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May 17 in Guayaquil, Ecuador: ¡Yo Beso!

The organisation Silueta X in Ecuador is planning a mass Kiss-In on the Plaza San Francisco in the city of Guayaquil at 4pm on the upcoming May 17. This event is part of the actions that are planned on a global level in...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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UN Secretary General Addresses IDAHO International Conference

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has addressed participants of a high level intergovernmental conference organised by the Government of the Netherlands for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in The Hague on the evening of...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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A March 31 Interview with Venezuelan Trans Rights Activist, Tamara Adrian

Republication for March 31, 2014. Originally published on March 31, 2013. (Tamara Adrian is now the Chair of the IDAHOT Committee's Board of Trustees) ! In honour of International Day of Transgender Visibility we spoke with Tamara Adrian - Venezuelan lawyer,...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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Zagreb Pride, Croatia, joins the IDAHOT 2014.

Zagreb Pride and Le Zbor have announced a series of events to commemorate the IDAHOT 2014, including a focus on LGBT Refugees, Asylum & Migration, and on the rise of neoconservative movements in Europe and a joint celebration of the historical...

IDAHO April 5, 2014

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European LGBT Youth Groups to Hold Major May 17 Event in Budapest

IGLYO, in cooperation with the No Hate Speech campaign, and the Youth Department and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity unit of the Council of Europe, will be coming together to fight hate speech against LGBT people, for May 17, 2014....

IDAHO April 5, 2014

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FRENCH NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION ANNOUNCES IDAHO CONFERENCE

One of the major Students’ Unions in France organises a symposium on policies to combat homophobia through education from primary school level onwards. The symposium will be opened by Paris mayor Delanoe. The symposium will feature very authoritative voices from...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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IN EGYPT, A WEEK LONG CAMPAIGN MARKS THE GLOBAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA.

The term Cairo 52 refers to the fifty-two men who were arrested on May 11, 2001, aboard a floating gay nightclub called the Queen Boat, which was moored on the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. On November 14, 2001, twenty-one of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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PROGRAMME OF ACTION TO MARK THE DAY IN LITHUANIA.

On May 17th Lithuanian Gay League will screen “Beyond the Pink Curtain” at Cinema Skalvija in Vilnius (6:30 pm). The film looks at homophobia in both the East and West of Europe and the role of the European Union in...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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FREE HUGS IN PORTUGAL.

The organisation will also be distributing some materials to sensitize people towards LGBT issues and also offer small gifts like pens and …. anti-stress balls !! More information on the event, and to spread the word, please visit the event’s Facebook page

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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UN OFFICE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS LAUNCHES VIDEO FREE AND EQUAL.

The UN human rights office (OHCHR) today releases a new 2-minute video/public service announcement (PSA) highlighting the impact of homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination worldwide The video is recorded in English. Closed captioning in English, Spanish and French is...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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ILGA EUROPE LAUNCHES ’RAINBOW EUROPE’ PACKAGE.

From ilga-europe.org Lately, we heard a lot about marriage equality debate in France and the large public demonstrations by the opponents, or the regressive developments in Russia and Ukraine with the introduction of bans on ‘homosexual propaganda’ and further repression...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES RELEASE VIDEO FOR MAY 17.

The Human Rights Office of the United Nations has produced and published a special video ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. Called “The Riddle” the dramatic video features a diverse range of cast members from across the...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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HOW DO ACTIVISTS INVEST THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA ? THE IDAHO COMMITTEE AND PARTNERS RELEASE AN ANALYSIS.

The IDAHO Committee, ILGA Europe, Transgender Europe and IGLYO release a publication which gives insights on how activists in the region are using the Day as a strategic moment for action, communication and advocacy. The publication offers a summary of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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QUEEN MAXIMA OF THE NETHERLANDS ATTENDS IDAHO CONFERENCE.

HM the Queen of the Netherlands has attended on May 16th the opening ceremony of the International IDAHO Conference, attended by high level international political figures, amongst which High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay. The IDAHO conference, which spans...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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What are Companies Around the World doing in Support of May 17?

What are companies around the world doing in support of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on 17 May? That is the question we are hoping you can help us at the IDAHO Committee find out. How we...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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AN INTERVIEW WITH ALBANIAN LGBT ACTIVIST, KRISTI PINDERI.

As May 17, 2013 approaches, we spoke with Kristi Pinderi – activist, archeologist, historian and all round LGBT policy expert – about the political context for LGBT rights in contemporary Albania, and the new project he’s involved in: championing the...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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THIS MAY, JOIN THE GLOBAL RAINBOW FLASHMOB !

If you haven’t heard yet, this year the IDAHO committee team is lending a special support to rainbow themed flashmobs around the world, on May 17. We hope this will give an added vibrancy, buzz and common signature to unique local actions...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Today is International Women’s Day

One day, when hundreds of millions of women around the world will probably live like any other day. They will face the same injustice, ignorance, patriarchy and oppression. And, like any other day, they will use strength, intelligence, imagination, resilience,...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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MIKA supports Marriage Equality at Paris IDAHO Concert

Pop icon Mika will be starring at the giant concert that is being organised in Paris to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. For practical reasons, the concert will take place on the 21st of May, which places...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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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 April 4, 2014

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Love for All Campaign addresses Arab Citizens

An online magazine is calling on Arab citizens to speak out against homophobia. Aswat magazine is sharing user-submitted photos to address discrimination faced by gay communities in the Arab world, laws that criminalise homosexual relationships, and what they call “media silence” about their cause....

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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40 FRENCH GRAPHIC ARTISTS LAUNCH COLLECTIVE BOOK ON THE DAY.

More details, and how to order the book or organise a display of the works, in French Click here CONTACT : Jérémy PATINIER – ÉDITIONS “Des ailes sur un tracteur” Tél. : +33 6 83 49 84 77 – jpatinier@yahoo.fr

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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SOUTH KOREA : 116 PEOPLE SINGING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT LGBT RIGHTS.

2013 IDAHO Project “One Fine Day”: Release of a video recording of 116 people singing together to support LGBT rights At noon on May 13, the Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group Chingusai released on Youtube the 2013 IDAHO Project...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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COUNDOWN TO MAY 17 – AN UPDATE FROM THE IDAHO COMMITTEE TEAM !

It is now just less than two months (57 days!) to go to International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 – more than enough time to plan a fantastic event ! The IDAHO committee team is busy responding to interest...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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New Campaign Toolkit for IDAHOT 2014: Freedom of Expression

With Freedom of Expression selected by activists worldwide as a key focus issue for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014, the IDAHO Committee team has put together a full 25 page background information & campaigning toolkit - available to...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Now Law

Ugandan president, Yoweri Museveni, has today signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law – a draconian instrument, roundly condemned by Ugandan and international human rights defenders, observers and institutions. The law significantly toughens existing legislation, which already outlaws same sex relationships...

IDAHO February 24, 2014

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Leading Russian LGBT Groups Launch Online Campaign ahead of Sochi Olympics

With the Winter Olympic Games opening in Sochi tomorrow (Friday, February 7), a coalition of leading Russian LGBT rights groups has launched a new online campaign to raise awareness about human rights abuses. Their statement now follows: Russian LGBT organizations:...

IDAHO February 6, 2014

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UN Human Rights Office Launches Pioneering Global LGBT Equality Campaign

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), officially launched its first ever global outreach campaign in favour of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people, on Friday July 26, 2013. The campaign, called ‘Free & Equal’,...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

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“THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE”: VIGILS TO BE HELD ACROSS ITALY FOR IDAHO 2013.

Gionata, an Italian network focussed on questions of homosexuality and faith, has announced that a series of vigils will be held on May 17th, in various Italian cities, to remember the victims of hate crimes. Participants will connect with the...

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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ACTIVISTS FROM 17 NATIONS PUBLISH JOINT STATEMENT FOR MAY 17 2013.

The Regional Network Against Homophobia has published a Memorandum for the 2013 International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. The Regional Network, established in May 2011, works for the “joint improvement of the legal and social status of the LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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COUNTDOWN TO MAY 17 2013 – AN UPDATE FROM THE IDAHO COMMITTEE TEAM !

It is now just over a month to go to the 9th annual International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. This week has seen an incredible amount of information come in about new from all four corners of the world. And,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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HONG KONG EVENTS LISTINGS 2013.

Hong Kong Pink Alliance. 2013 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – Hong Kong Rally. May 12, 2013. Organisers advised “The theme this year is “In.Justice” , to reflect the lack of legal protection from discrimination for different sexual orientations...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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ONE MONTH TO INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA & TRANSPHOBIA 2013 !.

Now’s the time ! It’s now one month to go to the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, on May 17. Each year, this day unites millions of people in a common quest for a better world. Last year actions...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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MACEDONIA – EVENTS FOR IDAHO 2013 – SAY NO TO HOMOPHOBIA !.

Information about activists’ campaign against hate speech in Macedonia, for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. The Association of lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender persons “LGBT UNITED” Macedonia again this year will celebrate IDAHO day 2013. Organisers advised “Our activities...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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LGBT ACTIVISTS IN SAINT PETERSBURG HAVE IDAHO 2013 CELEBRATION AMID ANTI-GAY OPPOSITION.

LGBT activists from Saint Petersburg had a successful IDAHO celebration in the Field of Mars (Marsovo Pole) today, May 17th. Despite strong opposition from anti-gay groups and representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church, the IDAHO demonstration and Rainbow Flashmob have...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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BRAZIL : 117 EVENTS IN ALL 27 STATES FOR IDAHO 2013 !.

Thursday May 9, 2013 Brazilian activists remain at the international front-lines in the global fight against homophobia & transphobia, for IDAHO 2013. Brazil now looks set to be the country with the most events planned in the world around this...

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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“RAINBOWFLASH” BALLOON RELEASES FOR MAY 17 2013 IN GERMANY & 7 OTHER COUNTRIES.

If you haven’t yet joined the global mobilisations for May 17 2013, and you’re looking for a public action which can easily be planned in less than 2 weeks, you may want to consider a coloured balloon release, or “rainbowflash”...

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...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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MALAYSIA IDAHOT 2013 ACTIONS TO CHALLENGE TRANSPHOBIA.

LGBT rights activists in Malaysia joined the IDAHOT commemorations, in various ways in 2013, including through various online actions. This week they launched a web-based video campaign to challenge transphobia. The campaign asks questions, in particular, of what it means...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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COUNTDOWN TO MAY 17 2013 – AN UPDATE FROM THE IDAHO COMMITTEE TEAM !.

We are now working to get the word out for participation in a new addition to the IDAHO calender for 2013: The IDAHO Global Rainbow Flashmob ! This promises to be a vibrant, original and very colourful new project which we hope...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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CALL FOR MULTI-FAITH GLOBAL PRAYER INITAITIVE TO MARK IDAHO 2013

In many different cultural contexts across the world today, religious arguments are all too often used to justify violence and discrimination, and to endorse hate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people. These voices are not the majority, but...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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MAY 17 2013 IN CANADA – EVENTS LISTINGS.

Toronto OUTShine will be holding their First National GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Summit in Toronto, during May 17 – 20. This will gather together young people and educators from across Canada with a focus on promoting safer and more inclusive schools...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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UPDATE OF TRANS MURDER MONITORING (TMM) REPORTS TO MARK MAY 17TH 2013

Transgender Europe’s project ’Transrespect Versus Transphobia Worldwide’ (TvT) is set publish a special update to their widely acclaimed series of publications – the Trans Murder Monitoring (TMM) reports – for IDAHOT 2013. Whilst the group started marking the Day in...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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MAY 17 2013 IN AUSTRALIA – EVENTS LISTINGS.

Follow country-wide IDAHO News & Events via facebook : the “IDAHOT-Australia” page Sydney Various events + please see the IDAHO Sydney page on facebook for News & Events also. From organisers: “In Sydney we will be commemorating IDAHO with the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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TRANS RIGHTS EUROPE MAP TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA – IDAHOT 2013.

TGEU announces Trans Rights Europe Map to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – IDAHOT 2013 May 14th 2013 On May 17, more than 100 countries worldwide will celebrate the day when homosexuality was removed from the mental illness...

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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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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Queer Shorts Showcase to Mark May 17 in Botswana

For this year’s IDAHOT, Botwanan ARTivist, writer and performer, Katlego K Kol-Kes, will be staging an evening of theatre. This will be her 3rd annual IDAHOT event which will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday, May 17 2014. The...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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The Philippines Joins IDAHOT 2014: (L)et’s (G)et (B)old (T)ogether…

LGBT groups in the Philippines have announced a new event to coincide with the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. Called, “The Grand Reunion: (L)et’s (G)et (B)old (T)onight!” the event blends politics and partying ! On May 16, there will...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Rainbow over Dniester: Moldova gets Rainbow colors

Chisinau, Moldova: Rainbow over the Dniester IDAHO events in Moldova will take place as part of the Program of the 12th LGBT Pride Festival in Moldova – “Rainbow over the Dniester” ! The festival line up looks like this: 14...

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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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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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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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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Algeria-based LGBT Association initiates photo project on IDAHO

In Algeria, because of discriminatory laws 333 and 338 of the Penal Code, it seems to be rather difficult or next to impossible to organize Rainbow Flashmobs. Given that the simple gatherings are repressed by the authorities, the idea of...

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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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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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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“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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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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