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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 According to local LGBT group Kaos GL a planned IDAHOT march was banned by state authorities after their license was revoked.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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Myanmar

Myanmar this year held a number of small anonymous events across the country, organized by independent activists and community groups. The annual “&Proud” photo competition and exhibition was held once again to mark IDAHOT 2016. Running from May 7 until...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Hungary

Activists and artists in Budapest this year helped to celebrate IDAHOT 2016 with one of the best public events in recent years. Following on from their successful flashmob action in 2015, performers and campaigners from Szemtõl Szembe and Stereo Akt...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: India

India has this year seen an incredible range of activities in support of IDAHOT 2016. As well as public actions, workshops and campaigns there have been a number of actions targeting important issues on a national level. Throughout May LGBT...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Serbia

The Gay Straight Alliance of Serbia this year held their 2015/16 Raimbow Awards ceremony on May 17, to coincide with IDAHOT 2016. The event celebrate diversity and progress within the Serbian LGBT community by recognizing the individuals and organisations who...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Fiji

The United Nations this year supported pro-LGBT activism in Fiji with a special presentation held for IDAHOT 2016. The event featured presented topics from UN bodies and local pro-LGBT campaigns, including UN Human Rights Pacific, UN Women Pacific, UNDP in...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Tanzania

Activists in Tanzania this year marked IDAHOT in an incredible way. Not only was it the first IDAHOT activity in the country since 2014, but this year also Tanzania’s first National Transgender Forum. Organised by local campaigners, the event welcomed...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Moldova

Moldova this year saw the 15th annual Pride Festival, held to coincide with IDAHOT 2016. The 6-day event was held in locations across Chisinau. The broad and varied list of activities included talks and workshops, film screenings, pubic discussion and...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Cyprus

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Ledra Street, Nicosia, were decorated in rainbow flags and decorations. The street is part of the area linking Northern Cyprus to the rest of the island and is an important...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Zimbabwe

LGBT campaigners once again marked IDAHOT 2016 with a modest action, despite the ongoing threat of violent prosecution. In Bulawayo, campaigners from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe marked IDAHOT with alongside local health organisations and communities. The event was reported...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Romania

Local activists from pro-LGBT group MozaiQ this year held a number of small events in the capital city of Bucharest. The event featured over 50 campaigners and members of the local community gathering for an awareness-raising event outside the Palace...
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IDAHOT Report 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 planned a public action in order to draw attention to the difficulties encountered by lesbian,...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Sudan

Because of security issues within Sudan the local LGBT population are not publicly visible. Because of this we did not see any locally-organised events planned within the country for IDAHOT 2016. Sudan was, however included in a cross-national campaigns run...
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IDAHOT Report 2016: Egypt

Due to security concerns and the threat of violence Egypt this year did not see any locally-held events within the county that we are aware of. It was, however included in a cross-national campaign run by Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI...
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IDAHOT 2016 Report: Algeria

Although there were no national events held in the country, Algeria was included in cross-national campaigns run by Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI in the Nile Valley and Mesahat Foundation. This campaign, which took place in Algeria, Egypt and Sudan, addressed...
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IDAHOT Reports 2016: Botswana

Botswana this year saw a number of wonderful events held in celebration of IDAHOT 2016. Following their recent victory in becoming the first LGBT group to gain official charity recognition in the country, pro-equality group LeGaBiBo organized a day of...
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IDAHOT Reports 2016: Vanuatu

Vanuatu this year saw the nation’s first ever celebration held for IDAHOT 2016. In the capital, Port Villa, campaigners from pro-LGBT group VPride Foundation held a panel discussion on discrimination and stigma facing the LGBT community. The event also provided...
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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...
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