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IDAHOT 2014 Report: Namibia

Namibia In Namibia, for IDAHOT 2014, HIV/AIDS organisations called out for protection and advancement of Freedom of Expression for LGBTI people in order to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the country. The AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA)...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Ghana

Ghana The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was marked publicly for the first time ever in Ghana, in 2014. Actions took place in the capital, Accra, on Friday May 16. On 16th of May, 2014, the Human Rights Advocacy...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Nigeria

Nigeria Despite recent legal assaults on the possibility of LGBTI rights defence in Nigeria, and a wave of violence against sexual minorities in its wake, various events took place for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Nigeria in...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Turkey

Turkey This year three different organizations hosted IDAHOT actions in Turkey. Actions included the launch of an online LGBTI Magazine, a bike ride against hate, film screenings and a set of panel discussions. Queer Adana hosted a Bike Tour against...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Tunisia

Tunisia Several Women's associations mobilised this year to celebrate the Tunisian International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, whilst a Facebook campaign invited people to show resistance against homophobic hate. A day of meetings, debates and cultural events was held to...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Vietnam

Vietnam Sexual Rights Alliance (SRA), a group of Vietnamese NGOs, conducted an IDAHOT event in Ha Noi on May 15 with “Free Expression” as the key theme of the action and LGBT youth groups conducted an event in support of the Campaign...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Singapore

Singapore A rainbow kite flying event to celebrate gender and sexual diversities, an evening of storytelling and discussion, and actions by the staff of Credit Suisse marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014 in Singapore Kite Flying for...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: South Africa

South Africa In South Africa, various community groups organised actions for the IDAHOT in at least five cities (Cape Town, Malmesbury, Johannesburg, Durban and KwaZulu Natal). The events embraced topics such as Freedom of Expression, homo-, trans- and xenophobia, HIV/AIDS,...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Finland

Finland Seta, a major national organisation for LGBTI Rights in Finland, hosted a series of IDAHOT events in several different cities across the country. Highlights included demonstrations, picnics, street art, a candle light vigil and a house warming party. Cities...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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Companies mobilise for IDAHOT

Companies are increasingly investing the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia as a tool for action. The IDAHOT is getting increased attention from corporations, which see the Day as a powerful entry point for action. Major international corporations have now...

IDAHO May 30, 2014

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IDAHOT 2014 mobilisations confirming May 17 as biggest annual LGBTI mobilisation moment

IDAHOT 2014 Communiqué Events were confirmed in over 120 countries - Main global leaders released public statements Today, 2.8 billion people worldwide live in one of the 81 countries that still criminalize same-sex acts. 4.9 billion people – 2/3 of...

IDAHO May 26, 2014

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Progressive Faith Movements spoke up on IDAHOT

Like the years before, progressive religious groups, communions and individuals have organised for, joined in and supported this year's International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia and spoke up for LGBTQI Freedom of Expression and Equality. For many years now, the...

IDAHO May 22, 2014

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Sing-ins & Sing-Alongs Around the World for IDAHOT 2014 !

Many community choirs, singers & musicians from around the world spoke sang out in support of LGBTI rights, for the IDAHOT 2014! (In fact, that's a bit of a lie - in Blue Mountains, Australia, they came together for a Ukelele...

IDAHO May 21, 2014

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IDAHOT 2014 put 'LGBTI Free Expression' at the forefront!

This year, activists from around the world had chosen FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION as a core focus issue to mobilise around for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. Around the world many initiatives took place to highlight how the fundamental...

IDAHO May 21, 2014

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Debunking "Homosexuality is a Western Product" Myth

Together with United Nations' Free and Equal and with special thanks to researchers at the Burkle Center for International Relations, UCLA, we created an infographic to debunk the myth that homosexuality is a Western import. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and related...

IDAHO May 21, 2014

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in Support of #IDAHOT 2014

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has just released a message in support of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia – May 17, 2014. You can read his statement "Equality Begins With You" in full here. Ban Ki-moon observed that,...

IDAHO May 20, 2014

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Heads of UN Agencies Mark the IDAHOT 2014

This year, the United Nations agencies have been particularly active in marking the Day. While Secretary General Ban Ki-moon released a special statement, the Free and Equal campaign lead by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi...

IDAHO May 20, 2014

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IDAHOT 2014 las movilizaciones confirman el 17 de mayo como el mayor momento de movilización anual LGBTI

A medida que las movilizaciones por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia continúan este fin de semana, los primeros resultados muestran que los niveles de participación se están expandiendo, lo que confirma a el 17 de mayo...

IDAHO May 18, 2014

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United Nations Development Programme reaffirms the connection between Development and Human Rights

UNDP Administrator Helen Clark Statement International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17 2014 The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia provides an opportunity to reaffirm that the rights of LGBT people are a matter of concern to all of us working...

IDAHO May 16, 2014

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ILO Director-General stands against stigma of LBGT workers

Message by Guy Ryder for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 17 May 2014 The ILO reaffirms its commitment to promoting decent work for all women and men, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Decent work can only exist in...

IDAHO May 16, 2014

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UN Human Rights Office marks IDAHOT 2014 with Powerful New Video

On the evening of the International Day against Homophobia, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has released an emotive, new video that focuses on the impact that each of us can have by sharing...

IDAHO May 15, 2014

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Ulrike Lunacek, co-president of the European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights addresses IDAHOT

IDAHO Committee : What is the current situation like in Europe, in the aftermath of the Russian "anti-propaganda" law? What are the likely new battle fronts? Ulrike Lunacek : After much progress was achieved in furthering equality in the EU,...

IDAHO May 14, 2014

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Amazing Panti Bliss sends out inspiring message for IDAHOT 2014

A very special release, just 9 days ahead of the IDAHOT 2014! Panti Bliss, Ireland's (and the world's) favourite drag queen, has just produced a follow up to her incredibly successful anti-Homophobia speech of February 1, 2014. It is made...

IDAHO May 8, 2014

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World Press Freedom Day – Why it matters !

Two weeks separate World Press Freedom Day, May 3rd, and the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 17th. This is a coincidence, but a highly symbolic one. No doubt that all oppressive regimes and their supporters, religious or lay,...

IDAHO May 3, 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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New UN Video “The Time Has Come” on Global Fight for Sexual & Gender Rights

The new 30 minute documentary features a very wide range of activists and policy-makers from around the world, reflecting on the international fight for rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity, at the United Nations in particular. The question...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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The Global Rainbow Flashmob Video is out !

This year’s global action for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia – in which over 100 cities were lit up with rainbow colours – has now been edited into a video-montage which showcases the amazing diversity of events !...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

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A 4 meses del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia (IDAHOT) 2014

Novedades / Eventos / Herramientas / ¡Participa! ¡Hoy sólo faltan 4 meses para el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia 2014! En este boletín encontrarás novedades, eventos ya anunciados, una invitación para transformar al mundo en una Zona...

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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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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Fight Homophobia & Transphobia in and through Education

Education was the central focus issue which the IDAHO Committee - together with community activists and educators worldwide - campaigned on for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2012. Since then, challenging prejudice in the classroom, and ensuring space...

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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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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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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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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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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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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En Cuba y en Chile marcharon contra la Homofobia

Cuando se acerca el Dia Internacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia (17 de mayo) y el Dia Internacional del Orgullo LGBT (28 de junio), gays, lesbianas, bisexuales y personas trans de todo el mundo empiezan a organizarse para conmemorar estas...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Kissing en Ecuador para luchar contra la homofobia y la transfobia

Diversas actividades se realizarán en Guayaquil y Quito. Kissing, flashmob, conversatorios. El 17 de mayo será una maratónica jornada. La Asociación SiluetaX ha programado las siguientes actividades para las celebración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia el próximo 17...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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La comunidad LGTB de Honduras denuncia a candidato a la presidencia del país por homofobia

El colectivo LGTB hondureño ha interpuesto una denuncia contra Salvador Nasralla, candidato a la presidencia por el Partido Anticorrupción, por sus comentarios presuntamente homófobos. Que el matrimonio igualitario no iba a ser una de las propuestas legislativas del conservados Salvador...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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HIV and SOGIE-Stigma

ARGUEMENTS FOR ACTION Around the world, LGBT people are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Specifically, infection rates in men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans people are up to 20 times higher than in the general population. One of...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Un minuto de Ruido / Grita en contra del odio

En lugar de mantener un minuto de silencio, ¿por qué no celebrar un Minuto de Ruido y Grito contra el Odio el 17 de mayo? Quizás tiene más sentido hacer un acto donde la gente le dé rienda suelta a...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Nuevo crimen de odio en Venezuela

Un hombre gay de 47 años de edad, identificado como Borys Bello, fue asesinado en su vivienda al recibir múltiples heridas con arma blanca. Un nuevo caso de homofobia que preocupa a la comunidad LGTTBI venezolana. Venezuela Diversa Vecinos de...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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El video de la movilización IDAHO alrededor del mundo !

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IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Asociaciones LGTBI piden a Gobiernos de América Central el reconocimiento de sus derechos

20 asociaciones para la defensa de los derechos del colectivo LGTB en los distintos países de América Central, elaborarán una declaración de principios que entregarán a los Presidentes que se reunirán con Obama este fin de semana. La comunidad homosexual...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Trabajadores con VIH y empresas comprometidas contra la discriminación

La Fundación Huésped de Argentina está promoviendo una declaración para reunir firmas por un ámbito laboral libre de discriminación por VIH. La declaración forma parte de una iniciativa denominada Empresas comprometidas en la respuesta al VIH/SIDA, que Fundación Huésped lanzó...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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¡Lanzado el Video Global Rainbow Flashmob!

En la acción global de este año para el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia (17 de mayo) – en que más de 100 ciudades se iluminan con los colores del arco iris – se ha editado un...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Entrevistas IDAHOT: Michelle Suárez, la abogada trans que redactó la ley de matrimonio igualitario de Uruguay

IDAHOT entrevistó a la abogada trans y activista del Colectivo Ovejas Negras. Por Álvaro Queiruga -¿Cuál fue tu papel en la aprobación de la ley de matrimonio igualitario en Uruguay en abril de 2013? Fui la redactora del proyecto de...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Entrevistas IDAHOT: “La de Uganda es la peor ley antihomosexualidad del mundo”

Entrevista realizada por Verónica Dema y publicada en “Boquitas Pintadas” blog de diversidad sexual del periódico argentino La Nación. Mariano Ruiz desde hace unos seis años integra la Federación Argentina de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales y Trans. Ahora se incorporó al equipo que...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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Happy Transgender Day of Visibility 2014

Transgender Day of Visibility, held annually on March 31, since 2009, is a moment to celebrate trans lives, communities and visibility ! The day first emerged as a response to the lack of international days which are uniquely addressed to...

IDAHO April 4, 2014

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¡El Informe Anual 2013 ha Sido Lanzado!

El Informe Anual del Comité IDAHO 2013, como en años anteriores, divulga un panorama de las acciones por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia, a nivel internacional y nacional. El informe completo está disponible en Inglés aquí: IDAHO-2013-Annual-Report....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Feliz Año Nuevo: Una mirada retrospectiva al 2013 y de futuro al 2014

En el año 2013 se globalizó el matrimonio igualitario, pero también pasamos por un período de retrocesos importantes en la lucha de los derechos LGBT en todo el mundo- de Rusia a India, de Nigeria,y Uganda, hasta Honduras y Belice,los activistas por...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Autorizan el matrimonio igualitario en Brasil

La justicia de Brasil determinó que las oficinas públicas que celebran matrimonios no podrán rechazar a parejas homosexuales que deseen casarse, a pesar de que el Congreso no ha aprobado una ley autorizando el matrimonio homosexual en el país. La...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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