This year, activists from around the world had chosen FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION as a core focus issue to mobilise around for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has just released a message in support of May 17, 2014. Read his statement “Equality Begins With You” here.

This year, the United Nations agencies have been particularly active in marking the Day. Read more about the way the UN marked the Day here.

US President, Barack Obama, releases an official statement in honour of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014.

May 17, 2014 is the 9th annual International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, the biggest LGBTI solidarity event in the world. May 17 actions are set to take place in over 120 countries today. Before 3am (UTC), at the start of the Day worldwide, various top global figures have already come out in support for May 17 around the world. …