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Global "It Gets Better" project mobilises around the world for IDAHOT 2016

Makers of Candy Crush release new "It Gets Better" video for IDAHOT 2016 "It Gets Better" videos playing all day on Austrian TV channel for IDAHOT 2016 LGBTI Coalition in Paraguay launches new mental health campaign for IDAHOT 2016...

Vicky May 17, 2016

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Ukraine's IDAHOT video is so beautiful it will make you cry

We can only share the mail we got from the organisers, Gender Z. What else can be said? "I am in a WONDERFUL state of mind now! And you know why? Watch Gender Z’s mega-positive video dedicated to May...

Vicky May 17, 2016

President of Mexico to meet 50 LGBT activists in Presidential House

In Mexico, IDAHO is officially recognized by Presidential Decree signed by The President of The Republic, Enrique Pena Nieto, in 2014. However, May 17 since 2012 was officially recognized as official Day against Discrimination. Thanks to LGBT activism now it...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Despite ban, censorship and violence, LGBT community in Russia speaks up for IDAHOT

From the organisers: ST. PETERSBURG CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA Today, May 17, 2016, rainbow balloons were released into the air above St. Isaac’s Cathedral to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in St. Petersburg, Russia....

Vicky May 17, 2016

Brisbane Bridge lights us again for IDAHOT 2016 in Rainbow Colors!

The city of Brisbane shows again incredible commitment to LGBT rights but lighting up its iconic bridge in Rainbow colors. Congratulations to all the folks behind this fabulous action, that will be seen around the world! See more on city's...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Police arrests mark IDAHOT 2016 in Caucasus state of Georgia

From Gaystarnews At the break of dawn, 10 LGBTI rights activists were arrested by police for protesting in the former Soviet state of Georgia this morning (17 May). Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, the day when...

Vicky May 17, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 events: Madagascar

Screening of the movie CALL ME KUCHU at the US Embassy with the OHCHR, FREE & EQUAL Global Film Series Programme and the US Embassy's Information Centre. The short film " A PLACE IN THE MIDDLE" will also be screened

Vicky May 17, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports: Azerbaijan

AZAD LGBT in Azerbaijan produced a short film titled 'Bir Ushaq Var', or 'There's One Kid' in English. From organisers : "The goal of the video is two fold. On the one hand we want to show people in Azerbaijan...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Welcome to IDAHOT Newbies !

This year, IDAHOT was marked for the first time in at least 3 countries for the first time ! This brings the total number of countries where IDAHOT was celebrated to an amazing 132, which includes almost 40 countries where...

Vicky May 17, 2016

United Nations release fantastic IDAHOT fight song!

The video, titled 'Why We Fight", has been produced as part of the ongoing OHCHR-led UN Free & Equal campaign. Conceived as a tribute to activism, the video brings together footage shot by activists and allies in more than 20...

Vicky May 16, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016 Media release

Media release - May 16, 2016 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia truly deserves its title of "Global Celebration of Sexual and Gender Identities" This year again, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia truly deserves its title...

Vicky May 16, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Global Focus Issue: Mental Health and Well Being at the heart of many discussions

With an ever-increasing awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community, the general public is beginning to gain a more in-depth and nuanced understanding of many important issues. Although much progress has been made in recent years there are still...

Vicky May 15, 2016

Transgender People in Canada Are Getting New Human Rights Protections on IDAHOT

From VICE Magazine "VICE News has learned that Canada will finally push through legal protections for its transgender minority on Tuesday, after more than a decade of debate on the matter. The change would grant federal protections to prevent eviction,...

Vicky May 14, 2016

In Advance of IDAHOT, US LGBT organisation Human Rights Campaign Sits Down with Global Innovators

(photo (c) HRC) Ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), celebrated annually on May 17, HRC hosted its inaugural Global Innovative Advocacy Summit. The four-day event brought together established and emerging leaders from around the world to discuss...

Vicky May 14, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016 plans – More News from around the World

As preparations are well underway for IDAHOT 2016 we’re receiving daily updates from groups across the world on their plans for May 17th. In this newsletter is just a selection of some of the news and updates we’ve received in the last...

Vicky May 14, 2016

15th Annual Moldova Pride to be celebrated on IDAHOT 2016

Moldova is celebrating its 15th annual Pride events this year starting on IDAHOT (May 17) and running until May 22. The 6-days will be packed with amazing activities, including a flag raising ceremony, a small conference, the annual Pride March,...

Vicky May 13, 2016

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BHUTAN to mark IDAHOT for the first time

UN Agencies in Bhutan have crafted a powerful video to advocate for the respect of LGBTI people. Watch the video on UN Bhutan Facebook page To our knowledge, this is the first IDAHOT event in the country, bringing the total...

Vicky May 12, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Events: Fiji

The 1.5-hour long IDAHOT event will feature presentations by UN Human Rights Pacific, UN Women Pacific, UNDP in the Pacific and PNG, Fiji Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Commission, Drodrolagi Movement, Rainbow Pride Foundation Limited, Haus of Khameleon, Oceania Pride, Pacific-Community-SPC, Youth Champs 4 Mental Health, Emerging Leaders Forum Alumni, US Embassy Suva, AmbaFrance...

Vicky May 12, 2016

IDAHOT events 2016: Nepal

The national organisation Blue Diamond Society and local CBO Cruiseaids Nepal are organizing "Miss Pink 2016" Beauty & Talent competition for trans women. For more news and updates please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Vicky May 12, 2016

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Huge alliance of United Nations Human Rights experts issues IDAHOT declaration!

The statement by UN and regional human rights mechanisms makes an urgent appeal for an end to the pathologization of trans, as well as lesbian, gay and bisexual adults and children, highlighting the many harmful impacts and human rights...

Vicky May 12, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016 country page: Belize

From the organisers, inspiring work about how to grow momentum! "Seven years ago, no one had heard of IDAHOT, in 2010, no one discussed IDAHOT. In 2012, we started the conversation, in 2013 balloons were released at the round about,...

Vicky May 12, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 events: Belgium

Each year, Brussels Pride is timed to coincide with the Saturday closest to IDAHOT. This year, the parade will therefore take place on the 14th But the Pride festival includes events from May 9 to June 27 All further details...

Vicky May 9, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Switzerland

Organisations in Switzerland have created a specific IDAHOT FB page and an interactive map to report on MAY 17 activities across the federation. From parties to conferences, the celebrations will span over 13 locations. In the Eastern part of the country,...

Vicky May 9, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 events: Cambodia

Cambodian LGBT organisations celebrate their Pride week each year around IDAHOT Find out the full programme HERE

Vicky May 9, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Israel

IDAHO - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - SYMPOSIUM Tuesday । 17 May 2016 । 3:30 pm The Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Hall 127 With great pleasure we invite you to join us...

Vicky May 9, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Country page: FRANCE

The national anti-homophobia organisation SOS Homophobie organises actions during IDAHOT week throughout the country, in at least 14 cities, including the presentation of their national annual report on the situation of LGBT people in France, which was launched at a...

Vicky May 6, 2016

Mobile phone network Orange mobilises for IDAHOT in France

(info in French from organisers) - Dès le 9 mai, teasing sur les réseaux sociaux Mobilisnoo autour de notre nouvelle affiche pour l'édition 2016 (Vous pouvez retrouver toutes nos affiches depuis 2010, ici) - Affiche dévoilée, début mai- - La semaine du 16...

Vicky May 6, 2016

Campaign against "Gay Cure" announced in India for IDAHOT

The Humsafar Trust, Mumbai’s oldest registered LGBTQ organization, has launched a campaign called Queers Against Quacks, which focuses on combating the stigmatization of sexual and gender differences as mental illnesses and diseases. The campaign is supported by the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS),...

Vicky May 6, 2016

Bangladesh IDAHOT reports

Due to the strong backlash against LGBTQI+ activists in Bangladesh, and upon request of the organisations, we have taken down all information related to this country, to avoid exposing people and organisations which have mobilised in past years for IDAHOT....

Vicky May 3, 2016

News for IDAHOT 2016 coming in from around the world!

With just over a month to go until IDAHOT 2016 campaigns and groups across the world are coming into the final stage of their wonderful plans for May 17. We have collected a selection of some of the events and...

Vicky April 18, 2016

UN Free and Equal Campaign prepares Video launch for IDAHOT

As part of its ongoing UN Free & Equal campaign, the UN Human Rights Office plans to launch a new music video for IDAHOT 2016, produced in collaboration with the singer Rachel Platten. The video, called "Why We Fight", is...

Vicky March 24, 2016

World Psychiatric Association affirms homosexuality is NOT a pathology

(photo credits:Getty) In a special statement released just over a month ahead of the upcoming IDAHOT whose global focus issue is on Mental Health, The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) opposes the classification of homosexuality as a mental disorder. The WPA...

Vicky March 24, 2016

Danish Government announces 4th European IDAHO Forum

This year, the annual European IDAHO Forum is taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10-12. The forum is titled “Building Bridges and Alliances” focusing on the inclusion of LGBTI people in the labour market and the social acceptance of...

Vicky January 18, 2016

Tactics for action: storming the debate

From The Advocate magazine Jennicet Gutiérrez, a transgender woman and undocumented immigrant, received both praise and condemnation for interrupting President Obama’s speech at a White House LGBT Pride reception in June to call for an end to deportations. But whatever you think...

Vicky August 18, 2015

IDEAS FOR ACTION

IDAHOT events 2015: Morocco

Coincidentally happening on the eve of IDAHOT, 3 men were arrested in Morocco on May 16th and later charged with homosexuality and condemned to 3 years in prison. This sad event set a dim stage for this year's anti-homophobia campaign...

Vicky June 11, 2015

IDAHOT reports 2015: Belize

[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] Even though criminal...

Vicky May 27, 2015

European Institutions mobilised against Homophobia and Transphobia on IDAHOT

Almost all major EU institutions marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The European Parliament, the European Commission and the European External Action Service all issued statements on this occasion. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the EU The High...

Vicky May 22, 2015

Biggest IDAHOT festivity in South Korean history

The biggest IDAHOT festivity in South Korean history was held by 103 LGBTI, women’s, people with disabilities’, labor, human rights, and civil society organizations and 159 supporters on May 16th. With the title “STOP HATRED and OPEN the SQUARE”, over...

Vicky May 18, 2015

IDAHOT in Turkish capital: For freedom and love!

May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), has been celebrated today with the largest participation ever in the Turkish capital. This year’s slogan “We are marching for freedom and love” attracted thousands under rainbow flags, marking the...

Vicky May 17, 2015

Slide show brings you powerful IDAHOT quotes from leaders of the world

WATCH the slide show with Leaders of the world marking the Day

Vicky May 17, 2015

50,000 at IDAHOT march for LGBTI equality in Chile

Santiago (AFP) - Thousands of people, many waving rainbow-colored flags, gathered in Santiago for a "March for Equality," pushing for Chile to acknowledge more gay rights The boisterous crowds showed their support for equality in the socially conservative South American...

Vicky May 17, 2015

Biggest ever LGBT public demonstration in Russia for IDAHOT

From organisers Coming Out St Petersburg: See original post HERE Over 350 people celebrated IDAHO today in the center of St. Petersburg on Marsovo Pole, this event becoming the largest LGBT rally as of today in Russia. Representatives...

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Nepal

[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 LGBT rights...

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT 2015 – Another Remarkable Year

The annual landmark in global mobilisation for LGBTI Human Rights now stretches over a full week of worldwide action - Over 1000 events in 120 countries - Many allies join in, from the UN to FC Barcelona. This article provides...

Vicky May 17, 2015

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Hundreds at the 4th LGBTI Pride Event in Tirana for IDAHOT

Hundreds of activists participated today at the 4th Pride event (the first took place in 2012) riding with bicycles at the Boulevard of Martyrs and Boulevard “King Zog I”. They protested for the domestic violence which LGBTI people are facing every...

Vicky May 17, 2015

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World of Sports speaks up for IDAHOT

This year, the world of sports gets particularly vocal to mark the IDAHOT FC Barcelona will no doubt rank top of the list of the most influential voices this year as the club signed a special Charter to fight homophobia...

Vicky May 16, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Iran

Justice for Iran (JFI) – 17 May 2015 The newly launched “6 Rang Mould Award“, targeting those who have caused the most offence to lesbian, gay and transgender people in Iran, has its first recipients. This marks the first time...

Vicky May 15, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Japan

[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 Kobe, members...

Vicky May 13, 2015

United Nations and international human rights experts speak out for LGBT young people and children.

13 May 2015 – Speaking ahead of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, a group of United Nations and international human rights experts* call for an end to discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people...

Vicky May 13, 2015

76 countries still place criminal sanctions on homosexuality

A few days before the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, ILGA launched at the Palais des Nations in Geneva the 10th edition of its annual report on State-Sponsored Homophobia, a world survey of laws: criminalisation, protection and recognition of same-sex...

Vicky May 13, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Cameroon

Affirmative Action/Alternative Cameroon organised a series of IDAHOT events in Yaoundé, including a film screening followed by a round table discussion on LGBTI youth, a football match between an LGBTI team and a straight team and a Gala and Pride evening...

Vicky May 12, 2015

Trans people in Europe lack protection and recognition reveals Trans Rights Map 2015

Transgender Europe launches its Trans Rights Europe Map 2015 at the European IDAHO Forum in Montenegro. The update reveals a severe lack of protection and recognition for trans people throughout Europe, with only 37 states recognizing a trans person’s gender identity. 23...

Vicky May 11, 2015

ILGA-Europe releases Rainbow Europe reports and maps

ILGA-Europe announces Leadership iskey to unlocking LGBTI equality in Europe Steadfast, committed leadership and visible equality trailblazers are necessary ingredients for advancing LGBTI equality according to the latest Rainbow Europe package, released today (Sunday, 10 May 2015) by ILGA-Europe. Our 2015 Rainbow...

Vicky May 11, 2015

IDAHOT week celebrations have started around the world

In many countries around the world, IDAHOT has over the years evolved into a full week of action. Once more this year activities have already started as early as last weekend. In Cuba for example, Mariela Castro sponsored a symbolic...

Vicky May 11, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015 : Reclaiming public space in Georgia

Report from Tbilissi TBILISI, DFWatch–When groups in Tbilisi wanted to mark the international day against homophobia May 17, they had to organize it in tightly-controlled secrecy and gather in silence. Time and location was secret, and everyone who showed up,...

Vicky May 10, 2015

European Gay and Lesbian Police network releases special IDAHOT video

To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the European Gay Police Association (EGPA) have produced their first and unique video message for promoting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) equality across the European Union. As the protection of LGBT...

Vicky May 10, 2015

Third International Ministerial IDAHOT Forum opens in Montenegro

The European Parliament officially recognised May 17 by a Parliamentary resolution as early as 2005 and European Institutions have every year since developed a vast programme of action. Since 2013, all European Institutions, major NGOs and specific LGBT networks, like...

Vicky May 9, 2015

Trans Murder Monitoring IDAHOT report reveals alarming figures

Transgender Europe’s Trans Murder Monitoring (TMM) project launches an update for The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) 2015 so as to assist activists worldwide in raising public awareness of hate violence against trans and gender-diverse people. The TMM IDAHOT 2015 update...

Vicky May 8, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Tunisia marks IDAHOT with International Feminist Art Festival

Organisation Chouf ("look!") organised an international Feminist Arts Festival, which invited expressions from artists from the region and beyond under the subject: « Five minutes after you birth, they will decide your name, your nationality, your religion, your sexuality and your community …...

Vicky May 5, 2015

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Vital new resources on LGBT rights released for IDAHOT

Once again, ILGA-Europe marked the run-up to International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by putting together a package of invaluable resources: Rainbow Europe Map, Annual Review and the new Rainbow Module. The Rainbow Module is a free online collection...

Vicky May 1, 2015

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people and all their allies and friends mobilise to advocate for a world that respects and welcomes gender and sexual diversities. HERE you...

Vicky April 19, 2015

More an more actions announced for IDAHOT

The IDAHOT info flow has now reached its annual hectic peak, and we can once again marvel at the fantastic creativity of LGBT campaigners across the world. Like every year, we are receiving many messages from local groups and even...

Vicky April 17, 2015

The global It Gets Better project mobilises all its affiliates for IDAHOT 2015

The It Gets Better Project brings messages of hope to LGBT youth around the world and works globally to effect change in local communities. Building on the momentum of the international videos, the Project has deployed programs to benefit LGBT...

Vicky April 17, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: France

To mark the Day, 30 leading French media and news agencies, amongst which major national daily "Le Monde", sports daily "L'équipe" and leading agency "MediaPart" signed an anti-homophobia Charter, committing to fair coverage of LGBT diversities and total equality for...

Vicky April 14, 2015

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