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Ukraine Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Action on LGBT Hate Crimes

In a landmark move, the Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, Valeriia Lutkovska, has outlined her support for the creation of hate crime laws to tackle violence and discrimination against LGBT people. Her statements appeared in her office’s annual report...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Day of action in Burkina Faso

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 May 17, 2013

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40 FRENCH GRAPHIC ARTISTS LAUNCH COLLECTIVE BOOK ON THE DAY

More details, and how to order the book or organise a display of the works, in French Click here CONTACT : Jérémy PATINIER – ÉDITIONS “Des ailes sur un tracteur” Tél. : +33 6 83 49 84 77 – jpatinier@yahoo.fr

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Rainbow Flashmob in Vladivostok

Russian LGBT activists organized a Rainbow Flashmob yesterday in the city of Vladivostok on the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). The organizers have kindly shared some photos with the IDAHO Committee. Радужный_флешмоб_во_Владивостоке_

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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March 8 Interviews: Activist, HeJin Kim, on Culture & Cisgender Privilege

“It is important to understand the diversity within what we call ‘women’ and the fact that we all need to be reflective of any exclusion, whether intentional or unintentional.” – HeJin Kim, on cisgender prejudice amongst feminist movements. Interview By...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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URUGUAYAN SENATE PASSES MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL

On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the Uruguayan Senate has voted to approve the country’s Marriage Equality Bill, by a majority of 23 to 8. This is a landmark move towards full recognition of marriage equality in Uruguay. A country which,...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Cameroon Man Receives Maximum 5 Years Prison Sentence for, Alleged, Homosexual Acts

Human rights activists based in Cameroon advised that on May 13, 2013 Benoit K. a 27-year old Cameroonian man, was tortured and beaten by a local family who accused him of ‘encouraging their son into homosexuality.’ He spent two weeks...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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ACTIVISTS IN GEORGIA TO HOLD SILENT MAY 17 PROTEST

When LGBTI activists organised a march to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in 2012 in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, it was significant for two reasons. One was that religious counter-demonstrators, linked to the Georgian Orthodox Church and...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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A May 17th Message From Milan

Wednesday May 8, 2013 By Gianni Geraci of ‘Il Guado’ Gay Christian group in Milan (Italy). Translated by Peter Luntz This year, Milan’s Gay Christian groups have organized a new type of ecumenical prayer vigil for victims of homophobia. One...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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St. Petersburg IDAHO Rally to commemorate victims of homophobia and transphobia

The annual St. Petersburg International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia rally will take place tomorrow, May 17, at 2 pm on Marsovo Pole – the “Hyde Park” of St. Petersburg, in the city center. Traditionally, a joyful celebration of our...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Korean activists organize a Rainbow Flashmob

On the IDAHO Day in the center of Seoul, Korea, people stood against homophobia and transphobia, organizinf a flashmob and singing “You make me proud” together!

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Albanian activists bike against homophobia and transphobia

Gay Ride Tirana - Pedalim kunder Homofobise (17 May 2013) Dozens of LGBT activists biked on May 17th in the main Boulevard of Tirana with bicycles from Ecovolis, wearing T-shirts that read “Gay (P) Ride Against Homophobia”. This is the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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