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Romania will be celebrating IDAHOT

In Bucharest, there will be the party Tomb♀y #3 - IDAHOT on May 17 to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. The Tomboy Party is a series of parties dedicated to girls and women in the LGBTQ community. Tomb♀y...

IDAHO May 11, 2014

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IDAHOT commemorations in Taiwan

The Lobby Alliance for LGBT Human Rights has planned an event on May 17 to remember all the victims of Homophobia and Transphobia with the demonstration 'From the Grave to the World'. In order to remember and honour, they will...

IDAHO May 11, 2014

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Iceland will be celebrating May 17

The organisation Samtökin '78 is preparing activities for IDAHOBIT under the theme 'Do Queer Votes Count?'. In commemoration and in the context of elections, Samtökin '78 has invited to a panel discussion with candidates for Elections 2014 to discuss their...

IDAHO May 11, 2014

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IDAHOT Activities in Guyana

The organisation SASOD Guyana has been organising a series of events as part of the activities planned for the week of May 17. SASOD prepares to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) with the launch of the...

IDAHO May 11, 2014

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IDAHOT celebrations in Northern Ireland

IDAHOT Derry, L'Derry will be celebrating their first event this year for IDAHOT under the theme 'Different Kind of Lunch' and Belfast will start the Anti Homophobia and Transphobia week on Monday, May 12. Derry The organisers are a charity based...

IDAHO May 11, 2014

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IDAHOT activities planned in Jamaica

The organisation J-Flag of Jamaica is organising a symposium with the topic of personhood, sexual citizenship and religion in the days before the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. The event will be held in Kingston on Friday, May 16th from...

IDAHO May 10, 2014

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IDAHOT action being organised in Beijing, China

CANCELLATION NOTICE from the organisers: Dear Friends, We regret to inform you that the IDAHOT event “Get Connected” that was scheduled to take place on Saturday 17 May has to be cancelled due to reasons beyond our control. We apologise...

IDAHO May 10, 2014

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Singapore will be celebrating IDAHOT

On May 17, there will be the event 'I will survive Homophobia' which will be focussing on the issue of discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Singapore. 'I Will Survive: Personal gay, lesbian, bisexual &...

IDAHO May 10, 2014

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Pledge for Full LGBT Equality in the United States is in full swing!

On May 17th, in the United States, The Equality Pledge Network is mobilising a "Day of Organising" to form 50 state coalitions, linked nationwide, to demand full and equal SO/GI non-discrimination protections as a human rights' imperative and a public...

IDAHO May 10, 2014

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Activities planned on May 17 in El Salvador

The organisation Fraternidad Gay Sin Fronteras from El Salvador has been organising several activities planned for the week of May 17. So far, the organisation has been working on the following activities as part of Pride Month: - National consultation...

IDAHO May 10, 2014

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Actions for IDAHOT have been announced in Slovakia

Bratislava, Slovakia will host a series of actions on May 17, including a LGBTI Volleyball training, photo action against Homophobia and Transphobia, a dance course for LGBTI couples and a queer party. So far, there have been 4 actions announced...

IDAHO May 10, 2014

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Art project highlights 'Freedom of Expression' in New Zealand

Coinciding with the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the I STAND WITH YOU art project will take place in Otara, South Auckland, New Zealand May 12-17 2014 and will feature posters designed by various artists. Photo: Cover of the...

IDAHO May 8, 2014

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Amazing Panti Bliss sends out inspiring message for IDAHOT 2014

A very special release, just 9 days ahead of the IDAHOT 2014! Panti Bliss, Ireland's (and the world's) favourite drag queen, has just produced a follow up to her incredibly successful anti-Homophobia speech of February 1, 2014. It is made...

IDAHO May 8, 2014

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IDAHOT events planned in Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Sarajevo Open Centre and its partner are organising a selection of activities for the third year in a row in order to focus the public’s attention on the problems LGBT people face in Bosnia & Herzegovina, starting on May...

IDAHO May 8, 2014

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IDAHOT will be celebrated in many parts of Finland!

Seta, the organisation for LGBTI Rights in Finland, has prepared a series of events in many different places all over Finland, including demonstrations, picnics, street art, a vigil and a house warming party. The cities with confirmed events are so...

IDAHO May 8, 2014

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“Activism” in spotlight in Lebanon’s May 17 actions

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Lebanon will be celebrated as a whole day on Saturday May 17, 2014. Activists will discuss the major developments that happened since last May in Lebanon. This year’s event will focus more...

IDAHO May 7, 2014

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Spain will host a variety of actions on May 17

In Spain, numerous groups and organisations are preparing for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in various cities and provinces, including Valladolid, Valencia, Madrid and Alicante. VALLADOLID: The organisation PAC LGBT+ Valladolid in Valladolid, Spain has scheduled two events...

IDAHO May 6, 2014

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Several actions planned for IDAHOT in Bolivia

Bolivia will see a series of events around May 17. The LGBT collective organisation will have activities from May 15 to May 17, including a big march and the organisation ADESPROC LIBERTAD GLBT is organising a photography exhibition SEXUALIDAD PACEÑA...

IDAHO May 6, 2014

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First IDAHOT-vigil in the Netherlands

The first IDAHOT-vigil in the Netherlands will be celebrated in Amsterdam and will be an hour to commemorate and to give hope to the victims of worldwide violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity. This year for the first...

IDAHO May 6, 2014

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Activities for IDAHOT in the Dominican Republic

The organisation UNIDI in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is in the midst of organising the 2nd LGBTH University Forum in the context of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. The 2nd University Forum for Diversity by UNIDI will take...

IDAHO May 6, 2014

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Russia will see IDAHOT activities in various cities

Various actions are anticipated in 11 different Russian cities. Photo: Balloons are released on May 17, 2013 Many activists support the traditional Rainbow flashmob and so far, activists from different regions demonstrated a strong desire to realise one. In some regions LGBT activists...

IDAHO May 5, 2014

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Several activities to commemorate IDAHOT in Macedonia

The National Network against Homophobia and Transphobia of Macedonia has planned several activities to celebrate IDAHOT, starting with actions and flashmob before May 17 to mobilise for the main activities. Photo: March for Tolerance in Macedonia, November 2013 1. Public...

IDAHO May 4, 2014

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World Press Freedom Day – Why it matters !

Two weeks separate World Press Freedom Day, May 3rd, and the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 17th. This is a coincidence, but a highly symbolic one. No doubt that all oppressive regimes and their supporters, religious or lay,...

IDAHO May 3, 2014

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Demonstration for 'Freedom of Expression' on May 17 in Salzburg, Austria

HOSI, the Homosexual Initiative in Salzburg, Austria in an joint effort with other local groups has organised the Walk 4 IDAHO demonstration and a party on May 17 to celebrate IDAHOT. The organisers want to use this event to show...

IDAHO May 3, 2014

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'Stand Up at Work' Project in Ireland coincides with IDAHOT

Stand Up at Work! Your Union will Stand Up with you! BeLonG To, Ireland's national organisation for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans young people, is working in partnership with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) on the Stand Up...

IDAHO May 3, 2014

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Sing against hate: Bring love to your city!

Have you tested the power of songs and music against hate? Have you ever sang against homophobia? How about dancing against transphobia? Photo: Argentinian singer Jordana Battaglia This year numerous community based organisations all over the world are organising concerts,...

IDAHO May 3, 2014

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Thailand will celebrate IDAHOT with a series of events

Several organisations and coalitions are in the midst of organising actions for May 17, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The events will include a campaign for schools and universities around Bangkok targeting bullying and violence against LGBT youth, a 'Power Rainbow Workshop' for...

IDAHO May 3, 2014

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Get artsy for IDAHOT!

Recognising May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is calling on all young activists to speak up on LGBT rights through Free Expression! The Youth Coalition for Sexual...

IDAHO May 2, 2014

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May 17 to be marked with a groundbreaking documentary in Albania

IDAHOT will be celebrated with various activities and events in Albania, consisting of the Tirana Gay Ride, the screening of a pioneering documentary and a award-winning ceremony. Alliance Against Discrimination of LGBT and ProLGBT will organise the Third Tirana Gay...

IDAHO May 2, 2014

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Dance and Sing for Equality!

Brace yourselves! May 17 will host a storm of artsy flashmobs in many parts of the globe! Gender festivals, concerts, feminist radio programs, concerts by lesbian choirs, video performances… From Fiji to Botswana, from Cyprus to South Korea, the power...

IDAHO May 2, 2014

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Nepal will be celebrating May 17

In Nepal, IDAHOT will be celebrated as a prolonged 3-day event/festival starting from May 15. Photo: 4th International GAIJATRA Pride FESTIVAL 2013. Source Blue Diamond Society Various activities are planned, including a photo exhibition, talk program, press conference, media programs,...

IDAHO May 1, 2014

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E-Magazine to commemorate May 17 in Turkey

Social Policies, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Studies Association (SPoD) in Turkey will be celebrating May 17 by launching a new e-Magazine, named “Çark”! Image: Logo of SPoD SPoD Organisation will be hosting a panel and reception together with Consulate...

IDAHO May 1, 2014

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IDAHOT commemoration in Bulgaria on May 17

In Bulgaria, May 17 events will focus on promoting an LGBTI national equality plan and this year’s theme of Freedom of Expression will definitely be an area of highlight in the country. Photo by Sabina Panayotova: Sofia Pride 2012 As...

IDAHO April 30, 2014

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IDAHOT events planned in Jerusalem, Israel

Coordinated by Jerusalem Open House, there are two events planned on the day prior to IDAHO that will be linked to freedom of speech. Photo: Jerusalem Pride 2013, source link. One is "Pride Shabbes" on the 5-6th of May which...

IDAHO April 27, 2014

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'Everyone is Different' Campaign in Egypt and Sudan in the week of May 17

The campaign 'Everyone is Different', will start on May 11 and will include a series of events until its final day on May 17. In Sudan there will be celebrations of IDAHOT on May 17 with a day of activities. The...

IDAHO April 27, 2014

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Seoul, South Korea, will host a number of events for IDAHOT 2014

The Capital of South Korea Seoul will see different actions. So far, there will be an exhibition campaign about queer childhood, there are plans for a singing and line dance flash mob and a campaign about transgender Human Rights will...

IDAHO April 27, 2014

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May 17 events planned in Sri Lanka

Equal Ground, a notable LGBTIQ organisation in Sri Lanka, will be hosting a campaign for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia which will consist of a discussion forum and a documentary video. Equal Ground is developing a documentary exclusively...

IDAHO April 25, 2014

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Campaign by feminist organisation in Fiji and the Pacific embraces IDAHOT

The feminist news and radio organisation FemLINKPACIFIC will be dedicating a lot of its content to IDAHOT this year. Their theme for the 10th anniversary campaign “Communicating Peace, Development, Diversity, Security and Freedom” will connect with the theme for World Press...

IDAHO April 25, 2014

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May 17 2014 in Vancouver, Canada !

Various groups have announced a diverse series of events in Vancouver, Canada for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. Communities will gather for a cultural event and panel discussion on LGBTIQ* refugees in Canada, as well as for...

IDAHO April 24, 2014

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IDAHOT in the United Kingdom: Events 2014

Once again, the United Kingdom is expected to see events in all major city centres, with actions already announced in 20 towns and cities, including London, Manchester, Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Belfast, Coventry, Swansea... In 2013, approximately 200 events took...

IDAHO April 24, 2014

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'Free Expression' main focus on May 17 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Iranti-org is commemorating the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia with a focus on the global theme “Free Expressions”. They are documenting interviews with stakeholders of institutions that either accept and acknowledge SOGI issues, or do not permit people of...

IDAHO April 24, 2014

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Prophetic Hope: UK Faith Groups Announce Day of Prayer & Reflection for IDAHOT 2014

Various LGBTI Christian groups will come together for IDAHOT 2014 in London, United Kingdom, for a day's workshop of prayer, film, reflection and talks, under the theme of "Moving from Fear and Hopelessness to Spirit-led Action in Deeply Homophobic Communities"....

IDAHO April 22, 2014

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Indonesia will host numerous IDAHOT events in various cities

The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia will be celebrated in 7 different cities in Indonesia. Amongst the diverse actions are public lectures, movie screenings, photostory competition and a pride walk (march). The events will take place from May 8...

IDAHO April 21, 2014

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May 17 2014 in Lithuania: Open-bus tour, flashmobs & free expression !

The Lithuanian Gay League has just announced a series of events to coincide with the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. They are planning to have movie screenings in three major towns in Lithuania starting on the 15th of...

IDAHO April 17, 2014

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Call Launched for Participation in May 17 Global Inter-faith Prayer Initiative

The Italian faith and LGBT group Progetto Gionata, with the support of the European Forum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christian Groups, has launched a call this week for participation in a Global Inter-faith Prayer Initiative, to mark the...

IDAHO April 17, 2014

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March, music and common sense for 'Equality for all' in Azerbaijan

As Azerbaijan will host the next Council of Europe Conference of Ministers, Nəfəs LGBT Azərbaycan Alyansı Organization sees this as a chance for the advancement of LGBT rights in Azerbaijan. Therefore, they have planned the campaign “Equality for All” which...

IDAHO April 17, 2014

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RainbowFlash events in Germany

Germany will see a great variety of events in many different cities. The events include a two-week festival, demonstrations, Kiss-Ins and numerous Rainbow Flashes which has been mainly organised by the LSVD. Photo: RainbowFlash on IDAHOT 2013 The Lesbian and Gay...

IDAHO April 17, 2014

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May 17 in Durban, South Africa: ‘IDAHOT 2014 Beach Walk’

The Upper Room Communion – a sexual and gender diversity affirming church based in Durban, South Africa – will be joining the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014, with a march for LGBT Freedom of Expression, which will take...

IDAHO April 17, 2014

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Grand Flores de Mayo Pride Festival in Quezon City, Philippines

In a joint effort, the Proj8 LGBT Association, the Quezon City Pride Council and the LGBTS Church Inc present "Grand Flores de Mayo Pride Festival 2014" on May 17th at 5pm at Brgy. Sangandaan, Proj 8, Quezon City, Philippines. Photo...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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Two Week Festival for IDAHOT and first-ever Pride Parade in Cyprus

Cyprus will hold a two-week festival, starting on May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and culminating on May 31 with Cyprus’s first ever Pride Parade! Various other events will run throughout the two weeks, including a rainbow...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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Promoting Free Expression on May 17 in the Philippines

The LGBT student group EU Bahaghari is organising a number of actions to commemorate and promote IDAHOT and this year’s focus on Freedom of Expression. EU Bahaghari, a Student Organization in Lucena City, is currently organising several actions for May...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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CamASEAN Gay Pride around May 17 in Cambodia

Photo: Banner from RoCK Facebook page. The Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) and ASEAN SOGIE are organising the CamASEAN Gay Pride for this year’s International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17 & 18 in Cambodia. The sessions are aimed...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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Conference to commemorate May 17 in Ankara, Turkey

Photo: LGBTI Turkey map source Wikimedia Commons Kaos GL will be hosting a conference in Ankara with IDAHO Committee chief Tamara Adrian, who will talk about Freedom of Expression. The organisers also invited academic star Jack Halbersam who is a Professor of...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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Art project WORLD LOVE IDAHOT 2014 organised from Australia

IDAHOT Sydney and Pride in Colours have initiated a major participatory art project & exhibition which calls out for contributions from everyone worldwide. Commemorating Freedom of Expression the initiative is asking people to send in the word for love in...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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IDAHO 2014 Forum: Co-hosted by Maltese and Swedish Governments

The International IDAHO Forum 2014, a major 2-day international conference, will bring together top political representatives, LGBT and human rights organisations, community activists and media around the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. It will be co-hosted by the...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

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May 17 in Neuquén, Argentina: From Legal Equality to Social Equality

The organisation Mesa por la Igualdad Neuquén (Table for Equality in Neuquén) in Argentina is in the midst of organising the 3rd Solidarity Campaign “TE ABRIGO” (I shelter You) within the framework of the planned activities for the week of...

IDAHO April 12, 2014

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'KISS THE PRIDE' to celebrate May 17 in Mainz, Germany

Mainz in Germany will commemorate the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia with a Kiss-In and much more. The campaign 'KISS THE PRIDE' calls out for diversity and acceptance and invites everyone to join on May 17 to make the...

IDAHO April 11, 2014

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Dance Your Heart Out & Proud' on May 17 in Melany, Australia

Maleny Pride (Queensland, Australia) is celebrating the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 (IDAHOT) with a night of dance and music appealing to diverse tastes. The night will be attended by extravagant musicians and bands. Through this event the organisers are...

IDAHO April 10, 2014

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Hong Kong will see a great mix of events for May 17, 2014

Hong Kong is set to see a great variety of actions around the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. To mark IDAHOT in Hong Kong various groups (Pink Alliance, Pink Season 粉紅天, Amnesty International Hong Kong 國際特赦組織香港, and the...

IDAHO April 10, 2014

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IDAHOT Actions in Belgrade, Serbia on May 17

This year's International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia will be celebrated in Belgrade, Serbia with several activities, featuring cultural events, and the campaign 'Get a safe space for the LGBT community'. Photo: International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013 in Belgrade...

IDAHO April 9, 2014

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May 17 in Mexico DF: Labour and discrimination

The organisation Expolea from Mexico DF is planning the 1st Survey about Homophobia en Labour world which results will be published on May 17. This event is part of the actions that are planned on a global level in over 150 countries by organisations for...

IDAHO April 9, 2014

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May 17 in San Jose, Costa Rica: Equal Rights for Costa Rica

The organization Cipac (Promotion and investigation center for Human Rights from Central America) from Costa Rica is organising several events within the framework of the planned activities for the week of May 17. These events are part of the actions that...

IDAHO April 9, 2014

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May 17 in Caracas, Venezuela: Despierta! – Wake Up!

The organisation Venezuela Diversa in Caracas, Venezuela is currently preparing various events for the week of May 17. These events are part of the actions that are planned on a global level in over 120 countries by organisations for sexual...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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May 17 in Asunción, Paraguay: Besaton

The organisation SOMOSGAY from Paraguay is in the midst of organising a mass Kiss-In ("Besaton") in front of the National Congress in the national capital Asunción as part of the planned activities for the week of May 17. This event...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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