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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Jamaica

La organización J-Flag de Jamaica organizo en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo un simposio con la temática Personalidad, Ciudadanía Sexual y Religión. El mismo se desarrolló en Kingston el viernes 16 de...

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Chile

La militancia LGBT en Chile a tenido grandes avances en los últimos años. El crecimiento de las organizaciones LGBT se puede observar en la gran cantidad de eventos realizados y la masividad de los mismos. La organización Iguales Chile de...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Uruguay

La organización Ovejas Negras decretó, el día sábado 17 de mayo declarado como día internacional de la lucha contra la homo-transfobia, un llamado a la población a no acompañar en las elecciones internas a aquellos legisladores que se manifestaron en...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Ecuador

La organización Asociación ALFIL de Quito, Ecuador organizó en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo la proyección de videos/cortos, la firma de un manifiesto público que tiene como fin ser enviado a la...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Honduras

El Movimiento de Diversidad en Resistencia (MDR) organizó el primer concierto en Tegucigalpa y en Honduras para proclamar y exigir, a través del arte, el respeto a los derechos de las personas LGTB. El evento que se llevó a cabo...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Suriname

La organización LGBT Platform de Suriname organizó en el marco del 17 de mayo, Dia internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia la presentación de su nuevo sitio web. LGBT Platform de Suriname une a las organizaciones LGBT y de...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Montenegro

Montenegro LGBT organizations in Podgorica welcomed May 17 with a 3 days long film festival and a new publication on testimonies on social exclusion of the LGBT community. LGBT Forum Progress released a new publication in the month of May....

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Peru

Peru Peru is a country with major unresolved issues over the legal and social recognition of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. However, the visibility and organisation of LGBT activism has grown significantly recently, as was...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Argentina

Argentina The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 was the reason for various mobilizations in Argentina, across the country, in one of the biggest national movements around May 17, 2014, in the world. The Argentine Federation of lesbian, gay,...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Chile

Chile LGBT activism in Chile has increased substantially in recent years. The growth of LGBT organizations can be seen in the many events held for May 17, 2014 - with actions held across the country and tens of thousands of...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: México

México consolida su posición frente a la defensa de los derechos para todos y todas. El último 17 de mayo diversos eventos se realizaron para ratificar la necesidad de igualdad y no discriminación Por su parte el British Council de...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Uruguay

Uruguay The organization Ovejas Negras (Black Sheep) led actions for IDAHOT this year, once again, by calling for recognition of May 17 as an international day of struggle against homo-transphobic discrimination. The grass roots group called on people not to...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Nicaragua

Nicaragua fue sede de actividades sin precedentes para el 17 de mayo. Diversas organizaciones bajo la Mesa Nacional LGBT Nicaragua organizaron eventos en múltiples ciudades. El 16 de mayo se llevó a cabo la marcha de solidaridad con personas con...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Suriname

Suriname Actions for IDAHOT took place for the first time ever this year in Suriname The organization, LGBT Platform Suriname, organized around May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014, with the launching of their new website. LGBT...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Guyana

Guyana In observance of International Day Against homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) launched the Self(ie) Expression Album on Facebook on Monday, May 13 and the SASOD Cine Campaign at Moray House on Friday, May...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: El Salvador

La organización Fraternidad Gay Sin Fronteras de El Salvador desarrolló diversas actividades para el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. Entre las actividades desarrolladas se destacaron: Consulta nacional sobre avances gubernamentales en materia de Crímenes por Odio contra...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Paraguay

Como todos los años, el pasado viernes 16 de mayo se realizó el Besatón 2014, una iniciativa de la Organización SOMOSGAY en conmemoración al Día Internacional de Lucha contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. La Plaza de Armas, frente al...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Venezuela

En conmemoración 17 de mayo Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia, se realizó la 3ra. Caminata Contra la Homofobia y Transfobia bajo la consiga “Soy LGBTI, tengo derecho a expresar con libertad mi personalidad” convocada por Venezuela Diversa...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: The Netherlands

The Netherlands In the Netherlands, a new website for LGBT Youth activities was launched on IDAHOT 2014, and the Oranje Kerk in Amsterdam also organised a IDAHOT vigil to remember the victims of Anti-LGBT violence. New Platform for LGBT Youth...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Italy

Italy Italy was witness to one of the strongest mobilisations for IDAHOT 2014, in Europe and worldwide. Actions took place in at least 15 cities, and countless topics and communities were the focus of activities around May 17 this year....

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Liberia

Liberia For the first time ever, communities in Liberia commemorated the IDAHOT with a Freedom Festival under the theme 'Freedom of Expression' which included a whole series of activities such as speeches, creative sessions, a fashion show and poetry competition....

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: France

France Various local pride marches were held in France. Including in the city of Aix en Provence, Caen, Angers and Poitiers. The national anti-homophobia organisation and helpline 'SOS homophobie' released its annual report on the state of homophobia and organised events...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Ukraine

Ukraine Ukranian LGBT activists took to the streets despite considerable social and legal challenges, and widespread political instability and distortion of human rights campaigning, and celebrated May 17 with a visit to a national wildlife island. In the city of...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Mongolia

Mongolia To celebrate the IDAHOT 2014, the LGBT Centre of Mongolia organized a competition amongst painters and photographers, to encourage creative expression around questions of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Participants created 7 paintings and 1 photographic works....

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka The commemoration of the IDAHOT 2014 in Sri Lanka took place in Colombo on the 19th of May 2014 at the Taj Samudra Hotel. Distinguished guests, including the Ambassadors for the US, Germany, Switzerland and Norway and the...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: South Korea

South Korea In South Korea, communities came together for a photo exhibition focused on queer childhoods as well as a dance & musical flashmob under the banner "Speak UP, Act UP". Photo Exhibition Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group Chingusai...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Indonesia

Indonesia The commemoration of the IDAHOT 2014 took place in at least 17 cities in Indonesia, from Sumatra to Papua, and from May 7 to May 16. The events took place in 13 Indonesian regions (Medan-North Sumatra, Lampung-Sumatra, Jakarta-Java, Bandung-West...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Russian Federation

Russian Federation Russian LGBT activists and allies in 16 cities took action for the IDAHOT 2014 despite considerable social and legal pressure, attacks and threats from opponents. 15 people were detained on May 17, all of whom are now released...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Haiti

Haiti The Haitian organisation Serovie, which has been providing HIV and AIDS prevention and support services to men who have sex with men (MSM) since 1999 has been taking action on May 17th for several years. This year again, a programme of...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Reports 2014: Belize

Belize IDAHOT 2014 in Belize comprised a pathbreaking series of events, featuring a special message of support from Belize's First Lady, Kim Simplis-Barrow. 150 people, including Belizean Senator Lisa Shoman, and top US and UK diplomats, gathered for events. Actions...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Uganda

Uganda Despite harsh crackdowns on freedoms of expression, assembly and association for LGBTI communities in Uganda over the past months, various actions still took place for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. One group released a brief statement...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Myanmar

Myanmar The days was marked in 10 cities in Myanmar. A series of public events to mark the Day was organized by Colors Rainbow, Myanmar LGBT Rights Network, YG Event and the American Center. Canada Embassy in Yangon, British Embassy in...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe was one of various countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where the IDAHOT 2014 provided an entry point for encouraging discussion around sexual rights, with religious and political leaders, and on the part of the general public. Communities gathered at...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT report 2014: Lebanon

Lebanon Saturday, May 17, 2014, marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia worldwide and in Lebanon. Though traditionally seen as one of the most open countries in the Middle East, Lebanon still imposes significant legal and social discrimination against...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Armenia

Armenia In a very hostile environment, PINK Armenia and other groups, including the "New Generation" Humanitarian NGO, marked May 17 with 15 videos in dedication to freedom of expression. Activists also sent letters to the President of Armenia, the President...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Japan

Japan The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was observed in at least nine different cities in Japan, with diverse events and actions such as movie screenings, public lectures, club parties and street interventions. Call Me Kuchu, a film depicting...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Poland

Poland Polish LGBT communities are currently facing big challenges. There has recently been a sustained upsurge in attacks on LGBT communities from the Polish Church hierarchy, as well as from neo-fascist groups, which are acting to silence communities, and have...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Bulgaria

Bulgaria The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was commemorated with three different events in Bulgaria: A discussion with MEP Candidates, a Live Art Installation, and a Bike Rally in Sofia on May 17. Discussion event focuses on European elections...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Germany

Germany In Germany, in at least 24 cities actions and events took place in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014. The focuses of these actions included equal rights for same-sex couples, for marriage and adoption in...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Greece

Greece The groups Athens Pride and Colour Youth – LGBTQ Community of Athens, commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 in conjunction with ʺVote for your rightsʺ a joint awareness raising campaign for the 2014 European parliamentary elections....

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Slovakia

Slovakia In Bratislava, Slovakia, LGBTI activists and allies hosted a series of actions on May 17, including a LGBTI Volleyball training session, a photo action against homophobia and transphobia, a dance course for LGBTI couples and a queer party. The...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Botswana

Botswana Several groups came together for different events around the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014, in the Motswana capital, Gaborone. Actions included a one-day queer theatre festival, a press conference and panel discussion, poem recitals, song, dance and...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Pakistan

Pakistan For the first time ever, activists in Pakistan came together to publicly commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia this year. Actions around May 17 took place in five cities in the country (Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Larkana and...

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Albania IDAHO Report 2013

In the capital Tirana a whole host of events marked the year’s commemorations. Activists hosted a Second Festival of Diversity Against Homophobia on May 17. The 2nd annual IDAHO ‘Gay Bike (P) Ride’ took off successfully through the streets of...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Argentina

Campaña antibullying escolar por orientación sexual e identidad de género La Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA) puso en marcha una campaña contra el acoso escolar inaugurando una campaña nacional: “Más inclusión sin Bullying”, en la que participaron actores y actrices que,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Argentina IDAHO Report 2013

May 17 in Argentina was marked with a range of activities, various of them focussed on themes of education and bullying. The Comunidad Homosexual Argentina marked the launch of the high profile nationwide anti-bullying campaign, “More Inclusion Without Bullying” which...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Armenia IDAHO Report 2013

On the evening of May 17, LGBT people and allies gathered in Armenia’s capital Yerevan, near Tumanyan Park, to participate in the Global Rainbow Flashmob. “Few seconds, and the pleasure began: lots of colorful balloons in the sky that have started...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Australia IDAHO Report 2013

In Sydney highlights included the the distribution of the 2013 IDENTITY Catalogue – which represents sexually diverse multicultural minority groups, and the launch of the Your Own Safety Campaign. In Melbourne, activists staged a Die-In for the Global Rainbow Flashmob....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Austria IDAHO report 2013

The global call to organise flashmobs to mark IDAHO was taken up in Austria by the Green Party, whose Youth section inspired activists to organise same sex hand-holding flashmobs in seven major cities across the country (Vienna, Graz, Dornbirn, Kufstein,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Azerbaijan IDAHO Report 2013

Activists from Azerbaijan took part in the creation of the Regional Network Against Homophobia’s Memorandum, dedicated to May 17, which highlighted human rights abuses in 17 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. In specific reference to Azerbaijan, activists...

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Belgium IDAHO Report 2013

Tens of thousands of secondary school children were given pin-on badges and over 100 schools received special educational kits on fighting homophobia. More than 70 municipalities raised the rainbow flag to show their support for International Day Against Homophobia &...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Belize IDAHO Report 2013

“When last did Belize get a Senator, former Foreign Minister, a first lady and two media houses to join on IDAHO Day to express support or solidarity in Belize? Well never.” – United Belize Advocacy Movement (UNIBAM). The Day in...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Bolivia

Marcha contra la impunidad La comunidad de transexuales, lesbianas, gais y bisexuales (TLGB) de Bolivia marcha por el centro de La Paz hoy, viernes 17 de mayo de 2013, para protestar por la impunidad en que están los crímenes que...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Bolivia IDAHO Report 2013

Trans, lesbian, gay and bisexual communities (TLGB) of Bolivia, marched through the centre of the city of La Paz, to mark May 17 2013. The protest was focused on highlighting hate crimes, and the impunity with which they are so...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Bosnia and Herzegovina IDAHO Report 2013

Activists involved in various LGBTIQA associations in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, commemorated May 17 2013, with diverse cultural and political events from May 13 – 19. Actions included an IDAHO media campaign, film screenings, workshops, music show, lecture, info session...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Botswana IDAHO Report 2013

Having completed a run of performances which were first conceived for IDAHO 2012, innovative script-writer and producer, Kalvin K. Kol-Kes, created a new short play about lesbian lives in Botswana. “BUTCHered” premiered on May 17, 2013, in the creator’s second...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Brazil IDAHO Report 2013

As in previous years, the strength and diversity of actions in Brazil was exceptional. Well over 100 actions were reported in total, making Brazil one of just two countries with 100+ events (the other was the UK). Events for May...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Bulgaria IDAHO Report 2013

For May 17 in Plovdiv, LGBT activists involved the public with a creative photo campaign. Organisers advised, ‘we decided to focus on homophobia in sport. We printed Red and Yellow cards for homophobia and suggested that people take photos of...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Burkina Faso IDAHO Report 2013

The Queer African Youth Networking Center (QAYN) organised a day of action, reflection and community building on May 18th, in line with international celebrations. Activities included a community meeting, a creative photo shoot to feed into the Global Rainbow Flashmob...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Burma/Myanmar IDAHO Report 2013

For the second year running, LGBT rights activists in Burma/Myanmar held events to mark May 17. Actions for 2013 spanned seven different cities (Yangon, Mandalay, Pathein, Monywa, Kyaukpadaung, Pyay and Kawthaung). 4,000 people joined actions nationwide. Events were supported by...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Burundi IDAHO report 2013

On May 17, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, a coalition of organisations defending sexual minorities in Burundi launched a powerful new short documentary. The 25 minute film is structured around telling the stories of different LGBT people in Burundi....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Cambodia IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT activists organized a series of new events in the capital, Phnom Penh, to mark International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 and Cambodian Pride Week. Workshops were organised on ‘Coming Out because we are not wrong!’ and ‘The beginnings...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Cameroon IDAHO report 2013

One year after a violent mob attacked a peaceful commemoration, Cameroon saw one of the largest mobilisations in the African continent, for May 17 this year.LGBT organisations Humanity First Cameroon, Affirmative Action and Camfaids Droits De L’homme rolled out a special IDAHO...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Canada canada may 17th Canada IDAHO Report 2013

The First National GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Summit was held in Toronto, May 17 – 20. This gathered together young people and educators from across Canada with a focus on promoting safer and more inclusive schools for everyone. Organisers also staged...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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