Timber’s Army brings national recognition to day against homophobia

In the “Philosophy of the event” section on the page for the International Day Against Homophobia it is written, “The media are sympathetic, public personalities come out, television shows feature lesbian and gay characters in scenes of everyday life. Nevertheless, the reality is quite different. Many individuals are unable to live their sexual orientation, encounter difficulties if they do, or end up role-playing to protect themselves.”

The day is not meant to be a day for gays to feel victimized, but be seen as, “a great opportunity to highlight positive aspects of homosexuality and celebrate the contribution of lesbians and gays to society,” according to the site.