Monday, May 17 will mark the 31st anniversary of when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.
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It was only two years ago, May 25 2019, when being transgender was declassified as a mental disorder by WHO.
To commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia, WImmera Pride Project are hosting a community breakfast at May Park.
"International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination represents the global battle we fight daily and continual awareness for the work that still needs to get done in combatting discrimination," Wimmera Pride Project chair person Scott Robinson said.
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"We at Wimmera Pride Project celebrate May 17 as a massive journey marker in the long battle for equality, but also look toward what still must get done so all may live free to be respected for who we are, who we love and what we identify as."
The breakfast will be held at May Park starting at 7am and finish at 8.30am.
Everyone is welcome to attend. To book, go to the Wimmera Pride Project Facebook page, facebook.com/wimmeraprideproject
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