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IDAHOT Events 2015: Ukraine

The organisation Gender Z once again held their 'traditional' Rainbow Flashmob in the city of Zaporizhia while 'LIGA' organised events in Mykolaiv. In Kiev, a dozen people held a flash mob and a interview with Olena Shevchenko was aired. [box type="note"...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Central Americans tackle homophobia through sports!

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia the Federation of Gay Games and LGBT sports group Didesex Desportes have joined together to promote a series of events across Mexico and Central America. As part of the event games...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT 2015 Events: Luxembourg

On May 16th activists In Luxembourg will celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a special day of action. On Saturday the 16th activists are invited to join a special action in support of the international LGBT community....

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Nigeria

In Nigeria, the Women's Health and Equal Rights (WHER) Initiative, Nigeria have prepared their first WHER event to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) while TIER has launched a new website. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Youtubers, Photography and Art for IDAHOT 2015

As part of the IDAHOT campaign for 2015, we have contacted several artists, photographers, and YouTubers, to raise their voice in support of the campaign. The result exceeded our expectations and we are very grateful for the material received! While many of...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka saw celebrations for IDAHOT on three occasions, with a employee awareness action, a film screening and a forum discussion with EU Delegates. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Celebra el Respeto: el FC Barcelona está en contra de la Homofobia

Celebra el Respeto: El FC Barcelona está en contra de la homofobia El gigante del fútbol FC Barcelona dio a conocer un mensaje audiovisual esta semana en apoyo del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. El video, titulado "Celebra...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Cyprus

In Nicosia, Cyprus, activists took the celebrations of IDAHOT to the streets with a #NAMELESS event. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

US Congress resolution recognizes IDAHOT

More than 60 congressional members, led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced a Congressional resolution in support of the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. “Unfortunately, homophobia, transphobia and discrimination against the LGBT community can...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

Celebrate Respect: FC Barcelona stands against homophobia

Football giants FC Barcelona have this week released a special video message in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The video, entitled 'Celebrate Respect' promotes the message that respect is one of the strongest elements of...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

NEWS & EVENTS TOP NEWS

Naciones Unidas y expertos internacionales de Derechos Humanos alzan su voz por los Jovenes y Niños LGBT

Ante la discriminación y vulneración de sus derechos, los jóvenes LGBT e intersex necesitan reconocimiento y protección 13 de mayo de 2015 – Anticipándose al Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, la Bifobia y Transfobia, un grupo de expertos/as en derechos...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Czech Republic

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] In Prague, the Czech...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Mozambique

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] For IDAHOT 2015...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Honduras

Una vez más Honduras fue sede de múltiples actividades para conmemorar el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. La Asociación Arcoiris realizó múltiples actividades entre las cuales se destacó la proyección de películas y un foro debate en una universidad. Las...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

AWID celebrates IDAHOT with Ideas of a Queer-Positive World

Cover Image: AWID Facebook Banner As the years before, the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is marking the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a special message. With the reports, such as the TGEU's Transgender Murder Monitoring...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Saint Lucia stands with LGBTQI Youth

On the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia had a series of events in celebration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia during IDAHOT Week and after. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Greece

In Greece, Athens froze for IDAHOT while the people in Thessaloniki were partying it up on the evening of May 17th. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Egypt

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] Under the title “I’M...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Liberia

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] Announcement before IDAHOT,...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Austria

In Salzburg, Austria, activists, members of the LGBTQI community and allies celebrated IDAHOT at the walk4IDAHOT for the 3rd time. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Sudan

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] As part of...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Colombia

El el marco del 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia, diversas actividades se llevaron a cabo en Colombia. Colombia Diversa en asociación con la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de los Andes y la Fundación Buen...

IDAHO May 13, 2015

Two milestones for intersex human rights in Europe for IDAHOT

OII-Europe PRESS RELEASE Two milestones for intersex human rights in Europe on the same day. At the IDAHO Forum 2015 in Montenegro, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe and the Fundamental Rights Agency launched two documents...

IDAHO May 12, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Rainbow Flashmobs, Free hugs and more in Russia

Despite the current situation, many cities in Russia have seen IDAHOT commemorations organized by most regional branches and collective members of the Russian LGBT Network. The biggest celebration yet took place in St. Petersburg with over 350 participants. [box type="note" ]We...

IDAHO May 12, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Bolivia

Bolivia fue nuevamente sede de actividades para conmemorar el 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. La Fundación Diversencia y activistas LGBT de Bolivia realizaron un extenso calendario de actividades el pasado fin de semana del 17 de mayo....

IDAHO May 12, 2015

Youtubers, Videobloggers, Artístas, Fotografía x #IDAHOT

Como parte de la campaña de #IDAHOT de éste año, nos hemos contactado con diversos artístas, fotógrafos, youtubers y videoblogers, portales de información para juntos alzar nuestra voz por el 17 de Mayo. El resultado a superado nuestras expectativas y...

IDAHO May 12, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Proud Lebanon releases star-studded anti-homophobia message

Lebanese civil society group Proud Lebanon have this week released a special video message to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The video, which was created by members of the group to promote the message behind IDAHOT....

IDAHO May 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Ireland

Across Ireland and Northern Ireland, pro-LGBT faith groups once again marked IDAHOT with ecumenical services and invited speakers. The events were coordinated by Changing Attitude Ireland. According to Dr Richard O'Leary, Chair of Changing Attitude Ireland (CAI) "These services and talks help raise...

IDAHO May 11, 2015

IDAHOT Event 2015: Armenia

On the evening of IDAHOT activists made the uncompromising statement of Stonewall “Some people are gay, get over it” available in Yerevan streets. And there were also more activities on and around IDAHOT... [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information...

IDAHO May 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Albania

For the first time in Albania, 9 young human rights activists, LGBT and non-LGBT have come together and agreed to appear on a poster which asks the simple yet important question: "How long do you have for your rights?". [box...

IDAHO May 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: South Korea

South Korea has marked IDAHOT with an online campaign and celebrated its biggest IDAHOT event so far with a cultural event in Seoul. The festivities in South Korea, which have been organised by the Rainbow Action Against Sexual-Minority Discrimination, had the title...

IDAHO May 11, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Uruguay

Uruguay fue nuevamente sede de la celebración de la diversidad sexual y de género por el 17 de mayo con actividades gubernamentales y de organizaciones de la sociedad civil. En el marco del Día Internacional contra la Homo-Lesbo-Transfobia, Mides realizó la...

IDAHO May 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Sarajevo Open Centre in Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) has again prepared a vast programme in celebration of IDAHOT 2015 and achieved great visibility of the day. Their events included an activity to take over public space. [box type="note" ]We...

IDAHO May 10, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: The Netherlands

The Netherlands saw a variety of events, from religious ceremonies and vigils to parties and movie screenings, and of course, the raising of the rainbow flag. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are...

IDAHO May 10, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: México

Multiples actividades se desarrollaron a lo largo y ancho del territorio mexicano para conmemorar el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Desde el 11 al 17 de mayo se desarrollo el 3° Festival de lenguas contra la Homofobia . Organizado por la Facultad...

IDAHO May 9, 2015

Memes para IDAHOT 2015

Para IDAHOT 2015 preparamos una serie de memes para que puedan compartir con sus amigos, familias y colegas con el fin de inculcar respecto y conocimiento sobre el 17 de Mayo. En la serie intentamos compartir cifras reales para que conozcan...

IDAHO May 9, 2015

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Cuba opens IDAHOT week with same-sex wedding ceremony

As in previous years, CENESEX Cuba is organizing the 8th Cuban Day Against Homophobia. The week-long ceremony started on Saturday May 9th with a symbolic same-sex wedding ceremony headed by President Castro's daughter Mariela, who has for many years heralded Cuba's...

IDAHO May 9, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Scotland

As part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia the Scottish Transgender Alliance in partnership with the Equality Network will host a special one day exhibition in Edinburgh celebrating transgender identities in Africa and Turkey. The event will...

IDAHO May 8, 2015

Stonewall UK announce plans for IDAHOT 2015

Leading British LGBT advocates Stonewall have this week announced their plans for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In line with this year's special focus the group will run a special social campaign celebrating the voices of inspiring...

IDAHO May 8, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Macedonia

Macedonia says No to Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The organisation LGBT United Tetovo Macedonia prepared for a week of sharing the message. In celebration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, LGBT United Tetovo Macedonia organised an event in Tetovo,...

IDAHO May 7, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Denmark

In Denmark, this year the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was marked with several groups taking part to celebrate diversity in their country. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting...

IDAHO May 7, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Perú

Perú fue nuevamente sede de mutliples eventos organizados por diversas organizaciones de la sociedad civil para conmemorar el 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. La Red Peruana TLGB y el Centro de Promoción y Defensa...

IDAHO May 6, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: República Dominicana

Repúbica Dominicana fue nuevamente sede de actividades para conmemorar el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Con motivo del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia, embajadas de los países Europeos proyectaron la película dominicana, adaptación de un corto...

IDAHO May 6, 2015

ONUSIDA Latina se suma a IDAHOT

Para el próximo 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, transfobia y Bifobia, la oficina regional de ONUSIDA de América Latina realizará una campaña online en las redes sociales y su página web bajo la temática Juventud LGBT. La...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Venezuela

Within the framework of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia multiple events were held throughout Venezuela. The celebrations were placed under the sign of disappointment, as national authorities at the last minute decided to withdraw a parliament resolution giving May...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Paraguay

On the morning of Monday, May 18 at the Plaza de Armas in front of the Paraguayan Congress, SOMOSGAY and LGBT Federation of Paraguay conducted the sixth edition of Besatón 2015, in order to give visibility to the LGBT community,...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Chile

Various activities were held throughout the length and breadth of Chile on May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On May 16 the Day was commemorated for the tenth year with a parade that took place in the Plaza...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

El proyecto It Gets Better moviliza a todos sus afiliados para IDAHOT 2015

El Proyecto It Gets Better trae mensajes de esperanza a la juventud LGBT en todo el mundo y trabaja a nivel mundial para lograr un cambio en las comunidades locales. Aprovechando el impulso de los videos internacionales, el Proyecto ha...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Spain

As always, Spain's various organizations within the civil society were part of the celebrations for the May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In Madrid, in order to show the significance of the day, several LGBT organizations led by Arcópoli...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Guatemala

Guatemala held once again events across the country in celebration of The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia! In Guatemala City for the fourth consecutive year the now-traditional Walk Against Homophobia was held with the support of many organizations, and...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Brazil

As in previous years Brazil hosted multiple activities throughout the country to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia The country page on the Spanish version of our website provides more detailed information. Highlights included: Pontal - Sao...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: El Salvador

El Salvador once again marked May 17th by joining efforts for getting global visibility in the region. For the fifth consecutive year various organizations for sexual diversity have joined the 5th "March Against Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Inter-phobia". The event was held...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Lithuania – Rainbow Days

From the 14th to the 20th of May, the National LGBT* Organization LGL hosted the Rainbow Days and IDAHOT 2015 in Lithuania. They offered a wide agenda of political, social, cultural and artistic events in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. [box type="note" ]We are...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

Sumate a la campaña global!

Los jóvenes LGBTI son particularmente vulnerables a abusos de sus derechos humanos. Violencia, exclusión y acoso escolar son generalmente realidades diarias. Vos podes ayudar a cambiar esto! Sumate al llamado a los líderes del mundo, realizado por una alianza internacional...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Nicaragua

Nicaragua fue nuevamente sede del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Multiples actividades se organizaron desde las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, activistas LGBT y de derechos humanos. La Mesa Nacional LGBT, que aglutina 23 agrupaciones LGBT de todo...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, the organisations AZAD and Nefes Azerbaijan Alliance have carried out creative activities for IDAHOT to fight against stereotypes within society and to send a clear message of equality for LGBTQI people. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on...

IDAHO May 4, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: El Salvador

El Salvador fue nuevamente sede de las celebraciones por el 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Por quinto año consecutivo diversas organizaciones de diversidad sexual organizaron la "5ta Marcha contra la Trans, Lesbo, Homo, Bi e...

IDAHO May 4, 2015

17 de Mayo en Brasil

Como en años anteriores Brasil será sede de múltiples actividades a lo largo y ancho del país en conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Aracaju - Sergipe El 28 de Abril día a las 5.30PM en...

IDAHO May 4, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Guatemala

Guatemala fue nuevamente sede de la conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Por cuarto año consecutivo se realizó la ya tradicional Caminata en contra de la Homofobia con el apoyo de muchas organizaciones y cientos de jóvenes que se...

IDAHO May 4, 2015

Illuminated Building and much more for IDAHOT in Thailand

Like the years before Thailand saw a number of activities on and around May 17. With its vast programme and variety of activities, Thailand has seen one of the major IDAHOT celebrations world wide. A new IDAHOT Thailand website and social...

IDAHO May 2, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Ecuador

Ecuador fue nuevamente sede de multiples eventos en conmemoración del 17 de Mayo. Las distintas acciones se desarrollaron a lo largo y ancho del país para visibilizar los reclamos de la comunidad LGBTIQ. En la ciudad de Cuenca se realizaron diversas actividades con el objetivo...

IDAHO May 1, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: España

Como todos los años, España con sus diversas organizaciones de la sociedad civil fue parte de las celebraciones por el 17 de Mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. En Madrid, con motivo de mostrar que significado tiene el 17...

IDAHO May 1, 2015

Reporte IDAHOT 2015: Panamá

Diversas actividades se desarrollaron en Panamá con motivo del 17 de Mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Una de las organizaciones que se sumo a las actividades es IFMSA, una alianza nacional de estudiantes de medicina interesados en asuntos...

IDAHO May 1, 2015