GANNAWARRA Shire Council marked the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), with rainbow flags flying at Cohuna and Kerang.
Following the acceptance of a petition from the Local Government Rainbow Team to fly the rainbow flag in the municipality, flags were on display on Thursday outside the Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre, Cohuna and along the Bendigo Road median strip at Kerang.
“The flying of the rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT Day builds on council’s commitment to support the LGBTIQ+ community through its Social Inclusion Strategy 2019-2023 and through partnerships and programs within Gannawarra as identified in the Growing Gannawarra – 2021-2025 Council Plan,” Mayor Charlie Gillingham said.
“IDAHOBIT Day marks the anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s removal of homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, as well as celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally, and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination.”
