For the third year running, staff and students at Macquarie University will mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) with a barbecue celebration on their North Ryde campus.
This year, Macquarie University will mark the event on 16 May, with a barbecue party in the the Central Courtyard from noon till 2pm. X-Factor finalist Carmelo will entertain the crowds, joined by Drag Kings and members of the University's Queer Collective under the inflatable rainbow. Guests are invited to take part in the Ally Network's "Messages of Love" activity, reinforcing positive messages for LGBTI equality and inclusion.
IDAHO this year will be run by the Macquarie University Queer Collective - a student group, which in association with the QueerSpace, aims to promote equality and provide a safe area on campus for staff and students who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer or Questioning (GLBTIQ), and straight allies. It will be supported by the University’s Equity and Diversity Unit and the Ally Network.
Homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organisation's list of mental illnesses on 17 May 1990; IDAHO celebrates this decision annually, with schools, businesses and community organisations holding events to demonstrate support for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex colleagues and members.
Everyone is welcome. No RSVP required.
To find out more information of upcoming events email: queer.collective.mq@gmail.com
This year, Macquarie University will mark the event on 16 May, with a barbecue party in the the Central Courtyard from noon till 2pm. X-Factor finalist Carmelo will entertain the crowds, joined by Drag Kings and members of the University's Queer Collective under the inflatable rainbow. Guests are invited to take part in the Ally Network's "Messages of Love" activity, reinforcing positive messages for LGBTI equality and inclusion.
IDAHO this year will be run by the Macquarie University Queer Collective - a student group, which in association with the QueerSpace, aims to promote equality and provide a safe area on campus for staff and students who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer or Questioning (GLBTIQ), and straight allies. It will be supported by the University’s Equity and Diversity Unit and the Ally Network.
Homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organisation's list of mental illnesses on 17 May 1990; IDAHO celebrates this decision annually, with schools, businesses and community organisations holding events to demonstrate support for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex colleagues and members.
Everyone is welcome. No RSVP required.
To find out more information of upcoming events email: queer.collective.mq@gmail.com
