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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

It’s getting better for trans, bisexual and gay youth – but there’s still room to improve

Today, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia celebrates sexual and gender diversity – and it also highlights the continued challenges faced by those with diverse genders and sexualities.

May 17, 2022

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UBC experts on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 16, 2022

The report used data from the B.C. Adolescent Health Survey from 2008, 2013 and 2018, each of which sampled around 30,000 students in grades 8-12 across the province.

New report shows improvements in LGBTQ youth lives and health, but more work needed

Most of B.C.’s LGBTQ teens experience safer environments and fewer health risks than previous generations, but more work is still needed to get them to where their straight peers are, according to new research.

Apr 13, 2022

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