Why buildings in Leeds city centre were lit up on Tuesday night

"Every year, the day has a theme and the focus this year is on "Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights."

Buildings across Leeds were lit up in rainbow colours on Tuesday night.

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The light show marked International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), Leeds Council said.

In a social media update, the council said: "On IDAHOBIT we look at the ongoing quest for the LGBT+ community and draw attention to the discrimination that all members face - daily, in our communities, nationally and internationally.

"Every year, the day has a theme and the focus this year is on "Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights."

Founded in 2004, the organisation aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people to drive positive change, and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries around the world.