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Although sexual diversity has become more recognized, homophobia still exists, even if the ways of expressing it are increasingly subtle. Our societies recognize that homophobia is a form of discrimination just like all other forms of discrimination. To fight it, we need to make everyone, from all walks of life and various cultures, aware of all aspects of this reality.

2013 Campaign Theme: "Fight The Homophobia Web Virus"

2013 Objectives:

fight homophobia on the internet and social media

make people aware of the presence of homophobia in the Web world

inform internet users of the effects that homophobia and bullying have on the health of their victims

propose initiatives to defeat cyberhomophobia

encourage website administrators to limit the use of pseudonyms and to prohibit conduct that isn't cyberethical

make internet users aware of the importance of reporting and denouncing homophobia or bullying remarks to the appropriate authorities

Why May 17?
It was on May 17, 1990, that homosexuality was removed from the list of recognized mental illnesses by the World Health Organization (WHO).