Audio from the IDAHOBIT event held at Parliament. The panel presentation marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia. A special thank you to the Rainbow NZ Parliamentary Network and the community participants for allowing us to record and share this event.
Summary
The recording titled "IDAHOBIT 2017," captured on May 17, 2017, at Parliament buildings in Wellington, featured voices of prominent figures discussing the evolution and advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights in New Zealand from the 1980s through the 2010s. The event was held on a significant date, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, and Intersexphobia (IDAHOBIT), commemorating the day when homosexuality was declassified as a disease by the WHO.
The gathering was organized by the cross-party Rainbow Network established on Pink Shirt Day in 2015, highlighting the continuous struggle against discrimination and the importance of inclusive communities. The network emphasized the evolution of IDAHOBIT and its expanding focus on homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and, as of 2017, intersex phobia.
Speakers reflected on the history of legislative and social progress in New Zealand, including the decriminalization of homosexuality and the passage of same-sex marriage legislation. However, the urgency to tackle ongoing issues such as access to healthcare, especially gender-affirming care, mental health support, and anti-discrimination policies, was underscored. Contributors highlighted the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth, advocating for better resources and safer school environments to prevent bullying and violence significantly impacting this vulnerable group.
The event saw active commitments from the Green and Labour parties to address these challenges through policy changes and improved legal recognition based on emerging models like Malta's Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act. The vital need for more research and funding to support peer-led initiatives, diversity training in schools, and youth services was also acknowledged. Speakers stressed that true progress is dependent on acceptance, understanding and community support, rather than mere tolerance.
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