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May 17, 2024 Int. Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia

Published: May 17, 2024

RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

OF Oxford, NS

May 17, 2024

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

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 (LGBTQ+) 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 LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and transphobia are still present in society.

WHEREAS May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, 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 as INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA and to recognize this day as such.

Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia

This 17th day of May 2024

Greg Henley,

Mayor, Town of Oxford