And if you don’t know what Spirit Day is, don’t worry. We’ve gotcha.

The Pride Shield is 300 pounds of pride that can stop a bullet.

The St. Petersburg demonstrators called on Western governments to grant asylum to Chechen gays – something the US has refused to do.

The government will acknowledge the role that legislation and policies played in past discrimination.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDHOT) is needed now as much as ever.

“We take this opportunity to reaffirm that LGBT rights are human rights, to celebrate the dignity of every person, and to underscore that all people deserve to live free from fear, violence, and discrimination, regardless of who they are or whom they love.”

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Members of the sexual diversity and LGBT community of Honduras participated in a march in Tegucigalpa on May 16, on the eve of the celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia , the largest anti-discrimination solidarity action in the world with activities taking place in 120 countries.

TIRANA, Albania — Members of Albania’s LGBT community on Saturday celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia, the largest anti-discrimination solidarity action in the world with activities taking place in 120 countries.

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Members of El Salvador’s LGBT community on Saturday celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia, the largest anti-discrimination solidarity action in the world with activities taking place in 120 countries.

MANILA, Philippines — Members of Philippines’ LGBT community on Saturday celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia, the largest anti-discrimination solidarity action in the world with activities taking place in 120 countries.