Gay support groups challenge homophobia at May 15 event

from The Burlington Post

It was 17 years ago, on May 17, that the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.

On Thursday, May 15, the International Day Against Homophobia and the International Day of the Family are being celebrated together by the Halton Organization for Pride and Education (HOPE) and the Halton Chapter of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG).

The two local groups are celebrating both days as a means to "combat" discrimination of sexual orientation and gender identities for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transsexual and queer (LGBTQ) members of the Halton community.

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