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Singapore IDAHO Report 2013

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Singapore was marked by the presentation of the book I Will Survive – a collection which ‘features real-life experiences of love, grace, faith, dignity and courage from 21 ordinary gay, lesbian, bisexual...

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Somalia IDAHO Report 2013

Local activists from Somalia reported that radio coverage, acknowledging the significance of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, on May 17 2013, constituted the first time the issue of homosexuality has ever been publicly mentioned in the country at...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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“WE WILL NEVER BE SILENT”: JOINT EVENT IN SOUTH AFRICA TO MARK MAY 17TH 2013

Iranti-Org is coordinating the event that will take place on the 17th May 2013 on the southern side of Africa. The group has invited all LGBTI activists to participate in a joint action for May 17 and has joined forces...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Cape Town Joins May 17 2013 – Various Events

The Cape Town-based LGBT group, Free Gender, together with partners, will be celebrating International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, with a panel discussion on the 17th, on the subject of “Democracy and Homosexuality in the new South Africa”. Organisers advised...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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South Africa IDAHO Report 2013

This year, the first large scale International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia public actions ever, took place in southern Africa. In Johannesburg, an “entire day of social, political and art activism, as well as entertainment from 10h00-21h00″ was held in...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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South Korea IDAHO Report 2013

South Korea was witness to some of the most creative events of the year – widely buzzed around the world on social media. A musical rainbow flashmob, coloured balloon release, and some guerrilla gardening marked the year’s commemorations. Rainbowflash Actions...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Spain IDAHO Report 2013

In Seville, LGBT associations banded together to organise various activities in secondary education centres. More than 600 people attended the series of events which included film screenings, debates, lectures, and the presentation of a study of 3,000 LGBT students from...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Sri Lanka IDAHO Report 2013

Activists in Sri Lanka, a country in which LGBT activism is limited by conservative cultural mores and the official outlawing of same sex relationships, organised to create two videos which they released for this year’s international May 17 commemorations. Homophobia...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Sweden IDAHO Report 2013

IDAHOT at Stockholm University Monday 20/5 at 11.00 – 18.00 RainbowS at Stockholm University, RFSL Ungdom East and Stockholm University Student Union draws attention to IDAHOT – International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia at Stockholm University Program: - Learn more...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Switzerland IDAHO report 2013

The Geneva University of Art and Design won the anual IDAHO contest which reward short films made by students of art schools in western Switzerland. Organized by Mosaic-info, the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the Canton of Vaud . This...

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Taiwan IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT young people in Taiwan joined the international May 17 commemorations in style, with colourful photo contributions to the Global Rainbow Flashmob. The organisers advised as they published their contribution: ‘Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline supports International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia!!!...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Thailand Events Listing 2013

Thailand’s contribution to this years May 17 commemorations is being headed up by the Thai Transgender Alliance (Thai TGA) who have just announced a series of events for IDAHOT 2013. Thai TGA is a nonprofit organisation working for the human...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Thailand IDAHO Report 2013

Trans activists featured strongly in Thailand’s contribution to this year’s May 17 commemorations. Events included a participatory workshop with Miss Tiffany Company, a world-renowned transwomen beauty pageant organization in Thailand. The workshop, held in in Pattaya, focused on raising awareness...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Trinidad and Tobago IDAHO Report 2013

Trinidad and Tobago was the subject of a new study, launched especially on the eve of International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, which found that a majority of the country’s people (57%) were either tolerant or accepting of LGBT people....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Tunisia IDAHO Report 2013

Tunisian Human Rights organisations joined a regional Memorandum prepared to mark the Day: MEMORANDUM 2013 By The Regional Network Against Homophobia For the joint improvement of the legal and social status of the LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Turkey IDAHO Report 2013

During the month of May 2013 itself, key highlights included a march for LGBT rights in Ankara, in which approximately 500 people participated. The 8th International Anti-Homophobia Meeting, a two day conference, was also organised on the topic of regional...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Uganda IDAHO Report 2013

May 17 in Uganda was marked by many events by several different organisations, spread out over the week leading up to the Day. Actions included a roundtable discussion with Ugandan journalists focussed on homophobic violence, activities from bisexual women’s-led organisations...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Ukraine IDAHOT 2013 Report

LGBTQ organizations of Zaporizhia (Ukraine) held their annual Rainbow Flashmob on May 17th on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobi. Recently, in the Ukrainian society it has incredibly intensified homophobic and transphobic discourse backed by religious...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Uruguay

1. Presentan video para reflexionar sobre la homofobia en la educación El colectivo Ovejas Negras presentó un audiovisual con testimonios de estudiantes y profesores sobre su experiencia con la homo/lesbo/transfobia en el sistema educativo uruguayo. 2. Marcha para por una...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Uruguay IDAHO Report 2013

A march against transphobia, homophobia & lesbophobia, organised by the Unión Trans del Uruguay (Trans Union of Uruguay) put the fight against transphobia centre stage, in Uruguay’s May 17 mobilisations this year. The Ovejas Negras (Black Sheep) collective organised a...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Washington National Cathedral to Host Events for May 17th 2013

Tuesday May 7, 2013 Washington National Cathedral and the St. Paul’s Foundation  for International Reconciliation  Cordially Invite You to A Private Screening of the Award-winning Film  God Loves Uganda in commemoration of  International Day against  Homophobia and Transphobia Friday, May 17, 2013. 6...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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United States IDAHO Report 2013

In the US, over 15 state representatives pledged to commemorate the day through official proclamations and ceremonies. Organisers in California, Illinois, New York, Minnesota, Washington, Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C, and throughout the rest of the country hosted activities in commemoration...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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THE UK HITS THE 50 EVENTS MARK FOR IDAHO 2013!

THE UK HITS THE 50 EVENTS MARK FOR IDAHO 2013 ! As we get into the final countdown to IDAHOT 2013, the United Kingdom has emerged as a major hub for commemorations around the Day. Many of the best and...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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United Kingdom IDAHO Report 2013

More than 90 events were reported in the United Kingdom, making it one of the largest national mobilisations of the year. Actions for the Global Rainbow Flashmob took place in London, Manchester, Brighton, Sheffield, Newcastle, Swansea and Glasgow. Foreign Secretary,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Venezuela

Marcha en Caracas para decir NO a la homofobia Un centenar de homosexuales y lesbianas se manifestaron este sábado en Caracas para reclamar mayores derechos civiles, como el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo y que cese la discriminación en...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Venezuela IDAHO Report 2013

The second March Against Homo-Transphobia took to the streets of Caracas, under the motto ‘Unifying, Organising, Mobilising’. One of the aims was to gain recognition of May 17th as an official day on the part of the Venezuelan government. This...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Vietnam IDAHO Report 2013

For over two weeks (May 2 – 18), LGBT organisations in Vietnam, rolled out an impressive range of activities to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, on a nationwide scale. The programme included an advocacy workshop with national...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Zambia IDAHO Report 2013

Participants of the group Trans Bantu Zambia (TBZ) organised in critical response to this year’s global May 17 mobilisations, spotlighting the brutal effects of everyday transphobia. The group Friends of RAINKA appealed to government, church and public to halt hate...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Chile

Alcaldías chilenas izaron la bandera arcoíris en Día contra la homofobia La bandera arcoíris que representa al colectivo homosexual flameó en seis alcaldías de Chile, que la izaron en adhesión al Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. Ciudadanos...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Perú

1. Activistas LGBT se manifestaron frente a Ministerio de Justicia en Dia Internacional contra la Homofobia Medio centenar de activistas lGBT de Lima se reunieron frente a la sede del Ministerio de Justicia en Miraflores para protestar por haber...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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¡El Informe Anual 2013 ha Sido Lanzado!

El Informe Anual del Comité IDAHO 2013, como en años anteriores, divulga un panorama de las acciones por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia, a nivel internacional y nacional. El informe completo está disponible en Inglés aquí: IDAHO-2013-Annual-Report....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Feliz Año Nuevo: Una mirada retrospectiva al 2013 y de futuro al 2014

En el año 2013 se globalizó el matrimonio igualitario, pero también pasamos por un período de retrocesos importantes en la lucha de los derechos LGBT en todo el mundo- de Rusia a India, de Nigeria,y Uganda, hasta Honduras y Belice,los activistas por...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Algeria IDAHO report 2013

[catlist name=country tag="algeria"] IDAHO mobilisations in Algeria centred on the publication of the ‘Colors and Shapes’ book, which features testimonies and powerful images of Algerian LGBT people. In Algeria, says the organiser’s press release, ‘the “Rainbow Flashmob” operation proves to be...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Macau IDAHO Report 2013

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, activists gathered for a Global Rainbow Flashmob action, outside of one of Macau’s most famous landmarks – the ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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FIRST OPENLY LESBIAN LATINA JUDGE APPOINTED TO FEDERAL COURT IN THE US.

On Thursday, June 14, Nitza Quiñones Alejandro became the first openly lesbian Latina & Puerto Rican judge to be awarded a position on a federal bench in the United States. A graduate from the University of Puerto Rico, she also...

IDAHO June 15, 2013

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Albanian activists bike against homophobia and transphobia

Gay Ride Tirana - Pedalim kunder Homofobise (17 May 2013) Dozens of LGBT activists biked on May 17th in the main Boulevard of Tirana with bicycles from Ecovolis, wearing T-shirts that read “Gay (P) Ride Against Homophobia”. This is the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Buenos Aires se llena de actividades por el 17 de mayo

La conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia (IDAHO) no pasará desapercibida para los porteños. 6 actividades se han confirmado hasta ahora. Hay para todos los gustos. 1. La Comunidad Homosexual Argentina presenta campaña antibullying El 17...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Melbourne getting ready for annual IDAHOT Flashmob

The Melbourne IDAHOT Flashmob this year is taking place at 6pm on Friday 17th May 2013 at a secret location opposite Flinders Street Station to ‘drop dead’ and commemorate those who have died due to homophobia and transphobia. The rainbow...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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TURKEY-BASED LGBT GROUP, KAOS GL, TO HOLD ANTI-HOMOPHOBIA MEETING FOR PEACE.

IDAHO in Europe – an analysis from the field The Turkey-based LGBT rights group, Kaos GL, is organising a two-day conference and parade to mark International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. The 8th annual International Anti-Homophobia Meeting will run on...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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BURMA : CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

This year, activists for sexual and gender minorities will be organizing IDAHO event in 7 cities across the country. For the event in the capital, Yangon, the organisers will receive support from the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, the British Embassy...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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“I WILL SURVIVE”: SINGAPORE MARKS IDAHOT WITH BOOK PRESENTATION.

The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in Singapore will be marked by the presentation of the book “I will survive”, featuring life stories and experiences of LGBTQI persons. What is it like to be gay and experience bullying in...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Dutch Government Hosts International Conference

The Dutch Government will be hosting a broad International IDAHO Conference, which will take place in the Hague on May15-17. The aims for this IDAHO conference are “to promote emancipation of LGBT people, to combat violence and discrimination based...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Church Calls for Ban on IDAHOT March in Tbilisi, Georgia. Government promises to protect.

The Georgian Orthodox Church has today, (Thursday, May 16) made an announcement calling for a ban on tomorrow’s International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia march in Tbilisi, Georgia. Last year’s march was violently disrupted by religious protesters, linked to the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Autorizan el matrimonio igualitario en Brasil

La justicia de Brasil determinó que las oficinas públicas que celebran matrimonios no podrán rechazar a parejas homosexuales que deseen casarse, a pesar de que el Congreso no ha aprobado una ley autorizando el matrimonio homosexual en el país. La...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

MTV Brazil to Have Whole Day’s Programming Against Homophobia for May 17

Tomorrow, Friday May 17, MTV Brasil is set to shift it’s entire schedule out, to dedicate all programming to the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia ! They are also throwing their weight behind the campaign : #homofobiaNÃO! (#homophobiaNO!). The...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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LGBT Plovdiv organizes exhibition “Let’s leave homophobia out of the game!”

The exhibition at Plovdiv Mall will be inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Mission, Bryan Dalton, of the U.S. Embassy of Bulgaria. LGBT Plovdiv has collected over 500 pictures of people from over 10 countries to pose with a Red/Yellow penalty...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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IDAHO COMMITTEE CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST LGBT DEMONSTRATORS IN TBILISI, GEORGIA.

The IDAHO Committee is concerned about the anti-gay protests in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi Today LGBTQ activists gathered in Pushkin Park, Downtown Tbilisi, to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). The peaceful gathering was disrupted by a rally...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Day of action in Burkina Faso

The Queer African Youth Networking Center (QAYN) organised a day of action, reflection and community building on May 18th, in line with international celebrations. Activities included a community meeting, a creative photo shoot to feed into the ‘Global Rainbow Flashmob’...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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POLICE INTERVENE TO STOP PEACEFUL MAY 17 MARCH IN NAIROBI, KENYA.

Activists in Kenya report this morning (May 17) that police intervened to prevent them from conducting a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi city centre. They had acquired a permit ahead of the event but this was unexpectedly cancelled, just ahead of...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN FACES : CELEBRATING HUMANITY, AS COURAGE UNFOLDS.

Celebrations for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia will continue over the week end. This week has already been marked by an unprecedented level of events, most of them successful, in over 100 countries. But violence, intimidation and pressure has also marked...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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IN CHINA, DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA & TRANSPHOBIA.

Activists in at least two cities in China were detained by police in reponse to peaceful LGBT rights demonstrations in different cities. Public manifestations reached an all time high in 2013, with actions occurring across the country, including the capital...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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NIGERIAN CONGRESS PASSES DRACONIAN BILL.

This morning, Thursday May 30, Nigerian lawmakers passed a bill which outlaws the forming of associations which support gay rights, prohibits same sex marriage and bans the registration of gay clubs. The proposed law, passed by the Senate in November...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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JAMAICAN LGBT ACTIVISTS SEEK BASIC RIGHTS IN SUPREME COURT CASES.

Jamaica is regarded as one of the most hostile places in the world for LGBT people, and was spotlighted as such by Amnesty International as part of their IDAHO actions this year. But over the past month the question of LGBT rights...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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STAND BY LGBT NIGERIANS: GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION MARCH 7

A coalition of LGBT and human rights groups, led by the Nigerian Solidarity Alliance, are calling for a ‘Global Day of Action’ on Friday March 7, 2014, to protest Nigeria’s new anti-LGBT law. Actions are already confirmed in 11 cities...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Cameroon Man Receives Maximum 5 Years Prison Sentence for, Alleged, Homosexual Acts

Human rights activists based in Cameroon advised that on May 13, 2013 Benoit K. a 27-year old Cameroonian man, was tortured and beaten by a local family who accused him of ‘encouraging their son into homosexuality.’ He spent two weeks...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Toronto Flashmob to mark the opening of the Gay-Straight Alliance Summit

On Friday May 17th, the organisers of Canada’s first national GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) summit, OUTShine, will be occupying a public square near the conference, with a rainbow flashmob to mark IDAHO 2013. Amongst other things, they will distribute – and...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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IDAHO ACTIVITY REPORT IN CHILE

Activities in Chile ranged from a demonstration in front of the Supreme Court to protest it’s Presidents homophobic declarations, to a campaign destined to name and shame notorious homophobes. Other actions included letters and petitions to politicians on issues ranging...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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LGBT activists detained in China at IDAHO celebrations

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates across China went out to streets to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, May 17th. Activists in at least two Chinese cities were detained by the police. Yang...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Programa de actividades para Costa Rica

Costa Rica prepara una gran variedad de actividades para conmemorar su Día Nacional contra la Homo-Lesbo-Transfobia. Foros, actividades académicas y artísticas estarán a disposición de todos y todas en diversos centros educativos y gubernamentales. Aquí tienes la programación completa: Lunes...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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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 May 17, 2013

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Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia en Cuba Celebrará Cuba VI Jornada contra la homofobia

Reconocidas personalidades de la ciencia, la cultura y el deporte participarán en la VI Jornada cubana contra la homofobia, a celebrarse del 7 al 18 de mayo próximo, programada por el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (Cenesex). http://rainbowflash.org/cuba/ La directora...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Run against homophobia in Czech Republic

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Breaking : Press Release from Egyptian “EDAHO” Organisers

Press release, republished from Egyptian activists of the group “EDAHO” (Egyptian Day Against Homophobia) : One week before IDAHO The 11th of May to be launched as an Egyptian day against Homophobia As a national initiative in order to combat...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Fiji marks IDAHOT with numerous events

Week-long celebrations to mark IDAHOT The Drodrolagi Movement (droMo) marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) with a week of events that included rainbow-chalking driveways, a peace vigil, a documentary screening and discussion and a Pride Party. ...

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