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Beirut Pride faces Challenges – Take Action!

The Beirut Pride organisers have issued a statement announcing the suspension of the Beirut Pride actions under threats from authorities. Meanwhile, other organisations in Lebanon continue with the planned activities but suspend the use of "Beirut Pride" brand. The situation...

Vicky May 16, 2018

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UN gears up for IDAHOTB celebrations

Most UN agencies are taking action to mark the Day and we are hearing about various initiatives, yet to be disclosed. Officially announced is the UN LGBTI Core group IDAHOTB event on Monday, May 17th, from 3:00-5:00PM EST in Conference Room...

Vicky May 11, 2018

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Worldwide LGBT organisations elect "Alliances for Solidarity" as 2018 global theme

Every year the global community of sexual and gender minorities identifies one specific focus issue for the celebrations around May 17th. This focus issue is of course only a suggestion and it is left for everyone to see how this is...

Vicky February 14, 2018

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IDAHOT 2017 country page: Malawi

MANGO LGBTI and Key Populations NGO Network: three regional two days security workshops for LGBTI people.

IDAHO April 21, 2017

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IDAHOT 2016 Report: Brunei

This year saw the first ever IDAHOT celebrations held in the nation of Brunei, helping boost our total of countries to an incredible 132. Despite difficulties brought about by the nation’s religiously conservative elements, a private community event was organized...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016 Report: Bhutan

Staff from the United Nations this year helped Bhutan celebrate IDAHOT for the first time. As part of the UN’s Free & Equal campaign UN staff created a handful of videos in support of IDAHOT 2016. The videos featured members...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, campaigners from AZAD LGBT produced and released a short film to mark IDAHOT 2016. The film, Bir Ushaq Var (There’s One Kid), aims to show people in Azerbaijan that LGBT people live normal lives across all aspects of...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Madagascar

As part of the OHCHR Free & Equal Global Film Series Programme the US Embassy’s Information Centre this year held a special film screening event in support of IDAHOT 2016. The event featured screenings of ‘Call Me Kuchu’ and ‘a...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Georgia

Activists in Georgia faced many difficulties this year. Since anti-LGBT attacks in 2013 targeted IDAHOT celebrations, the community and activists have continued to experience persecution and threats that make public events very difficult to organize. Anti-LGBT sentiment was also supported this...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Ukraine

Activity in Ukraine was this year smaller than in past IDAHOT celebrations. Increasing persecution in the last year has forced LGBT groups to be concerned more than ever for the safety of their group and supporters. But despite the threat...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Russia

Activists and campaigners in Russia bravely held a handful of small events across the country, despite the threat of persecution from state and non-state groups. In Syktyvar (Komi Republic), local LGBT campaigners held the city’s first IDAHOT event for the local...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

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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

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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

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Slovenia

Local activists in Ljubljana, Slovenia, will this year mark IDAHOT 2016 with a day of public events. As well as creative workshops and open discussions there will also be fun and games from the entire community, including IDAHOT board games,...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Botswana

Botswana's national LGBT group, LeGaBiBo, will this year mark IDAHOT 2016 with a series of events. As well as a film screening and talk on discrimination there will also be an 'artivism' workshop, as well as campaigns on social media...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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2016 Events: Bedayaa to mark IDAHOT in Egypt, Sudan and Algeria

LGBT organisation Bedayaa will mark IDAHOT 2016 this year with a campaign held across Sudan, Egypt and Algeria. The campaign will include the work of local Trans and LGBT organisations and will hope to address issues of discrimination and stigma...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Luxembourg

As part of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Gay and Lesbian Information Centre – CIGALE, Rosa Lëtzebuerg ASBL and Amnesty International Luxembourg will take a public action in order to draw attention to the difficulties encountered by lesbian,...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Romania

IDAHOT 2016 will this year be marked in Bucharest by local LGBT group MozaiQ. From the group: MozaiQ is marking IDAHOT 2016 in Bucharest, Romania, through an artistic event of +50 people with rainbow umbrellas at the Palace of Parliament...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Zimbabwe

Every year local LGBT campaign Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe marks IDAHOT with a number of small events alongside local organisations and communities. This year the group will hold an event in Bulawayo which they hope will attract over 200...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Cyprus

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Ledra Street, Nicosia, has been deported in rainbow flags and decorations. The street is part of the area linking Northern Cyprus to the rest of the island and is an...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Thailand

Local activists in Bangkok will hold a film screening of the 2011 film 'A Place For The Wild'. The screening is open to the public and will be made in support of the local LGBT community. There will also be...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

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Council of Europe supports IDAHOT 2016

The Council of Europe, Europe's central organisation for the promotion of human rights, freedom and development, have today come out in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In a statement released online Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland...

IDAHO May 13, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016 Events: Estonia

The American embassy of Estonia will this year mark IDAHOT 2016 with a public film screening in Tallinn. The event is free to all members of the public and is held in support of the local LGBT community. For more...

IDAHO May 13, 2016

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UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office supports IDAHOT at global level

The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the central body for all UK diplomatic and foreign affairs matters, will this week support IDAHOT 2016 with a number of international actions. From the organisation: For IDAHOT, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office will...

IDAHO May 12, 2016

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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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IDAHOT Events 2016: Poland

In Krakow, local activists have organised the annual May Queer Festival, which will run throughout IDAHOT week. The event runs from May 11 - 22 and includes a wide range of inclusive and fun activities, including talks, workshops, performances, film...

IDAHO May 12, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Serbia

The Gay Straight Alliance of Serbia will this year hold their 2015/16 Rainbow Awards Ceremony on May 17th. The event will celebrate diversity and progress within the Serbian LGBT community and aims to recognise the efforts of individuals and groups...

IDAHO May 12, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Portugal

In Lisbon, campaigners from Dezanove will host a debate with a local Member of European Parliament on the subject of LGBT issues. The event is free to attend for all the public and hopes to raise a meaningful dialogue around...

IDAHO May 12, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: India

Throughout May LGBT health group the Humsafar Trust are promoting a special project focused on addressing mental health stigma surrounding LGBT people in India. The 'Queers Against Quacks' project will target mental health practitioners promoting pseudoscience and discriminatory practices and...

IDAHO May 11, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: South Korea

In Seoul, Rainbow Action Against Sexual-Minority Discrimination will host a special event to mark IDAHOT 2016 with the slogan "Against the hate, sing the equality and spread the rainbow!" The event will include a press statement issued on the problem...

IDAHO May 11, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: The Netherlands

To mark IDAHOT 2016 the Dutch National Gay/Straight Education Alliance has called upon schools across the country to address sexual diversity within their education and approach. The group called upon educators and policy makers to include issues of discrimination and...

IDAHO May 11, 2016

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IDAHOt 2016 Events: South Africa

In Cape Town local LGBT group Let's Face It will be visit several important local landmarks, including the National Slave Monument, as part of a tour of their Rainbow Africa. The group will be talking to individuals along the way...

IDAHO May 11, 2016

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IDAHOT events 2016: Italy

Arcigay, the national LGBTI federation, releases its annual report on LGBT-phobias. The report points to the strange situation where Italy now has a law on same-sex civil unions without having a law protecting LGBT people against discriminations. In Palermo, arcigay...

IDAHO May 11, 2016

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World Bank hosts online event for IDAHOT 2016

The World Bank hosted a special online event to mark IDAHOT 2016. The online event featured a lifestream discussion from policy makers and development leaders on the topic of LGBTI issues across the world. The livestream featured Vice President of...

IDAHO May 11, 2016

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IDAHOT Events 2016: Malta

In Malta local LGBT organisation Drachma will host a book launch to mark IDAHOT 2016. The event will take place at University Chapel and will be the official launch of Ulienda Rigal, which focuses on the LGBT community and is...

IDAHO May 10, 2016

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Looking ahead: New Zealand in 2016

In the city of Whanganui local LGBT campaign InsideOUT will host a special event for LGBT young people for IDAHOT 2016. Shift Whanganui will feature two days of workshops, talks and other activities for individuals aged 13 - 23. The...

IDAHO May 9, 2016

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Looking ahead: IDAHOT 2016 in Albania

In Tirana local activists will once again hold the Tirana Gay (p)Ride event for the 5th year running. The event invited the LGBT community and allies to come together for a bicycle-powered pride event taking place across the city. The...

IDAHO May 9, 2016

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Looking ahead: Reunion in 2016

In Saint Denis, Reunion local community organisation Orizon will hold a number of public events as art of their #GoodAsYou campaign for IDAHOT 2016. On May 15th the local community are invited to a free concert to mark the start...

IDAHO May 9, 2016

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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

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Looking Ahead: Hungary in 2016

LGBT activists and performance artists from Budapest will once again hold a special IDAHOT flashmob on May 17th. Organised by Szemtõl Szembe and Stereo Akt, the flashmob will be held in a public local in Budapest and will aim to raise...

IDAHO May 5, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Armenia in 2016

Our friends at PINK Armenia have confirmed they will be marking IDAHOT 2016 with a day packed with events. Before the day begins the group will share a number of Armenian-language images and infographics with information about the LGBT community....

IDAHO May 4, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Tanzania in 2016

In Dar es Saalam members of the local LGBT community will mark IDAHOT 2016 by launching the country's first National Transgender Forum. The event, organised by local trans and LGB activists, will hope to tackle discrimination surrounding Tanzania's trans community,...

IDAHO May 4, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Lebanon in 2016

Several events have been planned for Lebanon in what is already proving to be one of the fullest calendars for the Middle East region. In Beirut, local campaign group Helem will hold a number of events from the 12th until...

IDAHO May 4, 2016

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Football V Homophobia: European sports grants for IDAHOT 2016

The European Football V Homophobia and Fare Network have this week opened applications for the 2016 small grants scheme. The fund is available to independent groups across Europe that use sports and football to promote diversity and tackle discrimination. Up...

IDAHO April 19, 2016

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Australia: Community grants available for IDAHOT 2016

Great news for IDAHOT supporters and campaigners in Australia! Health and HIV-prevention group ACON have this week announced that they will provide a number of small grants for independent community groups and social campaigns to support IDAHOT 2016. In order...

IDAHO April 18, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Myanmar in 2016

Myanmar will once again hold a small number of events and campaigns to promote equality for LGBTI citizens in the country. The n0w-annual “&Proud” photo exhibition will be held from May 7 to 15 and will feature LGBT amateur photographers...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Chile in 2016

Several organizations in Chile will be taking once again a stand on IDAHOT. On May 17 Mums Chile will hold a public demonstration against anti-LGBT violence across the country, while Todo Mejora (It Get's Better Chile) will award the "Todo...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Austria in 2016

Although news from Austria is currently sparse, we have heard from a number of campaigns and groups about their plans for IDAHOT 2016. Despite the lack of current confirmation we're expecting a strong response from across the country. In Salzburg,...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Sweden in 2016

Once again, Swedish activists have promised a varied campaign of protests, events and celebrations to mark IDAHOT 2016. In Stockholm, the local Amnesty International group have called on people to come out for an IDAHOT ‘kiss-in’. The event, organized alongside...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016 country reports : Germany

Germany once again hosted a wide variety of campaigns and events across the country. From both state officials and community organisations, IDAHOT 2016 has promised to provide a valuable outlet for Germany's LGBTI community. Across many cities the Rainbow-Flashmobs once...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking ahead: Kenya in 2016

In Nairobi, Kenya, the Suncity Africa Foundation and the Central Initiative for Transgender, Young Gay, Lesbian and Asylum Seekers (CITY GLASS) will host Refugee Pride, a two-day event aimed at celebrating diversity and progress within the LGBTI community. The event...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Tunisia in 2016

In Tunis, feminist activists have announced the Second edition of CHOUFTOUHONNA, Tunisia’s International Feminist Art Festival, which will feature a number of performances and exhibitions focused on the experiences of LBT women. Due to the difficult political and legal situation...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Australia in 2016

Australia this year will once again host one of the most varied and interesting selection of IDAHOT events. From small local events and ceremonies to spectacular public displays, Australia's calendar will be filled with a host of incredible actions for...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Greece in 2016

In Athens, youth action group AEGEE-Athina will host young LGBTI and ally activists from across Europe for a weekend of youth-focused talks, workshops and activism. The event, Beyond The Rainbow, hopes to foster cross-European solidarity and help young people to...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Canada in 2016

As longstanding supporters of IDAHOT, the Canadian LGBTI community have always been incredible at mobilising their support for May 17. This year we're expecting a huge number of events across the country, and eagerly await further updates from activists, campaigners...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Cuba in 2016

Recent political changes in Cuba have been a significant help to LGBTI and human rights activists working in the country. As the LGBTI community continues to grow more visible so does the range of campaigns and events held in the...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Brazil in 2016

A number of organisations will hold events in Brazil marking IDAHOT 2016. From small community gatherings to national initiatives, Brazil has promised a range of important and powerful events to mark the day. In line with our theme for 2016,...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Singapore in 2016

Singapore's local GBQ men's group SGRainbow will this year mark the day with a range of events leading up to May 17, including a nature bike ride and a number of events designed to promote equality and build communities for...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Vanuatu in 2016

Vanuatu will this year see their first event held for IDAHOT 2016. In the capital, Port Villa, local LGBT group VPrideFoundation will hold a panel discussion on issues affecting the local LGBT community. Stay tuned for further updates and our...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking Ahead: Denmark in 2016

Denmark will this year be host to one of the most significant events on the IDAHOT 2016 calendar. Copenhagen will this year host the 4th annual European IDAHO Forum. The event, titled “Building Bridges and Alliances”, will see international lawmakers...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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IDAHOT 2016: Events in the UK

In response to the IDAHOT 2016 theme, several organisations will take part in actions focused on mental health and wellbeing. At Lancaster University the Queer Futures research group will release information and research around May 17 related to LGBTI youth...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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Looking ahead: Lebanon in 2016

While any advanced news of events in Lebanon are yet to reach us, we have been made aware of a small number of significant actions. In Beirut, the Lebanese Psychological Association will follow the example of other international groups by...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

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UNESCO organises Inter-Governmental Conference on IDAHOT

Organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the purpose of the meeting, was to raise political momentum for a meaningful agreement to tackle this violence in educational settings. It drew together Ministers and representatives from government, civil...

IDAHO January 13, 2016

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Barack Obama issues statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has today issued an official statement in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. The statement speaks of an American commitment to the human rights and dignity of...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

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