On 17 Might 1990, the World Health Organization eliminated homosexuality from the diagnostic code for diseases. Given that 2005, this day has been commemorated globally as a day versus homo-, bi-, inter- and trans-hostility, as well as in nations where homosexuality is still a crime (see IDAHO Committee 2021).
In Dortmund, rainbow/progress pride * flags are raised in front of the town hall and on the TU Dortmund University campus every year at IDAHOBIT to show solidarity with the LGBTTIAQ+ neighborhood.
IDAHOBIT 2026 will occur under the slogan “At the heart of democracy”.
Further background details at as much as DATE, the queer and feminist calendar of the Equal Opportunities Workplace of TU Dortmund University.
* Rainbow flag, which was supplemented by a wedge with 6 other colors: Black/brown as a sign for BIPOC neighborhood as well as people impacted by HIV/AIDS, light blue, pink, white as an indication for trans * and non-binary people as well as 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.