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Big success for the Mainz Flashmob – Germany

It’s raining kisses for LGBTI rights in Mainz, Germany May 17th As the colorful balloons take off to a gloomy sky over the cathedral square in Mainz, Germany, it starts raining kisses as the over 300 people gathered start hugging...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Rainbowflash events in Hungary to target transphobia

Building upon the success of last year’s workshop addressing transphobia within the Hungarian LGB community and based on the need to continue this kind of initiatives, Transvanilla Transgender Association decided to organize another workshop this year. “We would like...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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PLUS Kolkata to organize vigil and photo exhibit

The PLUS Kolkata and Prothoma Shelter home observing IDAHOT 2013 in three districts in West Bengal, namely, Howrah, Kolkata and North 24 Pargonas. As part of the program in Kolkata, the organizers will carry...

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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Programme of action to mark the Day in Lithuania

On May 17th Lithuanian Gay League will screen “Beyond the Pink Curtain” at Cinema Skalvija in Vilnius (6:30 pm). The film looks at homophobia in both the East and West of Europe and the role of the European Union in...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Transgender Conference marks Luxembourg Programme

From May 13 to 17, the organisation Transgender Luxembourg celebrates IDAHO-T with an international multidisciplinary Conference. The event is organised in partnership with the University of Luxembourg, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Neumünster Abbey, with the objective...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Human Rights Watch condemns anti-LGBT hate crimes in Macedonia

The international human rights organisation, Human Rights Watch, has issued a stark condemnation of the recent wave of hate crimes against LGBT people in Macedonia. They have called on the government to investigate, condemn and prosecute the perpetrators. The statement...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Blue Diamond Society initiates IDAHO program in Nepal

Nepalese LGBTQI activists organised a dance programme at Rastriya Nachghar, Kathmandu, to showcase their talent and join the global movement around IDAHOT 2013. The Nepalese Blue Diamond Society LGBT organization held the following events to celebrate May 17th: 1) Play...

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

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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Romania to hold flashmobs and special events on May 17th

Organised by ACT-Q ROMANIA, LGBT NGO for culture & communication, the 2013 IDAHO Special Event will take place at TABU THEATRE in downtown Bucharest, Romania, on May 17th. The event will consist of a series of LGBT themed moments: 1....

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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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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IDAHOT Flashmob in Murmansk commemorates victims of homophobia and transphobia

LGBT activists and their supporters organized a Rainbow Flashmob in Murmansk, Russia, to mark IDAHOT on May 17th. “The weather was nice, the mood of the participants was cheerful,” said Sergey Alekseenko, chair of the LGBT organization Maximum. The event...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Russian Court: Police Acted Illegally in Detaining Pride Participants

On June 29, between 50 and 60 people were arrested after participating in Saint Petersburg Pride 2013. Some reports suggest that all, or almost all, participants were held. Anti-gay protesters were also arrested. Moreover, reports from witnesses and those detained,...

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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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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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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Contest of video clips marks IDAHOT in Geneva

To fight against homophobic violence and their consequences, Mosaic-info, the Republic and Canton of Geneva and Vaud have created a contest video clips produced by students from the HEAD of the ECAL, the ERACOM and CFPAA, on the occasion of...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Bangkok IDAHOT Rainbow People

May 17th was chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders in 1990. The first IDAHO was organized in 2004. In 2009 transphobia was added to the name of the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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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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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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UK VOTES FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RIGHTS

MPs have voted 400 to 175 in supporting the government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill – a majority of 225 votes – following an afternoon of heated debate in the House of Commons. About 140 Conservative MPs are thought to...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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LGBT Youth Scotland ShhOUTs outs against homophobia and transphobia

Young people from LGBT Youth Scotland’s ShhOUT group will be taking part in a workshop on the history of the rainbow flag, and competing in a rainbow treasure hunt – with glorious prizes. Shout works with young people under the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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Russian Rainbow Flashmob organizers to hold mourning action in memory of murdered gay man from Volgograd

Amid news on IDAHO celebrations around the world, the IDAHO Committee is sad and deeply concerned to share news on another hate crime incident in Russia. On May 9th, a horrifying tragedy happenned in Volgograd. A young man was severely...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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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...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

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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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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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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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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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The Global Rainbow Flashmob 2013: Full list of participating countries & cities…

Archived article (2013 campaign). Albania Tirana. Argentina Buenos Aires. Australia Melbourne. Austria Vienna. Belgium Antwerp. Brazil DF - Brasilia. Rio de Janeiro Salvador Cambodia/Kampuchea Phnom Penh. Canada Toronto. China Country wide Colombia Country wide. Costa Rica San Jose. Cuba La...

IDAHO April 9, 2013

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Jakarta Organisations Celebrate IDAHO

Despite, and in reaction to, repeated homo/transphobic attacks by religious dogmatic groups over the past months, Human Rights and LGBT organisations in Jakarta held a series of events ranging from Parliamentary meetings to marches and cultural activities. As organisers put...

IDAHO June 17, 2011

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