According to the UN, the lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts in gay or bisexual males is about four times that of comparable heterosexual males. This year’s focus is on raising awareness of the mental health and well-being LGBTI people. It is celebrated in many countries and, as in previous years, many UN agencies and UN country offices will be taking part in events to mark the Day. The International Day was created by grass roots movements in 2004 as a moment to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people internationally.
