Equality Jamaica - IDAHOT 2025 Essay Competition
2025-05-13 08:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00 (America/Jamaica) | Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
The IDAHOT 2025 Essay Competition is an event organized by Equality for All, inviting Jamaicans over 18 to submit essays addressing barriers to inclusion in education and the workplace for LGBTQ+ individuals. The competition is open to all Jamaicans aged 18 and above, with essays required to be between 1,500-2,000 words, informed by the 2023 Social and Institutional Barriers to Inclusion Research by IDEA Research Centre. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 30, 2025, at 5 pm, with prizes ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 for the top three entries.

Info campaign: We already know each other
2025-05-17 10:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Ukraine, Ukraine
Informational campaign in Ukraine. “We Already Know Each Other” is a campaign about the LGBT+ people who are already part of our lives — friends, neighbors, colleagues. It explains how to support them in everyday situations: at work, in school, or during casual conversations. The campaign sheds light on what coming out means and why not everyone can do it safely. It helps recognize everyday homophobia, understand how jokes can hurt, and why equality needs public support, not just private acceptance. By fostering empathy and awareness, the campaign encourages everyone to be active allies and create a more inclusive and respectful society.

Communion
2025-05-17 12:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00 (Africa/Cairo) | Seth Deacon Art Studios, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925, South Africa
Communion or Queer Communion is a project dedicated to remembering and celebrating the lives of marginalised queer people who were murdered for living as themselves. The project is a rejection of the attempts to dismiss, defile or simply erase LGBTQIA+ people. It started from a need to process on a personal level the emotional impact of news reports of hate crime murders that became increasingly frequent during the Covid pandemic. It has continued in part because of the engagement of those in the community who have reacted positively and encouraged me to continue.
I believe that hate crime and the manner in which authority and society respond to it act to create an environment of fear, as well as the sense that LGBTQIA+ lives are disposable and shameful. In spite of this queer people continue to live openly in defiance of attempts to control or police them into compliance. The works are meant to celebrate the simultaneously incandescent and ordinary lives that have been lost, as well as mourning, they also are a refusal of the tendency to place the inflicted pain, death and violence at the centre of how we remember them.
The project is also about visibility, asking us who is deserving of commemoration and who we are content to erase, sweep under the carpet. Many of these were create using photographs that were blurry or overly cropped, and in some sense the accessibilty of photographs has dictated the choice of portraits.
The project consists of a series of portraits that evoke a sense of the sacred through references to spiritual iconography to create spaces for contemplation and stillness. There are currently three forms of the project that are ongoing.
An installation consisting of a 14 sided metal framework that holds 13 portraits that are hand painted on cast acrylic sheeting and act in a similar way to stained glass windows, was first exhibited at the Spier Light Art Festival in 2021, and later at the Kopano gathering. This installation included portaits of Nonhlanhla Kunene; Sphamandla Khoza; Motshidi Pascalina (Pasca); Kirvan Fortuin; Sam Mbatha; Buhle Poswa; Lindokuhle Mapu; Nare Mphela; Bonang Gaelae; Lonwabo Jack; Phelokazi Mqathana; Lindokuhle Cele; Liyabona Mabishi.
A series of watercolour paintings on paper that aim to act as a commemorative archive. The watercolour paintings allow for a more responsive archive and will continue to evolve and grow in response to the environment as much as is possible.

Dialogue for the Inclusion of Diversity
2025-05-20 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | OHCHR Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Colonia Palmira, República de México Avenue, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, 11101, Honduras
The Dialogue for the Inclusion of Diversity was a space for meaningful engagement among civil society organizations representing the LGBTIQ+ population, United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and UN Globe in honduras. Held in the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), the dialogue commemorated the historic decision by the World Health Organization to remove homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses. It also served as a platform to advocate for the human rights, equality, and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
The event saw strong participation from civil society organizations representing the LGBTIQ+ population, highlighting their leadership and active role in the national efforts to promote inclusion and protect rights. Through open dialogue, participants addressed key concerns currently faced by the community, including stigma, violence, and barriers to access to services and justice. During the dialogue, the UN also assured the participants about the organization’s unwavering commitment to protect their human rights and accompany them in facing the challenges shared.
The space reinforced the collective commitment to strengthen joint efforts in guaranteeing the rights, equality, and inclusion of all people without discrimination. It also underscored the importance of continuing to build alliances between civil society and the United Nations to promote transformative change and ensure that no one is left behind.
In a context where the LGBTIQ+ population are facing backlash globally, the meeting and public posts regarding it, contributes to advocate for their rights and inclusion.

2025 European IDAHOT+ Forum: “Advancing SOGIGESC Equality and Inclusion in a Transforming Europe”
2025-05-20 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt Valletta, 1645, Malta
20 May 2025, Valletta, Malta – The 12th Edition of the European IDAHOT+ Forum will convene in Valletta under the theme “Advancing SOGIGESC Equality and Inclusion in a Transforming Europe,” hosted by Malta under its Presidency of the Council of Europe. Co-organised by the Government of Malta and the Council of Europe’s SOGIESC Unit, the Forum marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, and Intersexphobia (IDAHOT), observed annually on 17 May.
The Forum will address emerging challenges and opportunities for advancing SOGIESC equality across Europe, focusing on strategies to counter the rise of anti-LGBTI narratives and protect existing gains. Discussions will also highlight the implementation of national and regional action plans aimed at combatting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics.
As in previous editions, European LGBTI civil society organisations will present their annual maps and indexes, offering a comprehensive overview of LGBTI rights in Europe. The Forum will also feature discussions on promoting inclusive practices in sport, addressing intersecting forms of discrimination, and strengthening legal protections for LBTIQ+ women.
On 21-22 May, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (ADI-SOGIESC) will conduct its 3rd meeting in Malta to advance its work, including on a Draft Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons and a review of Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)5 to member states on measures to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity (CM/Rec(2010)5)

UN-GLOBE IDAHOBIT Webinar - The power of communities
2025-05-21 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | https://may17.org/es/event/2025-un-globe-idahobit-webinar-the-power-of-communities/
UN-GLOBE, which supports the rights of LGBTIQ+ UN personnel and dependents, is hosting a virtual panel discussion about queer community building within the UN. The webinar will feature 5 LGBTIQ+ panelists with a variety of intersecting identities sharing their experiences, as well as a Q&A portion for webinar participants.
Registration link.

Joy As Resistance - A Collage Workshop for LGBTQIA+ Communities
2025-05-21 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Eucla) | Ivanhoe Library, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079, Australia
Join celebrated local poet and host of the Fierce-Gentle podcast, Fleassy Malay for two creative workshops in honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT).
At Ivanhoe Library, join Joy as Resistance — a visual arts workshop where participants will explore joy as a form of resilience and strength in the face of challenges to our rights and safety. Using the playful and revealing artform of collage, this workshop embraces the IDAHOBIT 2025 theme, #ThePowerofCommunities.

WorldPride 2025 + OUR PRIDE Shorts & Arts Fest + Global Gatherings
2025-05-22 - 2025-06-30 | https://may17.org/es/event/worldpride-2025-our-pride-shorts-arts-fest-global-gatherings/
We invite IDAHOBIT event producers to May 17 Early Access to the official WorldPride 2025 virtual event. OUR PRIDE Short & Arts Fest. IDAHOBIT event producers are invited to submit details of their festival: http://ourpride.org/idahobit
Event producers will be invited to a join a Session to present highlights of their IDAHOBIT event, video and photos in the WorldPride June 1 – 9 virtual event.
It’s easy! Simply submit your event and we can schedule a day and time to make a live or pre-recorded presentation with a global audience to experience highlights from your IDAHOBIT event.
The focus is on Arts, Advocacy and Human Rights.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
From anywhere in the world, join the multifaceted 8th annual OUR PRIDE Short Film + Arts Festival, including online community gathering spaces and networking. The 40 day OUR PRIDE Shorts Fest opens May 22 through June 30, featuring 170+ short films from 25+ countries, spanning diverse genres, drama, comedy, romance, documentary, animation, experimental, poetry and more. Streaming anywhere on Android, iOS, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and the web.
The festival’s virtual “Global Gatherings” are focused on arts, advocacy, and human rights, offering opportunities for community networking, discussions, and performances from various artists and activists, including live events featuring filmmakers and film screenings. The “Global Gatherings” feature online community gathering spaces and networking, short film watch party screenings, music, artwork, poetry, literature, digital media, performances, panel discussions, and community activism around the world.
Filmmakers, musicians, artists, writers, performers, digital creators, human rights activists and advocates present films, new music, a wide range of art, literature, and innovative community resilience and empowerment efforts. Community networking features and meeting spaces provide opportunities for building new relationships, creating alliances and instilling inspiration transcending borders.

KAP’FEST – Semaine des Diversités
2025-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Havre studio / KayMeet, Anatole France Street, Fort-de-France, 97200, Martinique
Le samedi 17 mai 2025, viens vivre une journée unique faite de créativité, d’expression libre et de rencontres inspirantes 💃🎨📝
🗓️ Au programme :
🖌️ Atelier dessin
📝 Écriture poétique
👠 Heels
💃 Catwalk
🤣 Thérapie par le rire
💄 Maquillage Drag
📍 Lieux : Kay Meet , Havre Studio & Rue colorée selon les ateliers
📩 Ateliers gratuits ou à participation libre – sur inscription uniquement (places limitées)
✨ Et pour finir en beauté…
🔥 Rendez-vous à 20h à la Rue Colorée – rue Garnier Pagès pour le “Cabaret au Balcon” : un spectacle flamboyant et inclusif à ne pas manquer !
Viens comme tu es, avec l’envie de créer, d’oser et de t’amuser 🫶

Better definitions, for better human rights?
2025-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | Berges du Rhône Campus, Université Lumière Lyon 2, 4bis Rue de l'Université, Lyon, 69007, France
These past years anti-gender movements towards LGBTI+ communities around the world have made great efforts to redefine key terms used in international human rights law to protect these minorities. After some successful bills were passed in Africa, this movement also had some victories in Europe and America, challenging there too the definition established in international human rights law.
This conference will gather experts on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics from various fields (diplomacy, international organization, courts, academia), to discuss how definition can be crucial for the protection of sexual, gendered and sexed minorities around the world.
PROGRAM
Opening statements

Adrien BASCOULERGUE, Dean of the Faculty of Law Julie-Victoire Daubié at University Lumière Lyon 2
Jean-Marc BERTHON, French ambassador for LGBT rights (video record)
Round-Table chaired by Benjamin MORON-PUECH, Professor at University Lumière Lyon 2
Silvan Agius (Former SOGIESC legal expert of European commissioner Helena Dalli)
Raina Georgieva, legal expert at the Bulgarian Constitutional court
Marcin Górski, ECHR ad hoc Judge for Poland
Pierre Michel, Senior Lecturer at University Lumière Lyon 2
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Low-Pressure Poetry for LGBTQIA+ Communities
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Eucla) | Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham, Victoria, 3095, Australia
Join celebrated local poet and host of the Fierce-Gentle podcast, Fleassy Malay for two creative workshops in honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT).
At Eltham Library, Fleassy will lead a writing workshop offering LGBTQIA+ community members a chance to share and reflect on their lived experiences through writing prompts, conversations, and creative writing activities like blackout poetry.

Existence is Resistance: Global Solidarity with Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse Communities
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nBObjq5BS52yxoW2nMKD9w#/registration
In the wake of IDAHOBIT, and as regressive forces threaten human rights across the globe, our webinar will explore powerful resistance strategies and support networks built by trans communities.
Featuring experts from IPPF, International Trans Fund, GATE & TYI Uganda, learn how feminist, HIV+, SRHR and LGBTQI+ movements can strengthen solidarity by coming together.
We will have assisted interpretation in French and Spanish using Wordly.

The Future of Global LGBTI+ Rights: Navigating Uncertainty and Building Alternatives
2025-05-29 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_saSpz4mGSYuwmQgFRTX57A#/registration
To mark this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, Kaleidoscope Trust is proud to announce a free online panel on May 29th at 2:30 PM (UK time).
Join our free, virtual event where Kaleiodoscope Trust will bring together activists, changemakers, diplomats and civil society leaders, to engage in a focused dialogue about the threats facing LGBTI+ rights and communities worldwide in this new era. The discussion will also explore strategies to strengthen collaboration, leverage international networks, and identify new opportunities to support and protect LGBTI+ rights in this critical period.
The global landscape for LGBTI+ rights demands urgent attention as a resurgence of populism and a troubling backlash against equality unfolds in many parts of the world, particularly in countries with a colonial legacy. Hostility towards LGBTI+ advocacy and communities is reshaping public discourse, bringing opportunities for collaboration, and setting concerning precedents in human rights practices. The proliferation of homophobic narratives and regressive policies is risking hard-won progress and endangering the safety, dignity, and freedom of our communities.
Our communities are our backbone, and we are honoured to celebrate them today and every day.
🌟 Join us in solidarity, reflection, and action.

Equality Jamaica - IDAHOT Essay Competition 2026
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 (America/Jamaica) | Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
Got ideas about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in Jamaica? Your voice matters.
The Equality For All Foundation Jamaica Ltd. IDAHOT 2026 Essay Competition is now open to all Jamaicans 18+.
📝 Essay Topic:
“Considering the current legal and social status of queer people in Jamaica, how can the vision of the Queer Agenda particularly for Family Life, Education and Training and Employment be realized?”
Submission Guidelines:
✔️1,500 – 2,000 words
✔️Written in English
✔️APA citation with reference list
✔️Must incorporate recommendations from the Queer Agenda
✔️Include author name and essay title
✔️AI-generated essays are not permitted
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 $30,000 | 🥈 $20,000 | 🥉 $10,000
📅 Deadline: April 10, 2026 (5PM)
📧 Submit to: adrian@equalityjamaica.org
Subject: IDAHOT Essay Competition 2026
Share your ideas. Shape the conversation. Help imagine a more inclusive Jamaica.

#ResistWithPride 2026
2026-04-17 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 (Europe/London) | Global, United Kingdom
An Amnesty International-led campaign titled “#ResistWithPride” running from 17 May to 31 July 2026. The main themes are: myth-busting of anti-LGBTI+ narratives, and reflecting the diversity ad inclusivity of “family”.

LGBTQI+ Awareness & Informational Workshop for Georgian Immigrants in New York
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn, NY, 4611 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11219, United States
This community-based educational workshop, led by Konstantine Svanidze, a proud member of the LGBTQI+ community and a trauma-informed psychosocial specialist, will take place on May 3, 2026, in New York. The workshop will bring together Georgian-speaking LGBTQI+ immigrants, allies, asylum seekers, parents, and community members for an informative and supportive discussion about LGBTQI+ identity, terminology, visibility, dignity, safety, and community participation.
The event will focus on understanding LGBTQI+ concepts, including the difference between gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and lived experience. It will also explore why respectful language matters when people speak about their own stories. The workshop will discuss the importance of visibility, community education, and informed support for LGBTQI+ people, especially immigrants and asylum seekers who may come from countries where LGBTQI+ people still face stigma, discrimination, or violence.
Before this workshop, we began preparing the community through public Georgian language conversations and interviews shared on our Facebook page. These conversations included voices that have rarely, if ever, been heard publicly in this way within the Georgian community in the United States: a Georgian mother speaking openly in support of her gay child, a gay Georgian man openly sharing about his life and his adopted children, a psychologist working with immigrant women, and other community voices connected to identity, family, migration, fear, resilience, and acceptance.
For us, this is not only an event. It is a difficult and meaningful step toward building a safer ground where Georgian LGBTQI+ immigrants and their families can speak more openly, be seen, and feel less alone. This work is not easy. It requires courage from activists, families, professionals, and community members who are slowly opening doors that were closed for many years.
For the Georgian LGBTQI+ community, May 17 is a deeply painful date connected to fear, violence, silence, resistance, and courage. Preparing this May 3 workshop became one of our most important steps toward connecting Georgian LGBTQI+ immigrant voices in New York with the global mission of IDAHOBIT.
The event will include Georgian language scripts, educational materials, and community discussion. If IDAHOBIT organizers or partners are interested in future collaboration, we are open-hearted and ready to provide additional materials, photos, videos, English translations, subtitles, and documentation that can help make these invisible needs, stories, and voices more visible.
VICI Team LLC is open to future collaboration, translation support, documentation sharing, public awareness work, and any additional steps that may support Georgian LGBTQI+ immigrant visibility within the global IDAHOBIT movement.

From Insight to Action: Launching the Queer Forced Displacement Network (QFDN)
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-08 | Mövenpick Hotel Bangkok, 252 Sukhumvit Soi 10, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
From Insight to Action: Launching the Queer Forced Displacement Network (QFDN) — the culminating conference of Rainbow Railroad’s Queer Forced Displacement Initiative (QFDI). Taking place 6–8 May 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (in-person and online), the conference officially launches the QFDN: a global multi-stakeholder network advancing protection, advocacy and coordinated support for LGBTQI+ people experiencing forced displacement. Highlights include launching interim governance, sharing regional consultation findings, endorsing the Multi-Stakeholder Declaration, and building connections across civil society, governments, UN agencies, funders and people with lived experience. This conference takes place in the frame of IDAHOBIT 2026 and the global theme ‘At the heart of democracy.’

EXISTER / RÉSISTER : Existences queers – résister à l’effacement !
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-17 | various locations, Geneva, Switzerland
En mobilisant des slogans historiques, la Ville de Genève invite la population, du 7 au 17 mai
2026, à refuser la normalisation des postures réactionnaires et des discours de haine afin de
se positionner contre les violences envers les personnes LGBTIQ+.
En marge de la Journée internationale de lutte contre l’homophobie, la biphobie et la transphobie du
17 mai, la Ville de Genève propose chaque année une campagne combinant un affichage public et
un programme d’évènements et de rencontres visant à sensibiliser la population aux discriminations
en lien avec l’orientation sexuelle et affective, l’identité et l’expression de genre et les
caractéristiques sexuées. L’édition 2026 rappelle que les personnes LGBTIQ+ ont toujours existé et
continuent de résister à l’effacement et au poids des normes dominantes. Elle permet de mettre en
lumière les ressources développées par les personnes LGBTIQ+ pour survivre et s’épanouir.
La programmation, réalisée en partenariat avec de nombreuses associations et institutions locales,
propose, en plus de la traditionnelle commémoration du 17 mai en hommages aux victimes de
LGBTIQ+phobies, des rencontres publiques et ateliers qui valorisent les pratiques d’entraide et les
savoirs développés par les communautés LGBTIQ+ pour se protéger, se soutenir et défendre leurs
existences (manifestations, actions militantes, plaidoyers, engagements associatifs ou encore
artistiques.
Le programme complet est disponible sur www.17mai-geneve.ch.

Planning and Implementing 2SLGBTQI Events Amid Rising Hate
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Canada, 120 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4K2, Canada
A free one-hour webinar held in recognition of IDAHOBIT and ahead of Pride season, offering practical guidance on planning and hosting safer 2SLGBTQI events in a time of rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate. Participants will gain essential safety tips for attendees and de-escalation communication techniques to navigate challenging situations. Hosted by Egale Canada, proudly supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). Wednesday 7 May 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET. Register via Egale’s free workshops page.

IDAHOBIT 2026: Get Inspired – Share Plans and Pool Resources (ILGA World members' meet-up)
2026-05-07 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
A collaborative meet-up dedicated to ILGA World member organisations as they prepare for IDAHOBIT 2026. Thursday 7 May, 3:00–4:00 PM CEST. Online. The session provides a space for members to share upcoming IDAHOBIT 2026 events and initiatives, exchange campaign resources including messaging and visuals, strengthen event mobilisation efforts across regions, and identify opportunities for collaboration and mutual support. Whether planning an event, supporting advocacy efforts, or looking to engage your community, this is an opportunity to connect, learn and mobilise together.

Our Tribe
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris) | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Our Tribe is the LGBTQ+ ministry of Augustine United Church in partnership with Metropolitan Community Church. Open to all queer people, allies, friends and family.
We meet monthly on Zoom at 7.30pm (British Summer Time) on the First Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is on Thursday 7th May at 7.30pm until 9.00pm.
Every month we celebrate virtual communion which is open to all and you can participate if you wish. All welcome.
Email centre.manager@augustine.org.uk for Zoom link.

LSA Queer Mixer – IDAHOBIT (UBQ Fitzroy)
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | UBQ, 95–97 Smith Street, Fitzroy, 3065, Australia
LSA’s Queer Mixer for IDAHOBIT 2026. Friday 8 May 2026, 6pm–9pm. At UBQ, 95–97 Smith Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065. Entry $5 on the door. All LGBTQIA+ people and allies welcome. Hosted by the Law Students’ Association Pride Committee.

Big Gay BBQ 6: GrillOUT
2026-05-09 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lower Hume Park Picnic Area, Hume Park, New Westminster, V3L 5L5, Canada
The sixth annual Big Gay BBQ hosted by the Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Saturday 9 May 2026, 4pm–8pm, Lower Hume Park Picnic Area, New Westminster, BC, Canada. Free entry. Halal meat available; catered to vegans, vegetarians and those with Celiac disease. Bring cash donations for Qmunity. Family and dogs welcome. BBQ is go rain or shine (large covered picnic shelter on site).

Your Blaming The Wrong 1%
2026-05-10 20:00 - 20:30 UTC | United Kingdom, United Kingdom
A music video released for IDAHOBIT by Transsister & The Robots a virtual / human project to raise awarness of hate against the LGBTQIA+ community. This music video is a call for support and solidarity in the fight for Trans, Nonbinary, Intersex Human and Civil Rights promoting Love Not Hate. Any profits raised from the music are donated to Medway Pride CIC to support LGBTQIA+ community in Medway UK

IDAHOBIT Flag Raising and Morning Tea – Surf Coast
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Surf Coast Shire Council, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay, 3228, Australia
IDAHOBIT Flag Raising and Morning Tea at Surf Coast Shire Council, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay VIC (Wadawurrung Country). Monday 11 May 2026, 10am–11:30am. Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony followed by morning tea. Guest speaker: Reuben Whyte from Them Humans Inc (2025 Victorian Pride Awards Ally of the Year), who will speak about supporting young LGBTIQA+ people through art workshops in Surf Coast Shire and beyond. Fully accessible venue; hearing loops and noise cancelling headphones available on request. All genders and ages welcome.

Rainbow flag raising in Manningham
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Civic Centre Doncaster, 699 Doncaster Road, 3108, Doncaster, VIC, Australia
Join us as we recognise International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Our event will start outside the Civic Centre in Doncaster as we raise the rainbow flag.
We’ll then head upstairs to the Manningham Function Centre to hear from our guest speaker, Anastasia Le, over morning tea.
Anastasia is a trans woman of Vietnamese heritage, whose work focuses on social inclusion, institutional safety and organisational culture.
This is an opportunity to come together to recognise the strengths, contributions and resilience of the LGBTIQA+ community in Manningham.
This is a free event, but registrations are essential.

IDAHOBIT 2026: Fairfield – Liverpool LGBTQI+ Inclusive Network
2026-05-12 12:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Fairfield Youth and Community Centre, 55 Vine St, Fairfield, NSW, 2165, Australia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated globally on 17 May each year, bringing people together to affirm inclusion, raise awareness of LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing, and strengthen a shared commitment to safe and respectful communities.
The Fairfield Liverpool LGBTQI+ Network will commemorate IDAHOBIT on 12 May, inviting services, partners, community members, and allies to come together to stand against discrimination and celebrate diversity across south western Sydney.
When: Tuesday 12 May, 12.30pm-2.30pm
Where: Fairfield Youth and Community Centre, 55 Vine St, NSW 2165

IDAHOBIT Afternoon Tea and Stories
2026-05-12 14:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 19 Corporate Drive Heatherton, 19 Corporate Drive, Heatherton, VIC, 3202, Australia
Team of staff working at Heatherton Victoria Brotherhood of St Laurence Services will celebrate with a rainbow colored afternoon tea and sharing of stories to raise awareness of challenges and justice issues for people from LGBTQI+ community through story sharing

IDAHOBIT at Box Hill
2026-05-12 15:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Box Hill Central, 1 Main Street, Box Hill, 3128, Australia
IDAHOBIT community gathering in true rainbow form at the Red Pod in Box Hill Central (Box Hill Mall area, near Box Hill train station). Tuesday 12 May 2026, 3:30pm–5:30pm. Free, no RSVP required. Services represented include: Healthability, Box Hill Headspace, Youth Connexions, Satellite Foundation, Family Access Network, Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect, Department of Justice and Community Safety, MacKillop Family Services, Box Hill High School, DFFH Family Safety Orange Door, Box Hill Institute of TAFE and EACH. Fun activities and loads of rainbows. All welcome.

Open Frame: Short LGBTIQ+ films for IDAHOBIT
2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Palais des Nations, Room XIV Cinema, Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Open Frame: Short LGBTIQ+ Films for IDAHOBIT marks the 2026 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and reflects the global theme “At the heart of democracy.” The event explores how equality, dignity and participation of LGBTIQ+ people are essential to strong and inclusive democratic societies.
Through a curated short film programme, the event uses storytelling to open space for reflection and dialogue on lived experience, human rights and belonging. It brings together the diplomatic community, UN and international organization personnel, and partners in International Geneva to engage with culture as a bridge between values and practice, and to reaffirm commitments to non‑discrimination and inclusion.
Organized by UN-GLOBE Geneva, the event is generously co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Spain to the United Nations, the United Nations Office at Geneva, and UNAIDS, in collaboration with Everybody’s Perfect, Geneva’s International Queer Film Festival.
