.gay domains and Porkbun stand proudly with LGBTQIA+ communities year round. Today, May 17, is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Every day, and especially on this day, we recognize the inherent dignity and worth of LGBTQIA+ people and we celebrate you exactly as you are.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed annually on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness about LGBTQIA+ rights violations while stimulating interest in LGBTQIA+ rights work worldwide. By 2016, the commemorations had taken place in 132 countries.
The founders of the International Day Against Homophobia, as it was originally known, established the IDAHO Committee to coordinate grass-roots actions in different countries, to promote the day and to lobby for official recognition on May 17. That date was chosen to commemorate the decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1990.
.gay is a virtual Pride flag and, as such, stands for visibility, dignity, and JOY for all LGBTQIA+ people. It is the only domain extension to fund LGBTQIA+ groups with every name registered, donating 20% of revenue (not just profit!) from each new name. Over $167,000 has been donated to beneficiaries GLAAD and CenterLink through 2021. The .gay domain also bans and proactively takes down any reported instances of hate. It is a distinctive digital space devoted to connecting and celebrating members of LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies.
There are no restrictions on the use of .gay other than its ban on hate. Use your .gay domain for your CV, as a bio link, or forward it to an existing site as a sign of solidarity.
Today we are highlighting incredible LGBTQIA+ people using .gay domains to help fight Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia online.
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Liz Achanta
