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The 2018 Photo Album – A Magic Flying Carpet around the World

This year’s global focus on “Alliances for Solidarity” resonated across the world, with many organisations taking ownership of the theme to reach out to allies and supporters. Alliances are definitely the backbone of our struggles. In a world where traditional...

Vicky June 18, 2018

May 17 marked across China despite bans and intimatidation

Many events took place throughout the country The Day was particularly marked in numerous Universities [divider] Theme: Voice for Love Organizer: Cai Fan Union Event Description: Conducted outdoor advocacy on university campuses, including taking photos with slogan cards, writing down best...

Vicky June 1, 2018

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Brazil Establishes National Pact Against LGBT Violence on IDAHOTB eve

From Riotimesonline By Melissa Van Brunnersum, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Human Rights established a National Pact against LGBT-POV (violence against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, and transvestites) last week on Tuesday, May 15th, which aims...

Vicky May 25, 2018

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Same-sex couples tie the knot in Cambodia in a stunning IDAHOTB ceremony

From Gaystarnews There were smiles all around as the same-sex couples felt proud to show off their relationships in public Couples in Cambodia entered in a civil partnership to raise awareness about LGBTI rights. | Photo: Facebook/RoCK 24 May 2018...

Vicky May 25, 2018

MAY 17 events celebrated all through the Middle East and North Africa

The Arab Foundation for Equality publishes an impressive list of creative and brave events. In 2018, 30 events were registered, up from 18 the previous year. A sign that the LGBT civil society is growing in strength, courage and visibility,...

Vicky May 25, 2018

Moldova Pride March on IDAHOTB week end protected by tear gas

Fom Pinknews.co.uk Police in Moldova fired tear gas at anti-LGBT protesters to keep them away from a Pride march. LGBT activists feared a repeat of violent scenes at the annual Moldova Pride solidarity march, which took place in the country’s...

Vicky May 22, 2018

Lithuania Takes IDAHOTB Over the Rainbow

Lihuania Gay League reports Vilnius Celebrates the Opening of the Rainbow Crosswalk To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), the National LGBT* Rights Organization LGL decorated the crossing outside its office at Pylimo St. 21 (Vilnius)...

Vicky May 22, 2018

IDAHOTB 2018 First Photo Album

As we are still compiling info on IDAHOTB activities from around the world, we already wanted to give you a glimpse of some of the events that unfolded and which we did not yet report on on this homepage Take...

Vicky May 21, 2018

British Authorities in Myanmar combine IDAHOTB and Royal Wedding celebrations!

From MMTimes How Myanmar responded to the royal wedding ZUZAKAR KALAUNG 21 MAY 2018 Myanmar paralympians eat elderflower cupcakes during the reception for the royal wedding at the British Ambassador’s residence in Yangon. Aung Khant/The Myanmar Times With a mix...

Vicky May 21, 2018

Namibian organisation opens first LGBTI drop-in center on IDAHOTB

Excerpts From the Namibian OUTRIGHT Namibia opened the first outreach health centre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex community (LGBTI) in Windhoek last week. This coincided with the celebration of the international day against homophobia, transgender and biphobia...

Vicky May 21, 2018

Fiji hosts first Pride Parade on IDAHOTB

From GayStarNews Fiji became the first country in the Pacific to host a Pride parade. | Photo: Rainbow Pride Foundation 4 LGBTQ Rights and Equality in Fiji 21 May 2018 Shannon Power Fiji has just made history as the first...

Vicky May 21, 2018

All the way to Bhutan – Activists Celebrate IDAHOTB 2018

LGBT community in Bhutan observes IDAHOT From Kuenseonline.com Penjor, the 44-year-old transgender has been selling thukpa (rice porridge) on the streets of Thimphu to support her family. She faces discrimination of kinds and kinds every day. She doesn’t care. Members...

Vicky May 21, 2018

Lebanon: Police Crackdown on IDAHOTB events – Human Rights Watch reports

This article was originally published by Human Rights Watch. Read the original HERE (Beirut) – The Lebanese Internal Security Forces arrested a prominent LGBT rights activist and pressured him to cancel Beirut Pride events, Human Rights Watch said today. The crackdown...

Vicky May 20, 2018

Covering LGBTQ issues brings risk of threats and retaliation for journalists and their sources

For IDAHOTB, the Committee for the Protection of Journalists examines what it means to cover IDAHOTB events photo - Michael Schick By Jacquelyn Iyamah/ CPJ Gender and Media Freedom Fellow on May 17, 2018 10:00 AM ET To mark the annual...

Vicky May 20, 2018

French minister comes out as gay on IDAHOTB to combat homophobia

From The Telegraph Henry Samuel, paris France’s digital minister Mounir Mahjoubi has come out as gay on the International Day Against Homophobia, saying it was important to speak out as a public figure himself subjected to prejudice in the past. Mr...

Vicky May 20, 2018

Uganda Minister Cracks Down on IDAHOTB event

Report from Gaytimes Uganda is one of the deadliest places in the world to be LGBTQ, however brave activists still fight for their right to a peaceful life. On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Sexual Minorities...

Vicky May 20, 2018

A VR Platform Did a Social Experiment with Chinese LGBTQ Participants

From intomore.com VeeR VR, one of the biggest virtual reality/360 content platforms, has put together some interesting social experiments with LGBTQ folks. Based in Beijing, the platform collaborated with the Beijing LGBT Center on May 17, the International Day Against...

Vicky May 19, 2018

Memorial mural inaugurated on #IDAHOTB in Brussels

From Brussels Time Several hundred people took part yesterday in a silent march to commemorate the murder of Ihsane Jarfi, whose death in 2013 was seen as the first clear case of a homophobic hate crime in Brussels. The ceremony...

Vicky May 19, 2018

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Riot Creates Special ‘League of Legends’ Icon to Celebrate IDAHOTB

from Variety.com May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), and “League of Legends” developer Riot Games is releasing a special in-game icon to celebrate. The icon, available from now until the end of May, depicts...

Vicky May 19, 2018

Cuba goes all out in IDAHOTB celebrations

A report from the Washington Blade by Michael Lavers HAVANA — The transgender actress Daniela Vega who starred in “A Fantastic Woman” on Saturday participated in a march that commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Havana....

Vicky May 18, 2018

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Indian TV celebrities stand in solidarity against discrimination on IDAHOTB

From International Business Times International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is celebrated around the world each year to bring attention to the discrimination and violence LGBTQ people still face, as well as to recognize advancements in LGBTQ equality....

Vicky May 17, 2018

Small gay rights IDAHOTB rally held in Tbilisi amid fears of violence

Report by Eurasianet The original reports contain more pics and videos, not reproduced here Activists ceded the streets to homophobic priests and neo-Nazis. Giorgi Lomsadze May 17, 2018 Gay rights groups in Georgia called off a planned rally on May...

Vicky May 17, 2018

UN Free and Equal Campaign Releases Heart Warming Video

Being an ally is about more than silent acceptance. It’s about being there for your lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) family members, friends, colleagues and neighbours. It’s about striving to understand their experiences, and helping them to understand...

Vicky May 17, 2018

2018 Posters to share

Once again this year, creative campaigners will come up with great designs for posters, memes, placards or leaflets. But if you're in a hurry, or just don't feel that inspired, we created a few posters to share. We hope you...

Vicky May 17, 2018

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La oficina regional de ONUSIDA realizará un debate virtual con motivo de IDAHOTB

En ocasión del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB la oficina regional de ONUSIDA para América Latina y el Caribe y la Red de Jóvenes Positivos LAC con el auspicio del Comite IDAHOT llevarán a cabo el...

IDAHO May 17, 2018

Colombia – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobía, Transfobia y Bifobía se consolida más y más en la región y Colombia no es la excepción. La Fundación Plataformas, una entidad sin ánimo de lucro, que desde hace 4 años trabaja en los departamentos de...

IDAHO May 17, 2018

Leave no LGBT person behind

Statement by human rights experts on the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - 17 May 2018 Banjul/Geneva/Strasbourg/Washington, D.C., 16 May 2018 On the eve of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17 May, a group of...

Vicky May 16, 2018

Comunicado de grupo de expertos internacionales y de las Naciones Unidas en derechos humanos con motivo de #IDAHOTB

No dejar a ninguna persona LGBT atrás - Día internacional contra la homofobia, la transfobia y la bifobia - 17 de mayo de 2018 16 de mayo de 2018 Banjul / Ginebra / Estrasburgo / Washington, D.C – En la...

IDAHO May 16, 2018

Worldwide IDAHOTB events coverage

What is happening for IDAHOTB around the world in 2018? Check out what your country is doing in this handy guide for 17 May compiled by GayStarNews with information from this site and other sources

Vicky May 16, 2018

Beirut Pride faces Challenges – Take Action!

The Beirut Pride organisers have issued a statement announcing the suspension of the Beirut Pride actions under threats from authorities. Meanwhile, other organisations in Lebanon continue with the planned activities but suspend the use of "Beirut Pride" brand. The situation...

Vicky May 16, 2018

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Australia – How the Public Sector participates in May 17 celebrations

Article on The Mandarin By Harley Dennett • 17/05/2018 A growing tradition in public sector engagement is celebration and recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — IDAHOT or IDAHOBIT — held every year on May 17. This year’s...

Vicky May 16, 2018

España – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 se sigue consolidando en España con múltiples actividades. A lo largo y ancho del país distintos organismos de gobierno y organizaciones organizaron eventos para el Día. La organización Kif-Kif Entre Iguales...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

ILGA Europe publishes the annual benchmarking of EU countries on LGBT rights

The 2018 Rainbow Europe Map and Index reveal that fewer countries are moving up the country ranking; many are stagnating, including countries that are traditionally perceived as equality ‘frontrunners’. ILGA-Europe’s annual benchmarking tool, which ranks 49 countries in Europe on...

Vicky May 14, 2018

Annual Crucial Report on Trans Rights in Europe released

TGEU's Trans Rights Europe Map monitors the conditions imposed upon trans people in European states for legal gender recognition. These conditions include the requirement to obtain a mental health diagnosis, still imposed in 34 countries, and the requirement for a...

Vicky May 14, 2018

El Salvador – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 se sigue consolidando en El Salvador con múltiples actividades. A lo largo y ancho del país distintos organismos de gobierno y organizaciones organizaron eventos para el Día. A partir de las...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Portugal – Página do País IDAHOTB 2018

É já no próximo dia 17 de Maio que se celebra o Dia Internacional Contra a Homofobia, Bifobia e Transfobia. Aproveitamos esta data para analisar problemáticas do panorama atual dos direitos LGBTI+ em Portugal, dinamizando uma conferência intitulada "Jovens LGBT...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Costa Rica – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobía, Transfobia y Bifobía se consolida más y más en la región y Costa Rica no es la excepción. El 16 de mayo a las 12hs. se realizará la Conferencia "Opinión Consultiva Oc-24/12 de...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Guatemala – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 sigue tomando gran protagonismo en Guatemala. Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, los organismos de gobierno y la población LGBT organizó múltiples eventos para celebrar el Día. Distintas organizaciones LGBT...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Cuba – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

Por 11 año consecutivo, el Cenesex realizará múltiples actividades durante el mes de mayo por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia bajo la consigna "Por escuelas sin homofobia ni transfobia" #MeIncluyo. [gallery size="medium" ids="11830,11829,11828"] Cambios en...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Uruguay – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobía, Transfobia y Bifobía se consolida más y más en la región y Uruguay no es la excepción. En el marco de las actividades del Día, la Asamblea Departamental de Montevideo realizarán una mesa debate...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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República Dominicana – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobía, Transfobia y Bifobía se consolida más y más en la región y República Dominicana no es la excepción. La Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional, la Delegación de la Unión Europea,...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Venezuela – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 sigue tomando gran protagonismo en Venezueka. Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, los organismos de gobierno y la población LGBT organizó múltiples eventos para celebrar el Día. La organización realizará...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Honduras – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobía, Transfobia y Bifobía se consolida más y más en la región y Honduras no es la excepción. La organización Kukulcanhn Tegucigalpa ha organizado una semana completa de actividades la cual finaliza con una gran...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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México – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 sigue tomando gran protagonismo en México. Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, los organismos de gobierno y la población LGBT organizaron múltiples eventos para celebrar el Día. Yaaj México, Embajada de los...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Bolivia – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobía, Transfobia y Bifobía se consolida más y más en la región y Bolivia no es la excepción. La organización Colectivo Tlgb Departamento de La Paz realizará el evento "La china morena memoria historica travesti" el día...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Paraguay – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

Como ya es tradicional en Paraguay, el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia se celebrará con amor, besos y un reclamo que cada día es más fuerte en el país, los mismos derechos con los mismos nombres para...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Chile – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 sigue tomando gran protagonismo en Chile. Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, los organismos de gobierno y la población LGBT organizó múltiples eventos para celebrar el Día. 46 organismos han confirmado hasta ahora...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Argentina – Página de País IDAHOTB 2018

El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOTB2018 se sigue consolidando en la Argentina con múltiples actividades. A lo largo y ancho del país distintos organismos de gobierno y organizaciones organizaron eventos para el Día. El 17 de...

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Posters para compartir #IDAHOTB 2018

Nuevamente este año, lxs activistas de alrededor del mundo diseñarán nuevos posters, memes, pancartas y folletos. Pero si estas apurado o simplemente no te sentís inspirado, nosotrxs creamos algunos para compartir. ¡Esperamos que les gusten! [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="11770,11771,11772,11773" orderby="rand"]

IDAHO May 14, 2018

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Indian State of Kerala announces pro-LGBT policies on IDAHOTB

From The Hindu The State government will make policies to bring sexual and gender minorities to the mainstream, Minister for Tourism Kadakampally Surendran has said. He was speaking at the inauguration of the two-day first anniversary celebration of Queerythym, which...

Vicky May 13, 2018

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British Parliament to hold special IDAHOTB session

Nick Herbert, who chairs the LGBT Rights group in the British Parliament, informs us that the group’s members have successfully campaigned for Parliament to hold a special 3-hour debate on 17 May (from around 2pm GMT) to mark IDAHOT, and that...

Vicky May 11, 2018

Reports on IDAHOTB 2018 in Middle East and North Africa

In the MENA region, LGBTIQ++ people continue to face invisibility, stigma, discrimination, and violence. Despite growing movements, there persists a significant underrepresentation of gender, sexual, and bodily rights. The Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality has produced this website to...

Vicky May 11, 2018

Australian school children repaint Police station to mark IDAHOTB

From The Australian.com.au About 400 students from seven schools threw paint-filled balloons at a Victorian police station to promote inclusion of the LGBT community. The colours used were those of the rainbow. The result was an 80m mural produced as...

Vicky May 10, 2018

News coming in from around the world for IDAHOTB 2018

In the country pages on this site you will find information on the events which were directly registered on it. There are hundreds of events happening around the worldwhich were not signalled to us . We will do our best...

Vicky May 8, 2018

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Asian Youth's Voice Count !

Wanna join #YVC2018 IDAHOT campaign? Click on this link - https://form.jotform.me/81192418820455 Greetings from Youth Voices Count (YVC), a regional organization in the Asia-Pacific working on LGBTQ+ youth and young people living with HIV. I'm Justin, YVC's project officer. Learn more...

Vicky May 7, 2018

Las organizaciones LGBT del mundo eligieron "Solidaridad y Alianzas" como temática global 2018

Cada año, la comunidad internacional de minorías sexuales y de género identifica un tema de enfoque específico para las celebraciones alrededor del 17 de mayo. Este tema de enfoque es, por supuesto, solo una sugerencia y se deja a criterio...

IDAHO May 4, 2018

Corporates gear up for IDAHOTB 2018

Corporations are more and more aware of the challenges and opportunities of Equality at the workplace. May 17th is being increasingly invested by companies and their LGBT networks as a day of mobilisation, action and reflection. At European level, the Work...

Vicky April 8, 2018

Worldwide LGBT organisations elect "Alliances for Solidarity" as 2018 global theme

Every year the global community of sexual and gender minorities identifies one specific focus issue for the celebrations around May 17th. This focus issue is of course only a suggestion and it is left for everyone to see how this is...

Vicky February 14, 2018

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Vicky January 21, 2018

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The 2017 annual report brings stories and pics from around the world !

Unleashing creativity and courage, thousands of activists worldwide made this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia a true global celebration of sexual and gender diversities. Dive into a selection of this year's actions!

Vicky June 19, 2017

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Beirut PRIDE: an analysis from the inside

Lebanon’s 2017 Pride Week: The LGBT Community persists and prevails, Despite threats and conspiracy between extremist groups and government officials Synopsis Lebanon’s Pride Week commemorating IDAHOT 2017 marks 13 years of LGBT activism in Lebanon with a clash between...

Vicky May 28, 2017

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IDAHOT highlights

The articles below bring you a selection of highlights and a flavor of diversity and creativity unfolding for IDAHOT 2017. Many more events are registered on our Country pages We bring more detailed reports on Join us there to...

Vicky May 18, 2017

300 LGBT CELEBRATED IDAHOT UNDER OPEN ST. PETERSBURG SKIES

Report from LGBT organisation Coming Out Saint Petersburg. Today, the unexpected happened! Over 300 LGBT people and allies celebrated the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia on Marsovo pole, the picturesque field in the center of Saint Petersburg; unimpeded, and...

Vicky May 18, 2017

The World Light Up for IDAHOT 2017

Around the world, IDAHOT 2017 has again seen many buildings lighting up in Rainbow lights. More are still to come! Brisbane - Australia Vilnius City Hall -...

Vicky May 17, 2017

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