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November 20th, 2013, is the 15th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)

International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a moment for trans communities – as well as their allies, friends and loved ones – to come together to remember, memorialise and honour the lives of those killed in transphobic hate crimes,...

IDAHO November 20, 2013

238 Trans People Murdered Worldwide in Past 12 Months – New Report Shows

A new edition of the Trans Murder Monitoring (TMM) Reports – published to mark this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20), reveals that 238 trans people were reported as victims of homicide in the last 12 months, worldwide. The...

IDAHO November 19, 2013

Ecuador “Cure” Clinic Raided: 17 Rescued, Torture Claims Emerge

An illegal “rehabilitation” centre – part of an underground network offering “treatments” for drug addiction, alcohol and homosexuality – was raided in Ecuador yesterday (November 7), in a large-scale police raid backed by the Public Health Ministry. 17 people were...

IDAHO November 9, 2013

Montenegro Pride Goes Ahead Marked by Police Clashes with Opponents

Yesterday’s (October 20) LGBT Pride march in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica, went ahead marked by clashes between police and counter-demonstrators, who tried to break through police lines to attack participants with stones and firebombs. Approximately 200 members of the city’s...

IDAHO October 17, 2013

Defiant LGBTI Activists Take to the Streets for Belgrade Pride Despite Ban

After weeks of heated debate and anticipation, the Serbian government decided to ban Belgrade Pride, for the 3rd year running – just 20 hours before it was due to take place on Saturday (September 28). Hours later, from about 11pm...

IDAHO September 17, 2013

Tamara Adrian Elected New Chairperson of IDAHO Committee

The International IDAHO Committee is delighted to share the news that, following Louis Georges Tin’s resignation from the International IDAHO Committee board, the remaining board members elected Tamara Adrian as the new chairperson on Friday, September 20. Tamara is a...

IDAHO September 17, 2013

Over 700 Trans* and Cis Feminists Sign International Statement For Trans*-Inclusive Feminism

In what organisers suggest is a ‘first of its kind’ move, an informal coalition of over 700 trans* and cis feminist activists, academics, writers and artists – from at least 30 countries – have co-signed a collective statement highlighting the...

IDAHO September 17, 2013

Historic Resolution on Intersex Rights by Council of Europe Body

In a move that is being widely welcomed by LGBTI rights advocates, and Intersex rights campaigners in particular, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has passed a ‘first of its kind’ resolution recognising the bodily integrity of...

IDAHO September 17, 2013

Five Anti-LGBT Proposals Due in Lithuanian Parliament in 2013

No fewer than five bills proposing further limitations on LGBT rights in Lithuania are set to be heard by the National Parliament in the session to December 2013, Lithuanian LGBT rights advocates have warned this week. The Lithuanian Gay League...

IDAHO September 14, 2013

New Report Highlights LGBT Rights Violations in Turkey in 2012

As 11 lethal hate crimes were recorded in Turkey in 2012, including the murder of 6 trans women, the authors of the report underscore that “perpetrators continue to be rewarded by the judiciary”. The full report, ’2012 Report of Human Rights...

IDAHO September 11, 2013

Feminist and human rights activist, Aminata Touré, new Senegal Prime Minister

As of Sunday (May 1, 2013) Senegal has a new Prime Minister: Feminist, women’s rights and reproductive rights advocate, and long-standing human rights activist, Aminata Touré. Touré served as Justice Minister in the outgoing government and she led the government’s...

IDAHO September 8, 2013

G20: St. Petersburg ‘From Russia With Love’ Action Marked by Police Intimidation

Over the past 24 hours, there have been joint protest actions in at least 34 cities, in 21 countries, all calling attention to Russia’s recent wave of crackdowns on LGBTI and human rights organising, as the G20 summit proceeds in...

IDAHO September 5, 2013

Lebanon lebanon may 17th Lebanese Psychology Society: Homosexuality is Not a Mental Ilness

The Lebanese Psychiatric Society (LPS) took a historical step yesterday (July 11) in announcing strong opposition to sexual reorientation change efforts (SOCE), or ‘gay cure’ therapies. In yesterday’s statement the LPS advised: ‘Homosexuality is not a mental disorder and does...

IDAHO September 1, 2013

Russian and International Human Rights Groups Launch ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Campaign

A coalition of Russian and international LGBT and human rights groups has today (August 28) launched the new global campaign, Keep Hope Alive, which highlights escalating and systematic clampdowns on civil society and rising abuses of human rights in Russia....

IDAHO September 1, 2013

Bangkok CSO Declaration: States Must End Gender and Sexuality Discrimination

The Bangkok Civil Society Declaration was prepared and agreed by representatives from 92 organisations from different major groups and coming from 21 countries from the Asia and Pacific region. Amongst other demands, the Declaration constitutes a strong call for the...

IDAHO August 26, 2013

US Religious Right Shifting Attention to Support of LGBT Criminalization Internationally, New Report Indicates

A New Report, focused specifically on Belize, suggests that right-wing religious groups from the United States are increasingly shifting their attention, to keep criminal statutes in force outside of US borders. Published by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the report...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

New Torture Claims Emerge From Ecuador’s ‘Gay Cure’ Clinics

Denisse Freire is the latest woman to go public about the physical and psychological abuse she endured after being forcibly interned in a ‘sexual reorientation’ clinic, operating as part of an underground network of ‘rehabilitation’ centres in Ecuador. At 15...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

Russian LGBT Activists’ Views on Boycott of Winter Olympics

Read this week’s statement from the Russian LGBT Network regarding a potential boycott of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics due to be held in Stochi, February 7 – 20, 2014. The statement, ‘Winter Olympics, Let’s Speak Up, Not Walk Out’,...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

Uganda’s Second Ever Pride Parade Goes Ahead Peacefully

Between 200 and 300 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people attended a pride parade on Saturday (August 3), in the highlight of Kampala’s week-long Pride Festival. The event proceeded peacefully in only the second time that a pride parade has...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

Judge Rules Case Against Anti-Gay Extremist Scott Lively Should Proceed

In a landmark precedent, a federal US judge has ruled that the case against prominent anti-gay extremist Scott Lively, brought by the Center for Constitutional Rights on behalf of a Ugandan sexual and human rights group should proceed. Justice Michael...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

Pope Francis: Who am I to Judge Gay People?

In a press conference given Monday (July 29), on his return flight from his first foreign visit to Brazil, Pope Francis made a surprise intervention on the topic of homosexuality, asking “who am I to judge?”. “They say they exist....

IDAHO August 17, 2013

Regional Network Against Homophobia Releases First Newsletter

The Regional Network Against Homophobia – which represents LGBTI activists in 17 countries throughout North Africa, the Middle-East, the Balkans and Caucasus – has released its first newsletter, three months after the Network released its First Memorandum, in dedication to...

IDAHO August 17, 2013

Exodus International to Shut Down

In news that will be welcomed by LGBT rights activists worldwide, Exodus International – the US-based organisation at the frontlines of promoting ‘gay cure’ therapies for decades – has announced it is ceasing operations. Last night (June 19), Exodus International...

IDAHO June 20, 2013

THE UK’S LESBIAN & GAY FOUNDATION CALLS ON ALLIES TO ’FLY THE FLAG’ FOR IDAHO 2013

The Manchester-based Lesbian & Gay Foundation has just launched a series of initiatives for IDAHO 2013, including the Flying the Flag project, a kiss-in flashmob, and a special May 17th vigil against homophobia, transphobia and bisphobia. Flying the Flag is...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

MAY 17 2013 IN AUSTRALIA – EVENTS LISTINGS

Follow country-wide IDAHO News & Events via facebook : the “IDAHOT-Australia” page Sydney Various events + please see the IDAHO Sydney page on facebook for News & Events also. From organisers: “In Sydney we will be commemorating IDAHO with the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

NEW EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR PRIDE WEEK/IDAHO 2013 IN CAMBODIA

The national LGBT Network, Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK), is planning a series of new events in the capital, Phnom Penh, to mark Cambodia’s Pride Week, May 12th – 19th, which will also coincide with International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

MAY 17 2013 IN FRANCE – EVENTS LISTINGS

Country wide – 40 French graphic artists will be launching an edited collection, united by the theme of fighting homo/transphobia, especially for May 17 2013. More details, and how to order the book or organise a display of the works,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Brazil : 117 events in all 27 states for IDAHO 2013 !

Thursday May 9, 2013 Brazilian activists remain at the international front-lines in the global fight against homophobia & transphobia, for IDAHO 2013. Brazil now looks set to be the country with the most events planned in the world around this...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

MAY 17 2013 IN CANADA – EVENTS LISTINGS

Toronto OUTShine will be holding their First National GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Summit in Toronto, during May 17 – 20. This will gather together young people and educators from across Canada with a focus on promoting safer and more inclusive schools...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

“RAINBOWFLASH” BALLOON RELEASES FOR MAY 17 2013 IN GERMANY & 7 OTHER COUNTRIES

If you haven’t yet joined the global mobilisations for May 17 2013, and you’re looking for a public action which can easily be planned in less than 2 weeks, you may want to consider a coloured balloon release, or “rainbowflash”...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

IDAHOT 2013 Events in India – West Bengal for May 17th

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 will be observed in three different districts in the Indian State of West Bengal: Howrah, Kolkata and North 24 Pargonas! As part of the program...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

IDAHO 2013 activities kick off in Indonesia

Various LGBT organisations in 5 cities in Indonesia coordinated by the Forum LGBTiQ Indonesia will conduct series of events on May 2013 to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. The overarching 2013 IDAHO message in Indonesia is ”Stop...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Various Churches in Ireland to hold Events for May 17th 2013

From Changing Attitude Ireland: For the past five years our Church of Ireland (Anglican) group Changing Attitude Ireland has marked IDAHO by arranging church services on a Sunday near May 17th. We are pleased to welcome this year two new...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Israel’s IDAHOT 2013 celebrations in full swing

IDAHO is held in Israel since 2006, under the name HAVANA (הבנ”ה) which is the abbreviation for IDAHO in Hebrew, and also means “Understanding”. This year, several events for Havana will be held in Israel between the dates May 16th to...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

“THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE”: VIGILS TO BE HELD ACROSS ITALY FOR IDAHO 2013

Gionata, an Italian network focussed on questions of homosexuality and faith, has announced that a series of vigils will be held on May 17th, in various Italian cities, to remember the victims of hate crimes. Participants will connect with the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Macedonia – Events for IDAHO 2013 – Say NO to Homophobia !

Information about activists’ campaign against hate speech in Macedonia, for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. The Association of lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender persons “LGBT UNITED” Macedonia again this year will celebrate IDAHO day 2013. Organisers advised “Our activities...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Mauritius getting ready for IDAHOT 2013

The 17th May marks the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and this 17th May 2013, the Mauritius-based Collectif Arc en Ciel (CAEC) is celebrating its 8th Birthday of continuous struggle against the prejudices of a burgeoning society for greater...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

LGBT activists in Saint Petersburg have IDAHO 2013 celebration amid anti-gay opposition

LGBT activists from Saint Petersburg had a successful IDAHO celebration in the Field of Mars (Marsovo Pole) today, May 17th. Despite strong opposition from anti-gay groups and representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church, the IDAHO demonstration and Rainbow Flashmob have...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Somalia IDAHO Report 2013

Local activists from Somalia reported that radio coverage, acknowledging the significance of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, on May 17 2013, constituted the first time the issue of homosexuality has ever been publicly mentioned in the country at...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

“WE WILL NEVER BE SILENT”: JOINT EVENT IN SOUTH AFRICA TO MARK MAY 17TH 2013

Iranti-Org is coordinating the event that will take place on the 17th May 2013 on the southern side of Africa. The group has invited all LGBTI activists to participate in a joint action for May 17 and has joined forces...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Cape Town Joins May 17 2013 – Various Events

The Cape Town-based LGBT group, Free Gender, together with partners, will be celebrating International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, with a panel discussion on the 17th, on the subject of “Democracy and Homosexuality in the new South Africa”. Organisers advised...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Switzerland IDAHO report 2013

The Geneva University of Art and Design won the anual IDAHO contest which reward short films made by students of art schools in western Switzerland. Organized by Mosaic-info, the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the Canton of Vaud . This...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Washington National Cathedral to Host Events for May 17th 2013

Tuesday May 7, 2013 Washington National Cathedral and the St. Paul’s Foundation  for International Reconciliation  Cordially Invite You to A Private Screening of the Award-winning Film  God Loves Uganda in commemoration of  International Day against  Homophobia and Transphobia Friday, May 17, 2013. 6...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

THE UK HITS THE 50 EVENTS MARK FOR IDAHO 2013!

THE UK HITS THE 50 EVENTS MARK FOR IDAHO 2013 ! As we get into the final countdown to IDAHOT 2013, the United Kingdom has emerged as a major hub for commemorations around the Day. Many of the best and...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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

Melbourne getting ready for annual IDAHOT Flashmob

The Melbourne IDAHOT Flashmob this year is taking place at 6pm on Friday 17th May 2013 at a secret location opposite Flinders Street Station to ‘drop dead’ and commemorate those who have died due to homophobia and transphobia. The rainbow...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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

LGBT Plovdiv organizes exhibition “Let’s leave homophobia out of the game!”

The exhibition at Plovdiv Mall will be inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Mission, Bryan Dalton, of the U.S. Embassy of Bulgaria. LGBT Plovdiv has collected over 500 pictures of people from over 10 countries to pose with a Red/Yellow penalty...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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

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

Toronto Flashmob to mark the opening of the Gay-Straight Alliance Summit

On Friday May 17th, the organisers of Canada’s first national GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) summit, OUTShine, will be occupying a public square near the conference, with a rainbow flashmob to mark IDAHO 2013. Amongst other things, they will distribute – and...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

IDAHO ACTIVITY REPORT IN CHILE

Activities in Chile ranged from a demonstration in front of the Supreme Court to protest it’s Presidents homophobic declarations, to a campaign destined to name and shame notorious homophobes. Other actions included letters and petitions to politicians on issues ranging...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

LGBT activists detained in China at IDAHO celebrations

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates across China went out to streets to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, May 17th. Activists in at least two Chinese cities were detained by the police. Yang...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

INTERNATIONAL LGBTIQ MEDIA CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FOR IDAHO IN ZAGREB, CROATIA

In Zagreb, Croatia, Domino Association/Queer Zagreb will be hosting a two dayInternational LGBT Media Conference, on May 16-17. The conference will draw together a wide range of LGBTQI groups, individuals and media professionals from across the Balkans and beyond, with a focus on...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Run against homophobia in Czech Republic

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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

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

FRENCH NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION ANNOUNCES IDAHO CONFERENCE

One of the major Students’ Unions in France organises a symposium on policies to combat homophobia through education from primary school level onwards. The symposium will be opened by Paris mayor Delanoe. The symposium will feature very authoritative voices from...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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

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

Love is the Law: Georgian LGBTQ activists to mark IDAHO in Tbilisi

The Tbilisi-based Identoba LGBTQ NGO plans to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by organizing a public march and a silent action. The aim of the march and the action is delivering the massage: “Love is for everyone” to...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Bielefeld gets Rainbow colors

The German city of Bielefeld yesterday held the second Rainbow Flashmob, releasing rainbow-colored balloons into the air. The balloons carried short messages, condemning homo/bi/transphobia and violence, with a musical support of the LesBenitas drums. The event was supported by the AIDS...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

IDAHOT Rainbow Flash in Chemnitz and other German cities heralds CSD month

On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transohobia, LGBT five cities in Germany (Pirna, Plauen, Chemnitz, Leipzig, Dresden) mobilized their efforts to raise public awareness of May 17th. Thousands of colorful balloons were let into the sky...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

800 messages against homophobia and transphobia flying in the Hamburg sky

The participants of the Rainbow Flashmob 2013 in Hamburg let 800 balloons with anti-homopbobic messages into the sky on May 17th. The organizer of the Rainbow Flashmob Germany, LSVD Hamburg, together with the Russian Rainbow Flash initiator Vanya Kilber,...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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