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International day against homophobia biphobia and transphobia

International day against homophobia biphobia and transphobia is commemorated on 17 May to mark the date in 1990 when the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.

Activities for IDAHOBIT (17 May)

 

  17 MAY

  • Walk for LGBTIQ+ visibility

When: 10 a.m.

Where: from Colors Sitges Link at Carrer Joan Tarrida 1 to Camí de Ronda Sitges-Vilanova.

Recreational advocacy walk with flags and chants to Camí de Ronda Sitges-Vilanova, ending up at Cala de l’Home Mort.

Important: wear trainers and comfortable sportswear. If you have the CSL’s fuchsia T-shirt, bring it!  Participants will take a swim at Cala de l’Home Mort and then head back.

The walk will conclude at a venue to be confirmed. Follow our social media pages and website for more information.

Route: Approx. 6 km.

All are welcome (children, young people, adults...)

Organiser: Colors Sitges Link

  • Sexual Self-Esteem for Everyone workshop

When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

            Where: Casal de la Gent Gran Joan Maragall

Experiential sexploration workshop on desire and care among dissident bodies

Who: members of the LGBTIQ+ community of all ages (children, young people,

adults…)

Organiser: Colors Sitges Link

Comfortable clothing recommended.

Those interested must sign up in advance on the Colors Sitges Link website here 

  • Peaceful protest march

When: 6 p.m.

Where: the march will start at Plaça de l’Ajuntament and wind through

Carrer Major, Carrer Parellades, Carrer Primer de Maig and Passeig de la Ribera before ending up by the Monument Against Homophobia (known as the Pink Triangle) at Passeig Marítim 10.

Organiser: Colors Sitges Link

Who: the LGBTIQ+ community and allies.

  • City Council ceremony

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Passeig Marítim 10

Reading of the Government of Catalonia’s official manifesto and laying of flowers by City Council representatives.

  • Open mic

When: Following the ceremony

Open mic session where members of the public can read poems, sing or express themselves in other ways. There will also be a memorial space for victims of LGBTIQ-phobia, where people can leave candles and flowers.

Organiser: Colors Sitges Link

  • Eurovision party against LGBTIQ-phobia

When: 8 p.m. to midnight

Where: Moulin Rosé (Carrer Bonaire 13)

To close out the day, come watch the Eurovision Song Contest final in good

company, with a festive atmosphere, large screens and a drag queen

as host.

Organiser: Colors Sitges Link

17/05/2025

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(+34) 93 811 11 66

  • 17M Dia Internacional contra l'LGTBI-fòbia
  • Monument -contra l'Homofòbia

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