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Forms and Colors of the Rainbow: Algerian Alouen Association brings LGBT people together

The action “Des Formes et Des Couleurs” (Forms and Colors) continues in Algeria, with the launch of the photo award “Promenade de L’étang Oran – منتزه لىتان وهران”. In Algeria, because of discriminatory laws 333 and 338 of the Penal...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Breaking : Press Release from Egyptian “EDAHO” Organisers

Press release, republished from Egyptian activists of the group “EDAHO” (Egyptian Day Against Homophobia) : One week before IDAHO The 11th of May to be launched as an Egyptian day against Homophobia As a national initiative in order to combat...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Nigerian Human Rights Defenders’ Joint Statement on “Jail the Gays” Bill:

For Immediate Release: Nigeria human rights defenders, groups, individuals and CSOs condemn the passage of the same sex marriage prohibition bill in the House of Representatives and call for its immediate withdrawal. We, the undersigned human rights defenders, groups, individuals...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Free hugs in Portugal

The organisation will also be distributing some materials to sensitize people towards LGBT issues and also offer small gifts like pens and …. anti-stress balls !! More information on the event, and to spread the word, please visit the event’s...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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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 May 17, 2013

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MTV Brazil to Have Whole Day’s Programming Against Homophobia for May 17

Tomorrow, Friday May 17, MTV Brasil is set to shift it’s entire schedule out, to dedicate all programming to the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia ! They are also throwing their weight behind the campaign : #homofobiaNÃO! (#homophobiaNO!). The...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Kiss-in and First Pride Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Coimbra !

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Fiji marks IDAHOT with numerous events

Week-long celebrations to mark IDAHOT The Drodrolagi Movement (droMo) marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) with a week of events that included rainbow-chalking driveways, a peace vigil, a documentary screening and discussion and a Pride Party. ...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Thousands march in Puerto Rico on May 17th

Thousands marched through the streets of the Puerto Rican capital on Friday in support of LGBT rights. San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and Sen. Ramón Nieves Pérez, who sponsored the sweeping anti-LGBT non-discrimination bill the Senate on Thursday passed by...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Spain getting ready for nation-wide celebration of IDAHOT 2013

The IDAHOT celebration in Spain will be around a study made by the Spanish Federation of LGBT organizations (FELGTB) and Cogam (a Madrid-based LGBT organization) on the situation of LGBT students in Spanish schools, with results being far from optimistic....

IDAHO May 3, 2013

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São Paulo Pride Parade Now Largest in the World for 10 Years

Yesterday, Sunday May 2, an estimated 3 million people turned out to show their support for LGBT rights in Brazil and internationally, in the country’s largest city and economic powerhouse. São Paulo pride parade entered into popular culture as the...

IDAHO May 3, 2013

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Estonian LGBT Association to hold theatre performance to mark IDAHO 2013

Estonian LGBT Association is planning to bring the topic of sexual minorities in Estonia to discussions on IDAHO. Participants can contribute by sharing their the experiences and opinions regarding to lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people in Estonian society. The...

IDAHO May 1, 2013

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