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IDAHOT Report 2016: Indonesia

To mark IDAHOT 2016 Indonesian national newspaper The Jakarta Post published a feature on life as a gay Indonesian. The long-form piece features interviews with LGBT Indonesians and hopes to raise awareness of the real life situations members of the...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Uganda

Despite the widespread persecution of the LGBT community in Uganda, members of the LGBT community bravely held a small pride event in celebration of IDAHOT 2016. The event saw around 300 individuals in attendance and is believed to be the...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Turkey

The Turkish LGBT community this year faced several legal difficulties in their efforts to celebrate IDAHOT 2016. According to local LGBT group Kaos GL a planned IDAHOT march was banned by state authorities after their license was revoked. The event...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Canada

IDAHOT in Canada this year was largely defined by the news that new laws to protect transgender citizens were being launched following an initiative by the government. Timed to coincide with IDAHOT 2016, the news was announced by Prime Minister...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: The United States

While much of the United States’ continues to focus on the debated around trans and LGBT rights, many campaigners are helping to energize the public into supporting the ongoing actions during this difficult climate. As efforts towards equality grow the...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: The UK

The United Kingdom once again showed an amazing commitment to IDAHOT, with a whole host of events and actions held across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Efforts in support of the day were also seen on an international scale,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Denmark

Denmark this year showed one of the most important commitments to IDAHOT 2016. Efforts from activists, campaigners and policy makers helped this year to make Denmark one a center of IDAHOT activity in Europe, and one of the most important...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Singapore

Activists from GBT men’s group SGRainbow this year help a number of events aimed at supporting GBT men in Singapore, as well as the broader LGBT community. The day of events included a nature bike ride and several events focused...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Greece

Greece this year saw a number of smaller community events, including several casual events organized within the LGBT community, as well as some ongoing campaigns from a number of organisations. In Athens, youth action group AEGEE_Athina hosted a number of...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Tunisia

Tunisian feminist and LGBT activists once again came together this year to hold the second edition of Chouftouhonna, Tunisia’s International Feminist Art Festival. The festival ran throughout the IDAHOT period and featured art and performances from campaigners and profressional artists,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Kenya

In Nairobi, the Suncity Africa Foundation and the Central Initiative for Transgender, Young Gay, Lesbian and Asylum Seekers (CITY GLASS) hosted a two-day event for IDAHOT 2016 that focused on the experiences of LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees. The event,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Sweden

Sweden this year showed an amazing commitment to IDAHOT, with a range of powerful actions held across the country to mark May 17. In Stockholm, the local Amnesty International hosted a special ‘Kiss-In’ against discrimination. The event, organized alongside local...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

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