exclusion, and prejudice have not been fully eradicated. For many LGBTQIA+ individuals, these issues affect everyday life.
At Witney Pride, we believe that visibility and education are essential parts of creating lasting change. Understanding the history and ongoing reality of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia helps us all play a part in challenging harmful attitudes and building a more inclusive society. This includes listening to lived experiences, supporting LGBTQIA+ people locally and globally, and continuing to advocate for equality in all spaces.
IDAHOBIT is not only a moment of reflection, but also a call to action: to stand together in solidarity, to speak out against discrimination in all its forms, and to work towards a future where everyone can live safely, openly and with dignity.
