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Proclamation: Int. Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Bi

Published: May 17, 2026

See the Facebook post and video HERE.

WHEREAS the Town of Oxford recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;

WHEREAS the Town of Oxford is a municipality open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (2SLGBTQIA+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;

WHEREAS, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are still present in society.

WHEREAS, the theme "At the Heart of Democracy": focuses on strengthening democracy through equality, justice, and the active inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+

WHEREAS May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is celebrated as such in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Emergence starting in 2003.
WHEREAS there is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Emergence in holding this day;

It is resolved to proclaim May 17  pdf INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, AND Bl PHOBIA(26 KB) and to recognize this day as such.

Date at Oxford, Nova Scotia
This 17th day of May 2026

Greg Henley, Mayor

Town of Oxford