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17 de Mayo en San Jose, Costa Rica: Costa Rica con Iguales Derechos

La organización Cipac (Centro de Investigación y Promoción para América Central de Derechos Humanos) de Costa Rica se encuentra organizando en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo varios eventos. Éstos eventos se encuentran...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

17 de Mayo en Caracas, Venezuela: Despierta!

La organización Venezuela Diversa de Caracas, Venezuela se encuentra organizando en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo un varios eventos. Éstos eventos se encuentra entre las acciones que se organizan a nivel internacional...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

17 de Mayo en Asuncion, Paraguay: Besaton

La organización Somosgay de Paraguay se encuentra organizando en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo un "Besaton" masivo en frente del Congreso Nacional de la capital del país Asunción. Este evento se encuentra...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

17 de Mayo en Guayaquil, Ecuador: ¡Yo Beso!

La organización Silueta X de Ecuador se encuentra organizando para el próximo 17 de mayo a las 16:00 horas una besada masiva en la Plaza San Francisco de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Este evento se encuentra en el marco de...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

El silencio es la muerte

VIH y homofobia En todo el mundo, las personas LGBT se ven más afectadas que el resto por la epidemia del VIH. En concreto, las tasas de infección en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH) y personas trans son...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

Zonas de Libre Expresión 2014

Ya llegó el 17 de enero. ¡Eso significa que quedan 4 meses para el 17 de mayo, el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia (IDAHOT)! Está previsto que más de 120 países conmemoren el Día este año, por...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

Bifobia

Las personas bisexuales también sufren de homofobia La idea de que el identificarse como bisexual es una manera de evitar la homofobia, o más fácil/más seguro que declararse homosexual, es un mito. Las personas que nos odian no distinguen entre...

IDAHO April 6, 2014

Hold a Mirror Up to Power

This new protest tactic, first coming out of Ukraine in December 2013, could be a great way for you to hold a mirror up to power, literally. In the final weeks of 2013, Ukrainian police started violently cracking down on...

IDAHO April 5, 2014

Zagreb Pride, Croatia, joins the IDAHOT 2014.

Zagreb Pride and Le Zbor have announced a series of events to commemorate the IDAHOT 2014, including a focus on LGBT Refugees, Asylum & Migration, and on the rise of neoconservative movements in Europe and a joint celebration of the historical...

IDAHO April 5, 2014

European LGBT Youth Groups to Hold Major May 17 Event in Budapest

IGLYO, in cooperation with the No Hate Speech campaign, and the Youth Department and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity unit of the Council of Europe, will be coming together to fight hate speech against LGBT people, for May 17, 2014....

IDAHO April 5, 2014

Why is IDAHOT important?

In almost 80 countries around the world, loving someone of the same sex is still considered illegal, at times involving lifetime imprisonment In seven countries, it is even punishable by death ! And in many more countries still, citizens are...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Support the Movement – Donate now

Hundreds of organisations take action on May 17th around the world Many of them act under extremely difficult conditions and can't rely on local solidarities. They need your support. Local actions are carried out with minimal budgets. Only 100 €/pound/$...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

external links

GENERAL: facebook.com/may17idahot; twitter.com/may17idahot; instagram.com/may17idahot; youtube.com/may17idahot; SPANISH: facebook.com/mayo17idahot; twiiter.com/mayo17idahot

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Mission

The International IDAHO Committee was set up by the founders of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in 2004. Our objective is to make the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia a global awareness and mobilisation moment that is...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

THIS MAY, JOIN THE GLOBAL RAINBOW FLASHMOB !

If you haven’t heard yet, this year the IDAHO committee team is lending a special support to rainbow themed flashmobs around the world, on May 17. We hope this will give an added vibrancy, buzz and common signature to unique local actions...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Today is International Women’s Day

One day, when hundreds of millions of women around the world will probably live like any other day. They will face the same injustice, ignorance, patriarchy and oppression. And, like any other day, they will use strength, intelligence, imagination, resilience,...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

INTERNATIONAL LGBTIQ MEDIA CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FOR IDAHO IN ZAGREB, CROATIA.

In Zagreb, Croatia, Domino Association/Queer Zagreb will be hosting a two dayInternational LGBT Media Conference, on May 16-17. The conference will draw together a wide range of LGBTQI groups, individuals and media professionals from across the Balkans and beyond, with a focus on...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

COUNDOWN TO MAY 17 – AN UPDATE FROM THE IDAHO COMMITTEE TEAM !

It is now just less than two months (57 days!) to go to International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 – more than enough time to plan a fantastic event ! The IDAHO committee team is busy responding to interest...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

FRENCH NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION ANNOUNCES IDAHO CONFERENCE

One of the major Students’ Unions in France organises a symposium on policies to combat homophobia through education from primary school level onwards. The symposium will be opened by Paris mayor Delanoe. The symposium will feature very authoritative voices from...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Ideas for IDAHOT 2014? Join our Creative Protest Working Group !

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014 is coming up now ! A great way to join the action is to come and join us at the IDAHOT Creative Protest Working Group we set up on Facebook. It’s designed...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

What are Companies Around the World doing in Support of May 17?

What are companies around the world doing in support of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on 17 May? That is the question we are hoping you can help us at the IDAHO Committee find out. How we...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Fight Homophobia & Transphobia in and through Education

Education was the central focus issue which the IDAHO Committee - together with community activists and educators worldwide - campaigned on for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2012. Since then, challenging prejudice in the classroom, and ensuring space...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

AN INTERVIEW WITH ALBANIAN LGBT ACTIVIST, KRISTI PINDERI.

As May 17, 2013 approaches, we spoke with Kristi Pinderi – activist, archeologist, historian and all round LGBT policy expert – about the political context for LGBT rights in contemporary Albania, and the new project he’s involved in: championing the...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

40 FRENCH GRAPHIC ARTISTS LAUNCH COLLECTIVE BOOK ON THE DAY.

More details, and how to order the book or organise a display of the works, in French Click here CONTACT : Jérémy PATINIER – ÉDITIONS “Des ailes sur un tracteur” Tél. : +33 6 83 49 84 77 – jpatinier@yahoo.fr

IDAHO April 4, 2014

New Campaign Toolkit for IDAHOT 2014: Freedom of Expression

With Freedom of Expression selected by activists worldwide as a key focus issue for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014, the IDAHO Committee team has put together a full 25 page background information & campaigning toolkit - available to...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

IN EGYPT, A WEEK LONG CAMPAIGN MARKS THE GLOBAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA.

The term Cairo 52 refers to the fifty-two men who were arrested on May 11, 2001, aboard a floating gay nightclub called the Queen Boat, which was moored on the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. On November 14, 2001, twenty-one of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

PROGRAMME OF ACTION TO MARK THE DAY IN LITHUANIA.

On May 17th Lithuanian Gay League will screen “Beyond the Pink Curtain” at Cinema Skalvija in Vilnius (6:30 pm). The film looks at homophobia in both the East and West of Europe and the role of the European Union in...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

FREE HUGS IN PORTUGAL.

The organisation will also be distributing some materials to sensitize people towards LGBT issues and also offer small gifts like pens and …. anti-stress balls !! More information on the event, and to spread the word, please visit the event’s Facebook page

IDAHO April 4, 2014

ILGA EUROPE LAUNCHES ’RAINBOW EUROPE’ PACKAGE.

From ilga-europe.org Lately, we heard a lot about marriage equality debate in France and the large public demonstrations by the opponents, or the regressive developments in Russia and Ukraine with the introduction of bans on ‘homosexual propaganda’ and further repression...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

One Minute Noise / Shout Against Hate

Rather than hold a one minute silence, why not hold a One Minute's Noise, or Shout Against Hate for May 17? Maybe it makes more sense to do an act where people really unleash their emotions and make themselves heard,...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

HOW DO ACTIVISTS INVEST THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA ? THE IDAHO COMMITTEE AND PARTNERS RELEASE AN ANALYSIS.

The IDAHO Committee, ILGA Europe, Transgender Europe and IGLYO release a publication which gives insights on how activists in the region are using the Day as a strategic moment for action, communication and advocacy. The publication offers a summary of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

MIKA supports Marriage Equality at Paris IDAHO Concert

Pop icon Mika will be starring at the giant concert that is being organised in Paris to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. For practical reasons, the concert will take place on the 21st of May, which places...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Join the Google Earth 'Love' Bomb

Join in a collective Google Earth 'Love' Bomb on May 17 to cover sites of hate and repression, with expressions of love ! Made famous by Tunisian anti-censorship protesters, in 2005, who covered Ben Ali's presidential palace with video testimonies...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Talking Protest (We're Just Talk-in…)

After police violently evicted protesters from Gezi Park, Turkish choreographer Erdem Gunduz took to the streets - to stand alone in Taksim Square, Istanbul, on June 17, 2013. His presence there quickly went viral on Twitter and, within hours, hundreds...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Love for All Campaign addresses Arab Citizens

An online magazine is calling on Arab citizens to speak out against homophobia. Aswat magazine is sharing user-submitted photos to address discrimination faced by gay communities in the Arab world, laws that criminalise homosexual relationships, and what they call “media silence” about their cause....

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Challenge the (Ugly) Writing on the Wall

How many times have we passed by walls on the street - or sat in a public toilet - and seen hateful messages about LGBT people? We are so used to them that almost nobody pays attention. But the hatred...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

We are all Molly Malones !

It is okay if you don’t live where the Statue of Liberty, Manneken Pis, the Thinker, Christ the Redeemer or the Tutankhamun are! All you need to do is to look around and see the statue that matters to your...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

SOUTH KOREA : 116 PEOPLE SINGING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT LGBT RIGHTS.

2013 IDAHO Project “One Fine Day”: Release of a video recording of 116 people singing together to support LGBT rights At noon on May 13, the Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group Chingusai released on Youtube the 2013 IDAHO Project...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Stitch 'n Bitch anyone?

Do you often feel there is so much to bitch about in life? Can you not have enough of bitching? What do you say if we come together to bitch as a group? In over 300 cities worldwide, Stitch ‘n...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Dance Flashmob / Express Yourself

What could be more expressive than freeing your body and getting your groove on with a good old fashioned dance flashmob for May 17? Whilst it might be difficult to stage a dance flashmob with a unique choreography, like they...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

UN OFFICE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS LAUNCHES VIDEO FREE AND EQUAL.

The UN human rights office (OHCHR) today releases a new 2-minute video/public service announcement (PSA) highlighting the impact of homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination worldwide The video is recorded in English. Closed captioning in English, Spanish and French is...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Rainbow Chalk-in

Chalk makes a great alternative to street art which leaves a permanent mark. It's also cheaper and safe for kids to participate. Rainbow crossings are a great message (tracing the safe passage to 'the other side'!). See our special post...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES RELEASE VIDEO FOR MAY 17.

The Human Rights Office of the United Nations has produced and published a special video ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. Called “The Riddle” the dramatic video features a diverse range of cast members from across the...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

QUEEN MAXIMA OF THE NETHERLANDS ATTENDS IDAHO CONFERENCE.

HM the Queen of the Netherlands has attended on May 16th the opening ceremony of the International IDAHO Conference, attended by high level international political figures, amongst which High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay. The IDAHO conference, which spans...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

HIV and Homophobia

ARGUEMENTS FOR ACTION Around the world, LGBT people are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Specifically, infection rates in men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans people are up to 20 times higher than in the general population. One of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

En Cuba y en Chile marcharon contra la Homofobia

Cuando se acerca el Dia Internacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia (17 de mayo) y el Dia Internacional del Orgullo LGBT (28 de junio), gays, lesbianas, bisexuales y personas trans de todo el mundo empiezan a organizarse para conmemorar estas...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Kissing en Ecuador para luchar contra la homofobia y la transfobia

Diversas actividades se realizarán en Guayaquil y Quito. Kissing, flashmob, conversatorios. El 17 de mayo será una maratónica jornada. La Asociación SiluetaX ha programado las siguientes actividades para las celebración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia el próximo 17...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

March 8 Interviews: Snapshots from Egypt, Switzerland, Japan & Armenia

As part our coverage on International Women’s Day 2014, we asked feminist activists in different countries to express their opinions, experiences and outlooks, in honour of March 8. Photo: Milena Abrahamyan, contributor from Armenia & NYC Egypt “Egypt, as a...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

La comunidad LGTB de Honduras denuncia a candidato a la presidencia del país por homofobia

El colectivo LGTB hondureño ha interpuesto una denuncia contra Salvador Nasralla, candidato a la presidencia por el Partido Anticorrupción, por sus comentarios presuntamente homófobos. Que el matrimonio igualitario no iba a ser una de las propuestas legislativas del conservados Salvador...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Iluminarán de morado monumentos del DF de México por IDAHO

En la Ciudad de México, Guadalajara y Monterrey se llevarán a cabo una serie de actividades con las cuales se busca concientizar a la población sobre la importancia de respetar la preferencia sexual de cada individuo. En entrevista para el...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Actividades en Perú para el 17 de Mayo

Lista de las principales actividades que se realizarán en Perú en conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. (IDAHO) La Red Peruana TLGB está trabajando fuertemente en la conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Gender/Sexual Rights: Feminism and IDAHOT!

What value can the IDAHOT bring to women’s and feminist groups? Why should LGBT groups mobilise around women's rights & feminist questions? We started to address these questions by drafting some arguments and ideas for action. The upshot, we hope,...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

HIV and SOGIE-Stigma

ARGUEMENTS FOR ACTION Around the world, LGBT people are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Specifically, infection rates in men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans people are up to 20 times higher than in the general population. One of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Freedom of Expression

The issue of Freedom of Expression for sexual and gender minorities was chosen by activists worldwide as a priority area of concern that deserves our full attention on the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 17, 2014 !...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Observatorio de Personas Trans Asesinadas, revela más de 1.100 muertes de personas trans registradas en los últimos cinco años.

La actualización de marzo de 2013 revela un total de 1.123 asesinatos de personas trans registrados en 57 países desde el 1 de enero de 2008 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2012. La actualización muestra un significativo y constante...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Artworks to Share

IDAHO April 4, 2014

May 17 salutes March 8!

Today – March 8, 2014 – is the 104th annual International Women’s Day! For more than 104 years, feminism has been bringing the world things like the vote, the right to choose, equality in politics and social movements, labour rights,...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Luchar contra la homofobia y la transfobia en (y mediante) la educación

La educación fue el tema central de la campaña del Comité IDAHO – junto con activistas y docentes de todo el mundo – para el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia en 2012. Desde entonces, enfrentar los prejuicios...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

¡Todxs somos Sirenitas!

No importa si no vives donde se encuentran la Estatua de la Libertad, el Manneken Pis, el Pensador, el Cristo Redentor o Tutankamón. Lo único que debes hacer es mirar a tu alrededor y ver la estatua que más se...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

¡Saca ese grafiti a la luz!

¿Cuántas veces hemos pasado por muros o paredes en la calle con mensajes odiosos contra las personas LGTB? ¿O leído esas mismas leyendas mientras estábamos en un baño público? Estamos tan acostumbrados a ellos que casi nadie les presta atención....

IDAHO April 4, 2014

La (no) protesta de pie

Después de que la policía desalojó violentamente a lxs manifestantes del parque Gezi, el coreógrafo turco Erdem Gunduz salió a la calle – para pararse a solas en la plaza de Taksim, en Estambul, el 17 de junio de 2013....

IDAHO April 4, 2014

¡Súbete a la Bomba de ‘amor’ de Google Earth este 17 de mayo para cubrir sitios de odio y represión con expresiones de amor!

El bombardeo a través de Google Earth adquirió fama gracias a lxs manifestantes anti-censura de Túnez, quienes en 2005, cubrieron el palacio presidencial de Ben Ali con testimonios en video de lxs presxs políticxs. El bombardeo a través de Google Earth es...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

Bicicleteada de la libre expresión

¿Quieres difundir tu mensaje de amor y de libre expresión por las calles el 17 de mayo y ponerte en forma (y divertirte) mientras lo haces? ¡La Bicicleteada de la Libre Expresión es para ti! En Albania, grupos de la...

IDAHO April 4, 2014