The Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
EITOn 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Union Agency of Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) jointly reaffirm their commitment to uphold and promote EU values, protect fundamental rights and ensure equal treatment and equality for all.
Equality, freedom, and respect for human rights are core values of the European Union. We therefore stand with LGBTQIA+ people.
The statement is signed by:
- Montserrat Marín López, Executive Director of CEPOL
- Martin Kern, Director of the EIT
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia commemorates the decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO) on 17 May 1990, and is celebrated every year, since its acknowledgement in 2005.
About CEPOL
CEPOL is the Agency of the European Union dedicated to developing, implementing and coordinating training for law enforcement officials across the EU, including not only police officers, but also customs officials, judiciary and border guards. Since CEPOL was set up in 2001, it has trained more than 240 000 law enforcement officials. It provides direct support to EU internal security, from combatting terrorism and organised crime, to fighting drugs trade, human trafficking and other direct threats to citizens and our European way of life.
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