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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Puerto Rico

Cientos de puertorriqueños pertenecientes a la comunidad homosexual marcharon hoy por las históricas calles del Viejo San Juan con motivo del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. "La marcha sirve para educar sobre nuestra realidad como comunidades LGBT...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Iceland

Iceland In Iceland, the organisation Samtökin '78 used the occasion of May 17, 2014, to question the candidates for the upcoming elections about their stands on LGBTIQ issues & Human Rights. The city of Akranes also marked the day by...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Cuba

Desde hace siete años la celebración del 17 de mayo en Cuba es organizada por la CENESEX (Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual). El evento tiene como objetivo promover y defender el derecho a la libre y responsable orientación sexual e...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Palestine

Palestine Palestinian women’s groups held a day long program to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. The programme included a session with the participation of students and school authorities. Palestinian women’s/LBTQI group ASWAT had a study day...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Perú

En el Perú, país que tiene como gran asignatura pendiente el reconocimiento legal y social de los derechos humanos de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y transexuales, de un tiempo a esta parte a crecido el compromiso de las personas con el...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Bolivia

Bolivia, al igual que el resto de países de Latinoamérica están logrando una mayor organización en termino de defensa de derechos de las personas LGBT. Esto se ve reflejado en las múltiples actividades desarrolladas en el país para el pasado...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Guatemala

El sábado 17 de Mayo se realizó la III Caminata contra la homofobia en la ciudad de Guatemala. Tuvo lugar en la Catedral de la ciudad y culminó con una besada publica bajo el lema “Un beso por amor, un...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Jamaica

La organización J-Flag de Jamaica organizo en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo un simposio con la temática Personalidad, Ciudadanía Sexual y Religión. El mismo se desarrolló en Kingston el viernes 16 de...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Chile

La militancia LGBT en Chile a tenido grandes avances en los últimos años. El crecimiento de las organizaciones LGBT se puede observar en la gran cantidad de eventos realizados y la masividad de los mismos. La organización Iguales Chile de...

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Uruguay

La organización Ovejas Negras decretó, el día sábado 17 de mayo declarado como día internacional de la lucha contra la homo-transfobia, un llamado a la población a no acompañar en las elecciones internas a aquellos legisladores que se manifestaron en...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Ecuador

La organización Asociación ALFIL de Quito, Ecuador organizó en el marco de las actividades previstas para las semana del 17 de mayo la proyección de videos/cortos, la firma de un manifiesto público que tiene como fin ser enviado a la...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Honduras

El Movimiento de Diversidad en Resistencia (MDR) organizó el primer concierto en Tegucigalpa y en Honduras para proclamar y exigir, a través del arte, el respeto a los derechos de las personas LGTB. El evento que se llevó a cabo...

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Suriname

La organización LGBT Platform de Suriname organizó en el marco del 17 de mayo, Dia internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia la presentación de su nuevo sitio web. LGBT Platform de Suriname une a las organizaciones LGBT y de...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Montenegro

Montenegro LGBT organizations in Podgorica welcomed May 17 with a 3 days long film festival and a new publication on testimonies on social exclusion of the LGBT community. LGBT Forum Progress released a new publication in the month of May....

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Peru

Peru Peru is a country with major unresolved issues over the legal and social recognition of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. However, the visibility and organisation of LGBT activism has grown significantly recently, as was...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Argentina

Argentina The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 was the reason for various mobilizations in Argentina, across the country, in one of the biggest national movements around May 17, 2014, in the world. The Argentine Federation of lesbian, gay,...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Chile

Chile LGBT activism in Chile has increased substantially in recent years. The growth of LGBT organizations can be seen in the many events held for May 17, 2014 - with actions held across the country and tens of thousands of...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: México

México consolida su posición frente a la defensa de los derechos para todos y todas. El último 17 de mayo diversos eventos se realizaron para ratificar la necesidad de igualdad y no discriminación Por su parte el British Council de...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Uruguay

Uruguay The organization Ovejas Negras (Black Sheep) led actions for IDAHOT this year, once again, by calling for recognition of May 17 as an international day of struggle against homo-transphobic discrimination. The grass roots group called on people not to...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Nicaragua

Nicaragua fue sede de actividades sin precedentes para el 17 de mayo. Diversas organizaciones bajo la Mesa Nacional LGBT Nicaragua organizaron eventos en múltiples ciudades. El 16 de mayo se llevó a cabo la marcha de solidaridad con personas con...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Suriname

Suriname Actions for IDAHOT took place for the first time ever this year in Suriname The organization, LGBT Platform Suriname, organized around May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014, with the launching of their new website. LGBT...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Guyana

Guyana In observance of International Day Against homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) launched the Self(ie) Expression Album on Facebook on Monday, May 13 and the SASOD Cine Campaign at Moray House on Friday, May...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: El Salvador

La organización Fraternidad Gay Sin Fronteras de El Salvador desarrolló diversas actividades para el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. Entre las actividades desarrolladas se destacaron: Consulta nacional sobre avances gubernamentales en materia de Crímenes por Odio contra...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Paraguay

Como todos los años, el pasado viernes 16 de mayo se realizó el Besatón 2014, una iniciativa de la Organización SOMOSGAY en conmemoración al Día Internacional de Lucha contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia. La Plaza de Armas, frente al...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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Reporte IDAHOT 2014: Venezuela

En conmemoración 17 de mayo Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia, se realizó la 3ra. Caminata Contra la Homofobia y Transfobia bajo la consiga “Soy LGBTI, tengo derecho a expresar con libertad mi personalidad” convocada por Venezuela Diversa...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: The Netherlands

The Netherlands In the Netherlands, a new website for LGBT Youth activities was launched on IDAHOT 2014, and the Oranje Kerk in Amsterdam also organised a IDAHOT vigil to remember the victims of Anti-LGBT violence. New Platform for LGBT Youth...

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Italy

Italy Italy was witness to one of the strongest mobilisations for IDAHOT 2014, in Europe and worldwide. Actions took place in at least 15 cities, and countless topics and communities were the focus of activities around May 17 this year....

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Liberia

Liberia For the first time ever, communities in Liberia commemorated the IDAHOT with a Freedom Festival under the theme 'Freedom of Expression' which included a whole series of activities such as speeches, creative sessions, a fashion show and poetry competition....

IDAHO June 5, 2014

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IDAHOT 2014 Annual Reports Now Live !

The annual IDAHOT country reports, as well as the IDAHO Committee Summary Report 2014, are now live and complete. Together, they give a full panorama of the May 17 commemorations in the 125 countries where (a total of more than...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: France

France Various local pride marches were held in France. Including in the city of Aix en Provence, Caen, Angers and Poitiers. The national anti-homophobia organisation and helpline 'SOS homophobie' released its annual report on the state of homophobia and organised events...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Ukraine

Ukraine Ukranian LGBT activists took to the streets despite considerable social and legal challenges, and widespread political instability and distortion of human rights campaigning, and celebrated May 17 with a visit to a national wildlife island. In the city of...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Mongolia

Mongolia To celebrate the IDAHOT 2014, the LGBT Centre of Mongolia organized a competition amongst painters and photographers, to encourage creative expression around questions of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Participants created 7 paintings and 1 photographic works....

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka The commemoration of the IDAHOT 2014 in Sri Lanka took place in Colombo on the 19th of May 2014 at the Taj Samudra Hotel. Distinguished guests, including the Ambassadors for the US, Germany, Switzerland and Norway and the...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: South Korea

South Korea In South Korea, communities came together for a photo exhibition focused on queer childhoods as well as a dance & musical flashmob under the banner "Speak UP, Act UP". Photo Exhibition Korean Gay Men’s Human Rights Group Chingusai...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Indonesia

Indonesia The commemoration of the IDAHOT 2014 took place in at least 17 cities in Indonesia, from Sumatra to Papua, and from May 7 to May 16. The events took place in 13 Indonesian regions (Medan-North Sumatra, Lampung-Sumatra, Jakarta-Java, Bandung-West...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Russian Federation

Russian Federation Russian LGBT activists and allies in 16 cities took action for the IDAHOT 2014 despite considerable social and legal pressure, attacks and threats from opponents. 15 people were detained on May 17, all of whom are now released...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Haiti

Haiti The Haitian organisation Serovie, which has been providing HIV and AIDS prevention and support services to men who have sex with men (MSM) since 1999 has been taking action on May 17th for several years. This year again, a programme of...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Reports 2014: Belize

Belize IDAHOT 2014 in Belize comprised a pathbreaking series of events, featuring a special message of support from Belize's First Lady, Kim Simplis-Barrow. 150 people, including Belizean Senator Lisa Shoman, and top US and UK diplomats, gathered for events. Actions...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Uganda

Uganda Despite harsh crackdowns on freedoms of expression, assembly and association for LGBTI communities in Uganda over the past months, various actions still took place for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014. One group released a brief statement...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Myanmar

Myanmar The days was marked in 10 cities in Myanmar. A series of public events to mark the Day was organized by Colors Rainbow, Myanmar LGBT Rights Network, YG Event and the American Center. Canada Embassy in Yangon, British Embassy in...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe was one of various countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where the IDAHOT 2014 provided an entry point for encouraging discussion around sexual rights, with religious and political leaders, and on the part of the general public. Communities gathered at...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT report 2014: Lebanon

Lebanon Saturday, May 17, 2014, marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia worldwide and in Lebanon. Though traditionally seen as one of the most open countries in the Middle East, Lebanon still imposes significant legal and social discrimination against...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Armenia

Armenia In a very hostile environment, PINK Armenia and other groups, including the "New Generation" Humanitarian NGO, marked May 17 with 15 videos in dedication to freedom of expression. Activists also sent letters to the President of Armenia, the President...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Japan

Japan The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was observed in at least nine different cities in Japan, with diverse events and actions such as movie screenings, public lectures, club parties and street interventions. Call Me Kuchu, a film depicting...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Poland

Poland Polish LGBT communities are currently facing big challenges. There has recently been a sustained upsurge in attacks on LGBT communities from the Polish Church hierarchy, as well as from neo-fascist groups, which are acting to silence communities, and have...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Bulgaria

Bulgaria The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was commemorated with three different events in Bulgaria: A discussion with MEP Candidates, a Live Art Installation, and a Bike Rally in Sofia on May 17. Discussion event focuses on European elections...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Germany

Germany In Germany, in at least 24 cities actions and events took place in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014. The focuses of these actions included equal rights for same-sex couples, for marriage and adoption in...

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Greece

Greece The groups Athens Pride and Colour Youth – LGBTQ Community of Athens, commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 in conjunction with ʺVote for your rightsʺ a joint awareness raising campaign for the 2014 European parliamentary elections....

IDAHO June 4, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: India

India In India, two contributions to the celebration of the IDAHOT 2014 were reported. Actions addressed the petition at the Supreme Court to officially recognise third gender communities, and also the theme of the Right to Love - with a...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Lithuania

Lithuania May 17 actions in Lithuania spread over three weeks, and three cities, and engaged strongly with the international focus on Freedom of Expression. Highlights included a high-profile opening reception co-hosted by 14 embassies, a bus-top tour in the capital...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Serbia

Serbia Different groups and organisations in Belgrade, Serbia prepared for a variety of actions to commemorate IDAHOT, but due to the natural disaster - creating mass floods - in the Balkans right before May 17, all the actions on and...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Iran

Iran Iranian LGBT and feminist activists commemorated May 17, as a way of promoting freedom of expression for LGBT people, and for all, in Iran. One of the goals of the campaigns was to end hate speech against, and scapegoating...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Morocco

Morocco The association "Voices of Sexual Minorities" (ASWAT) launched a campaign in Morocco to fight against the 'ill treatment of sexual minorities' within Moroccan society on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. The campaign was launched only a few day...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Norway

Norway Since Norwegians celebrate Norway's Constitutional Day on May 17, IDAHOT actions usually do not take place. Nevertheless, LLH (LGBT Organisation for Norway) used the occasion to mark IDAHOT by launching an initiative for Euro Pride 2014, which will be held...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Luxembourg

Luxembourg In Luxembourg, various actions including an online campaign were organised to commemorate the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. Rosa Lëtzebuerg, together with the information center CIGALE held an action called "1000 Hands against Discrimination" at the Clairfontainesplaz in...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Czech Republic

Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, at least one event in commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia can be reported on. The event highlighted the achievements and efforts that have been put forward in the last year...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Cambodia

Cambodia A coalition of LGBTI and other civil society groups came together in the capital, Phnom Penh, on May 16 - 17, to commemorate Gay Pride, and the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) Cambodia 2014. For a full...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Tanzania

Tanzania The Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights marked May 17 with a statement that demands the protection of the human rights of LGBTQI individuals and allied human rights defenders. It also calls for the protection of the right to...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Macau

Macau In Macau, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia was celebrated with a two-day event in different locations, organised by the Rainbow of Macau. On May 17 and 18, Rainbow of Macau organised a mini-exhibit and sticker action. Everyone...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Latvia

Latvia Latvia celebrated IDAHOT 2014 with an "express yourself" photo booth in Riga. Allies and families of LGBT activists constituted a big part of the crowd. LGBT activists and their friends at MOSAIC organization invited community members and supporters to...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Switzerland

Switzerland Various actions took place to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014 in Switzerland, in different cities, and spanning a great diversity of types of action and themes addressed. Dialogi actions in Geneva - Love Does Not...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Austria

Austria In Austria, events took place for the IDAHOT 2014 in at least two cities. Actions were focused on raising awareness of the victims of LGBTI-phobic hate crimes, on the present situation of LGBTI rights in the country, and on...

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Hong Kong

Hong Kong Hong Kong saw a great variety of actions during the week around IDAHOT 2014. Organized by an alliance of four human rights organizations (Pink Alliance, Pink Season 粉紅天, Amnesty International Hong Kong, and Transgender Resource Center), the IDAHOT-HK committee was...

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IDAHOT report 2014: Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia The national LGBT organisation United and Strong Inc marked the May 17 observance with a video release online entitled, “Speak up, Speak Out, Speak Love”. This is in keeping with the IDAHOT 2014 focus on freedom of expression...

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