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Cameroon IDAHO report 2013

One year after a violent mob attacked a peaceful commemoration, Cameroon saw one of the largest mobilisations in the African continent, for May 17 this year.LGBT organisations Humanity First Cameroon, Affirmative Action and Camfaids Droits De L’homme rolled out a special IDAHO...

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Canada canada may 17th Canada IDAHO Report 2013

The First National GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Summit was held in Toronto, May 17 – 20. This gathered together young people and educators from across Canada with a focus on promoting safer and more inclusive schools for everyone. Organisers also staged...

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China IDAHO Report 2013

Activists from around the country, and internationally, joined forces for actions in different cities including Beijing, Guangzhou and Changsha. A Queer Comrades event in Beijing took aim at Transphobia, and they launched a new documentary film “Brothers” – a pioneering portrayal...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Colombia

1. Izan bandera del arcoiris en la Gobernación de Bolívar en respaldo contra la homofobia El gobernador del estado de Bolivar izó en el balcón central del “Palacio de la Proclamación” la bandera que representa a la comunidad LGBTI, al...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Colombia IDAHO Report 2013

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 in Colombia was marked with various official proclamations, endorsing May 17 actions around the world, and in Colombia. A ‘March for Victory Against Homophobia’ took to the streets of Cartagena, whilst the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: Centro América

El Salvador Lanzan call center para atención a comunidad en diversidad sexual La Secretaría de Inclusión Social (SIS) inauguró el call center 131 para brindar asistencia y atención a personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales, transgéneros, travestis e intersexuales (LGBTI). http://www.diariocolatino.com/es/20130518/nacionales/115887/Lanzan-call-center-para-atenci%C3%B3n–a-comunidad-en-diversidad-sexual.htm...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Costa Rica IDAHO Report 2013

Kisses, flags and proclamations against homophobia marked the international commemorations in Costa Rica. In the capital, LGBT and human rights activists from various groups came together for a vigil outside the headquarters of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on...

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Croatia IDAHO Report 2013

In Zagreb, Domino Association/Queer Zagreb hosted a two day International LGBT Media Conference, on May 16-17. The conference drew together a wide range of LGBTIQ groups, individuals and media professionals from across the Balkans and beyond, with a focus on...

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Reporte IDAHO2013: El Caribe

Cuba Cuba en despliegue de actividades por Día Mundial contra la Homofobia La isla contó con actividades toda la semana: Paneles comunitarios, pasacalles, obras teatrales, galas culturales por el respeto a la diversidad. El 17 de Mayo se realizó una...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Cuba IDAHO Report 2013

The island saw activities around the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia spread over more than a week. Highlights included community panels, theatre, cultural galas, lectures, symposia, workshops, art exhibitions, shows, presentations, book launches, video panels, debates and street demonstrations....

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Czech Republic IDAHO Report 2013

The Czech Republic saw various events organised in Brno and Prague around May 17, including a rainbowflash balloon release, rainbow picnic, book launch, club night and creative workshop. It was also a day, however, for a high profile case of...

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Denmark IDAHO Report 2013

The Day in Denmark was marked by the release of a number of statements, by LGBT groups, human rights associations and the Danish government. The Minister of Gender Equality and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Manu Sareen, also represented the Danish government at...

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Dominican Republic IDAHO Report 2013

Trans (Transexuales, Travestis y Transgeneros) activists were at the forefront of the year’s actions in the Dominican Republic. A rally was organised in the city of Santo Domingo, to protest human rights violations in the country, and to spotlight the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013:Ecuador

Plantón y kissing en Guayaquil por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia En Ecuador se conmemoró el Día Internacional contra la homofobia y la transfobia con un plantón en el centro de Guayaquil. Al final de la congregación varias parejas realizaron...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Ecuador IDAHO Report 2013

LGBTTI activists in Ecuador marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia with an encampment in downtown Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. At the end of the action various partners also took part in a kiss-in, to attract the attention of...

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Egypt IDAHO Report 2013

Egyptian activists marked the year’s commemorations by launching an online campaign for May 11 to be recognised as ‘EDAHO’ (Egyptian Day Against Homophobia), in memory of the Queen Boat (Cairo 52) raid on a gay nightclub in 2001. Of the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Foro sobre Ley de Identidad en El Salvador para conmemorar IDAHO 2013

REDTRANSAL está organizando un evento que llame a la discusión y generación de un plan de acción para lograr una ley de identidad de género en El Salvador REDTRANSAL, Red de Organizaciones Trans de El Salvador está organizando un Foro...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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El Salvador IDAHO Report 2013

The Day in El Salvador was marked by the inauguration of a new help line to assist and care for LGBTTTI communities, which is supported by the Ministry of Social Inclusion (SIS). Trans activists linked to the group REDTRANSAL (Trans...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Estonia IDAHO 2013 Report

In the capital Tillinn, different LGBT groups hosted an evening of theatre featuring the play The Box. The play dramatises different experiences about what it means to be a minority, and a discussion session with the authors and actors followed...

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Ethiopia IDAHO Report 2013

The Group Rainbow Ethiopia HIV and Social Support Services released a statement to mark May 17, which follows: Rainbow Ethiopia HIV and Social Support Services Solidarity Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) 2013 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Fiji IDAHO Report 2013

Members of LGBT group the Drodrolagi Movement (droMo) marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 with a whole week of events. The programme included various rainbow-chalking events in the capital city of Suva, a peace vigil, a documentary screening...

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Finland IDAHO Report 2013

In Finland, the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia is widely recognised and commemorated as ’1705′. Rainbow Communities Association (Sateenkaariyhteisöt Ry) has organized the 1705 campaign since 2006, and this year added to that legacy with a vibrant new series...

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Georgia IDAHO Report 2013

It was events in Georgia that grabbed the majority of international news headlines on the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. Violent clashes on May 17 last year left activists uncertain as to what, if any, public action to...

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Germany IDAHO Report 2013

As in previous years, Germany was the international centre for “rainbowflash” balloon releases for May 17 2013. Events took place in at least 10 towns and cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Dresden and Mainz. Coloured balloon releases were joined by...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Greece IDAHO Report 2013

Greek activists contributed to the production of the May 17 Memorandum produced by the Regional Network Against Homophobia, which can be read in full here. Greek activists highlighted: The targeted attacks in Athens and other Greek cities by organized teams...

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Guatemala IDAHO Report 2013

In Guatemala, trans activists were at the centre of mobilisations for May 17 this year. Activists linked to the groups REDMMUTRANS and OTRANS organised a march for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, on May 17 itself, under the theme...

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Guyana IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT activists, young people and civil society groups gathered together on May 18, 2013 to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia by painting a section of the Georgetown seawall. The action was organised by the Guyana Equality Forum and...

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Haiti IDAHO Report 2013

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia was commemorated in Port-au-Prince, Haiti with a series of film projections, conferences, debates and testimonies. A new database system which enables confidential information sharing of the rights violations of LGBT people, was also...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Honduras IDAHO Report 2013

Events around the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Honduras lasted a week, and were spread across three different cities. A sexual diversity film mini-festival, tackling themes of ‘homo, lesbo and transphobia’ was held in the city of Comayagüela....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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HONG KONG EVENTS LISTINGS 2013

Hong Kong Pink Alliance. 2013 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – Hong Kong Rally. May 12, 2013. Organisers advised “The theme this year is “In.Justice” , to reflect the lack of legal protection from discrimination for different sexual orientations...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Hong Kong IDAHO Report 2013

A variety of vibrant and visible events marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Hong Kong, 2013. Highlights included a rally against ‘In.Justice’ on May 12 and a Global Rainbow Flashmob action on May 17. A Street Forum...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Hungary IDAHO Report 2013

A workshop, focused on the ‘general lack of visibility’ of trans people including/especially within the ‘LGBT’ movement marked the Day in Hungary. A demonstration was also held outside the Houses of Parliament in Budapest. Events by Transvanilla Transgender Association Building...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Iceland IDAHO Report 2013

Surely amongst the year’s most beautiful photographs is a set shared online by Samtökin’78, an Icelandic LGBTQI organisation, on May 17. Participants of the group encouraged people to fly the flag throughout different municipalities in the country, receiving diverse contributions,...

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India IDAHO Report 2013

The Indian state of West Bengal featured strongly in activities for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. May 17 was observed in three different districts in the state: Howrah, Kolkata (Calcutta) and North 24 Pargonas. As part of...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Indonesia IDAHO Report 2013

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

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Iran IDAHO Report 2013

Iranian activists behind the facebook group روز ملی اقلیت های جنسی ایرانی‎ (National Day of Iranian Sexual Minorities), created an online photo exhibition, ’to show their solidarity with the world on IDAHO’. Based out of the capital, Tehran, they produced and published...

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Ireland IDAHO Report 2013

Actions for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia took place in nine different cities in Ireland. Various events gave a specific platform to progressive religious voices. Five IDAHO events were held in Cathedrals – in Dublin, Belfast, Limerick, Kilkenny...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Israel IDAHO Report 2013

Several events for IDAHO/Havana were held in Israel between May 16th and 19th. Actions included facebook campaigns challenging hate and promoting visibility, a special event featuring a “coming out” action, discussion about the day and a ceremony honoring key volunteers...

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Italy IDAHO Report 2013

Progressive religious voices featured strongly in this year’s actions, with vigils to remember the victims of hate crimes held in more than 12 different towns and cities. The Rainbow Tour – a Rainbow Coloured Caravan! – toured through the streets...

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Jamaica IDAHO Report 2013

Various sectors spoke out in favour of LGBTI rights on May 17 in Jamaica, a country widely recognised as one of the most transphobic and homophobic in the world. A Human Rights Symposium, group statements, blog posts, videos and podcasts,...

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Japan IDAHO Report 2013

A rainbow soap bubble event in Iwate, was hosted by LGBT activists as their contribution to the Global Rainbow Flashmob. Participants were joined ‘by passersby including children, students who happened to be in our town on their school trip and...

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Kenya IDAHO Report 2013

A peaceful May 17 manifestation in Nairobi city centre was banned at the last minute by police. Local activists advised they had acquired a permit ahead of the event but this was unexpectedly cancelled, just ahead of the start of...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Kyrgyzstan IDAHO Report 2013

A Week Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013 – dedicated to the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia – was organized in the capital of Kyrgyzstan (May 12 – May 20). Several LGBT organizations from Kyrgyzstan joined together to organise and...

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Lebanon IDAHO Report 2013

An Anti-Homophobia rally in the capital Beirut, a documentary film screening and discussion at the French Embassy, and the participation of Lebanese activists in the Regional Network Against Homophobia statement for May 17 marked commemorations around the Day in Lebanon....

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Latvia IDAHO Report 2013

Flashmob by LGBT and their friends association MOZAIKA Organisers advised before the event: ‘On May 17, LGBT and their friends association MOZAIKA is organizing flashmob on the International Day Against Homophobia. There will be a hugging and kissing flashmob on...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Lesotho IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT activists in Lesotho made history on the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, by organising the country’s first ever pride march. This was a hugely significant act given the official criminalization of same sex relationships between men, the...

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Lithuania IDAHO Report 2013

Various events took place in the capital Vilnius, including a film screening of the documentary Beyond the Pink Curtain – which looks at homophobia in the East and West of Europe, a discussion about the safety of coming out in...

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Luxembourg IDAHO Report 2013

Transgender Luxembourg, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Neumünster Abbey, organized an international multidisciplinary conference on trans issues from May 13to 17. The event aimed at informing and raising awareness on...

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Macedonia IDAHO Report 2013

Activities for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 were reported in seven different cities in Macedonia. The key theme for the year was ‘Say No to homophobia’. Organisers advised before the event, ‘Association of lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender...

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Malaysia IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT rights activists in Malaysia joined the commemorations for May 17, in various ways in 2013, including through different online actions. Highlights included the launching of a web-based video campaign to challenge transphobia. The campaign asks questions, in particular, of...

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Mauritius IDAHO Report 2013

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Mauritius was marked by the 8th anniversary of LGBT group Collectif Arc en Ciel (CAEC), which held various events around May 17. The organisers, CAEC, explained in the lead-up to events: ‘The...

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Malta IDAHO Report 2013

In La Valletta (Friday May 17th), a prayer vigil took place at the University Chaplaincy / University Chapel at the initiative of the Drachma Parent’s and LGBT groups. For more information please see: The Drachma blog: www.drachmalgbt.blogspot.com European LGBT Christian...

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Reporte IDAHO2013: México

Campaña “Reacciona México” para conmemorar Día Iinternacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia Durante el mes de mayo, Reacciona México RMX, lanza su campaña “Reacciona México Sin Homofobia”, la cual consiste en invitar a Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil, Dependencias Gubernamentales, Iniciativa...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Mexico IDAHO Report 2013

International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, and the entire month of May in Mexico was marked by the campaign ‘Talk Mexico’ (Reacciona México), in which LGBT associations invited civil society organizations, government agencies, companies and the general public to...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Moldova IDAHO Report 2013

The capital Chisnau was a key focus for events in Moldova, which dovetailed this year with activities for the 12th Moldovan LGBT Pride Festival, ‘Rainbow over the Dniester’. 5 days of diverse events went ahead which included exhibitions, same sex...

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France IDAHO report 2013

The Day’s main event in France was undoubdtedly the announcement from the Constitutional Court that the Same-Sex marriage law was not contravening any constitutional principle. This step was the last one in a long and heated legislative process and May 17...

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Montenegro IDAHO Report 2013

Activists in Mongolia held an essay competition for youth and university students in commemoration of IDAHO 2012. A total of 25 people submitted essays on the topic “How could young people participate in making the learning environment of the sexual minorities of...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Nepal IDAHO Report 2013

Dance, speeches, debates, awards for journalists, and a pride flag-raising ceremony marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 in Nepal. Different LGBT associations came together to organise events, in one of Asia’s more liberal contexts for LGBTQI rights,...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Morocco IDAHO report 2013

For the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Moroccan Aswat LGBT magazine, dedicated to the gay and lesbian community, launched a cyber campaign called ‘Love for All’ and the fight against homophobia. Through this campaign, organizers hoped to “act...

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Netherlands IDAHO Report 2013

The International IDAHO Forum in the Hague was, of course, a clear highlight of events in the Netherlands, with a special mention for Queen Máxima of the Netherlands who became the first monarch ever to participate in the May 17...

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New Zealand IDAHO Report 2013

Helen Clark, head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and former New Zealand Prime Minister issued a strong statement of support for the Day, and underlining recent gains in the legislative arena for LGBT communities. Clark underscored that “Last...

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Nicaragua IDAHO Report 2013

A range of activities took place in the capital city, Managua, for May 17, as part of Nicaraguan LGBTI activists’ campaign ‘April 26 – May 17 – June 28′ (April 26 being National Day of Lesbian Visibility and June 28...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Nigeria IDAHO Report 2013

From the Conference Hall of the ICARH in the Nigerian Capital, Abuja, on May 17, 2013 the following statement was made by Ifeanyi Orazulike, Executive director of the International Centre for Advocacy on Rights to Health and Co-Chair of the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Palestine IDAHO Report 2013

Palestinian women’s/LBTQI group ASWAT published a critical statement of solidarity for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, on a platform of ‘No to bargaining on rights. No to hierarchy on rights. And no to the fragmentation of rights.’...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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