On 17 Might 1990, the World Health Organization got rid of homosexuality from the diagnostic code for illness. Since 2005, this day has actually been commemorated internationally as a day versus homo-, bi-, inter- and trans-hostility, along with in countries where homosexuality is still a crime (see IDAHO Committee 2021).
In Dortmund, rainbow/progress pride * flags are raised in front of the city center and on the TU Dortmund University school every year at IDAHOBIT to reveal solidarity with the LGBTTIAQ+ community.
IDAHOBIT 2026 will take place under the slogan “At the heart of democracy”.
Further background info at approximately DATE, the queer and feminist calendar of the Equal Opportunities Office of TU Dortmund University.
* Rainbow flag, which was supplemented by a wedge with six other colors: Black/brown as a sign for BIPOC community as well as individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, light blue, pink, white as an indication for trans * and non-binary individuals in addition to yellow with a purple circle as an indication for intersexuality. The expansion represents intersectional development and a more inclusive orientation of the queer community, that includes marginalized groups.