BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IDAHOBIT - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://may17.org/es X-WR-CALDESC:Eventos para IDAHOBIT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Jamaica BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Fiji BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:+12 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Dar_es_Salaam BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EAT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Porto-Novo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WAT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Beirut BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240330T220000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241026T210000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250329T220000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251025T210000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260328T220000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261024T210000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Gaborone BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CAT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:-03 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Lagos BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WAT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Mexico_City BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250517T100257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T100257Z UID:10000129-1747008000-1747612799@may17.org SUMMARY:Trans-Allyship in Action DESCRIPTION:Cork marks May 17th\, the International Day Against Homophobia\, Lesbophobia\, Transphobia\, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) each year with LGBTI+ Awareness Week\, reaffirming our commitment to equality\, inclusion\, and solidarity. \nThis year’s theme\, “Trans Allyship in Action\,” highlights the urgent need for meaningful and active support for trans and non-binary people. At a time when trans rights are increasingly under attack globally\, allyship must go beyond statements of support. It must be a commitment to advocacy\, protection\, and empowerment. \nWe invite you to attend\, engage\, and stand in unwavering solidarity with trans and non-binary people in Cork and beyond. Through a series of events\, discussions\, and community gatherings\, Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week 2025 will explore what it means to be a true ally in policy\, workplaces\, schools\, healthcare\, and everyday life. \nNearly a decade after the Gender Recognition Act 2015 granted legal recognition to trans male and trans female people in Ireland\, many still face barriers to healthcare\, safety\, and full social inclusion. Hate crimes and transphobic rhetoric are on the rise\, highlighting the need for strong protections and meaningful allyship. While discussions around hate speech legislation continue to evolve\, it remains vital to ensure that all communities feel supported and safeguarded. Together\, we can build a future where trans people are not just accepted but celebrated and protected. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-trans-allyship-in-action/ LOCATION:Fitzgerald’s Park\, Mardyke\, Mardyke\, Cork City\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Community gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-programme-cover.jpg GEO:53.7797554;-7.3055309 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fitzgerald’s Park Mardyke Mardyke Cork City Ireland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mardyke:geo:-7.3055309,53.7797554 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250516T120730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T120730Z UID:10000107-1747008000-1747699199@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025 – Window Display Competition Entry Macedon Ranges DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to take part in Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s IDAHOBIT Window Display Competition\, standing in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities across the Macedon Ranges and beyond. \nIDAHOBIT—the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia—is held every year on May 17. It’s a day to raise awareness\, spark conversations\, and take a stand against discrimination in all its forms. Now also known as the Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination\, it affirms the importance of inclusion for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex\, queer\, asexual and other diverse identities. \nAt HMS Community\, we’re committed to:\n🟣 Welcoming people of all genders\, sexual orientations\, backgrounds\, and abilities.\n🟣 Partnering with LGBTI+ organisations to ensure respectful and informed support.\n🟣 Promoting inclusive care through policy\, practice\, and lived experience—including within our leadership. \nOur display is a public commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and dignity for all. \nThanks to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health for creating space to celebrate visibility and allyship in our region. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit-2025-window-display-competition-entry-macedon-ranges/ LOCATION:HMS Community\, 2/18\, Gisborne\, VIC\, 3071\, Australia CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Art or creative expression ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HMS Community":MAILTO:info@hmscommunity.org.au GEO:-37.7600493;145.0080039 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HMS Community 2/18 Gisborne VIC 3071 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2/18:geo:145.0080039,-37.7600493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250519T053049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T053644Z UID:10000137-1747123200-1748624400@may17.org SUMMARY:Equality Jamaica - IDAHOT 2025 Essay Competition DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-equality-jamaica-idahot-2025-essay-competition/ LOCATION:Jamaica\, Kingston\, Jamaica CATEGORIES:Art or creative expression ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IDAHOT-2025-Essay-Competition.png ORGANIZER;CN="Equality for All Foundation Jamaica Limited":MAILTO:admin@equalityjamaica.org GEO:18.0178743;-76.8099041 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T121833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T121952Z UID:10000061-1747267200-1747526399@may17.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Fiji Coalition Reset Convening DESCRIPTION:International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia 2025\n“The Power of Communities”\nLocation: Suva\, Fiji (TBC)\nDates: May 15–17\, 2025 \nBackground & rationale \nThe International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)\, observed annually on May 17\, raises awareness of the discrimination and violence faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals worldwide. Established in 2004\, it marks the 1990 declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder by the WHO. \nMarking IDAHOBIT in Fiji is essential in addressing the persistent stigma\, discrimination\, and exclusion faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals despite legal protections. While Fiji’s Constitution prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity\, societal attitudes remain deeply influenced by conservative religious and traditional norms\, often leading to marginalisation in families\, workplaces and public spaces. Many Fijians of diverse SOGIESC struggle with limited access to safe spaces\, mental health support\, and economic opportunities\, making community-led initiatives crucial for fostering inclusion and acceptance. \nThe 2025 theme\, “The Power of Communities”\, highlights the role of collective action in advancing equality and inclusion. It is especially relevant to Fiji\, where collective structures the Vanua (traditional communities)\, religious groups such as the mandali\, village women and youth clubs\, and grassroots structures- play a pivotal role in shaping societal attitudes and policies. Historically\, community mobilisation has driven change in climate justice and women’s rights\, demonstrating its potential to advance LGBTIQA+ rights and equality. Strengthening solidarity within these spaces can challenge prejudice\, promote allyship\, and create lasting cultural shifts. By marking ODAHOBIT\, we raise awareness and visibility and empower communities to drive meaningful changes. \nOrganising partners \nIDAHOBIT 2025 is organised in partnership between Oceania Pride and the Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG).\nOceania Pride was established in September 2009 as an LGBTIQA+ network for young people in Fiji. Over the years\, the focus of Oceania Pride has been on mental health\, queer spaces and Pride activities. The network has carried out digital media projects on acceptance and IDAHOBIT before. In 2024\, recognising the rise of the anti-gender movement and the need to mobilise resources effectively\, Oceania Pride was legally registered as a not-for-profit in Fiji under the Company’s Act 2015. In the past year\, Oceania Pride has also refined its focus and approach to working with minority communities within the SOGIESC movements complementing the work of its partners and allies. \nThe Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG) is led and founded by Fijian vakasa\, sian and trans-diverse (VST+) folx during a gathering\, to celebrate Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov 20) in 2022\, of like-minded individuals. As proud beings of multiple intersections\, we navigate life respecting humanity\, nurturing ecosystems\, and protecting indigeneity and ethnic and cultural diversity. We are completely and unapologetically community-centred\, mobilising and drawing all the inspiration of our programming from the needs of our VST+ constituents. Our YAVU is lined and strengthened with the fibres of the resilience seen\, heard\, read\, and expressed through our varying stories and lived experiences. \nBoth organisations are affiliates of various networks and organisations\, such as the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) and the Rainbow Fiji Coalition. \nEvent objectives\nThe activity is proposed with the following objectives:\n1. Strengthen knowledge and awareness of LGBTIQA+ rights and inclusion in Fiji.\n2. Explore the role of communities in advancing equality and justice.\n3. Initiate discussions for the development of a national SOGIESC inclusion framework.\n4. Equip participants with advocacy\, leadership\, and community-building skills.\n5. Develop collective action plans for the Rainbow Fiji Coalition. \nExpected outcomes \nThe event is proposed with the following outcomes:\n1. Increased knowledge of LGBTIQA+ rights\, policies\, and advocacy strategies in Fiji.\n2. Strengthened networks and solidarity among activists and allies.\n3. Practical advocacy skills and action plans for community engagement.\n4. A stronger and more connected movement for LGBTIQA+ inclusion in Fiji.\n5. A more robust Rainbow Coalition Fiji. \nThis 3-day workshop ensures deep learning\, active participation\, and concrete action steps. \nTarget audience & facilitation partners \nThe 3-day IDAHOBIT workshop will bring together 25-30 participants from diverse backgrounds\, all playing key roles in advancing LGBTIQA+ rights and inclusion in Fiji. The primary participants include LGBTIQA+ activists\, youth leaders\, community organisers\, human rights defenders\, and allies who are actively engaged in advocacy\, policy reform\, and community-building. Their participation will strengthen solidarity and equip them with practical skills to drive change within their respective spaces. \nAdditionally\, the workshop will engage representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs)\, non-governmental organizations (NGOs)\, and human rights institutions working on gender equality\, social justice\, and inclusion. Their involvement will help integrate LGBTIQA+ advocacy into broader human rights and development agendas. \nRecognizing the influence of traditional and faith-based leaders\, efforts will be made to include progressive religious figures\, educators\, and community elders who can act as allies in shifting public attitudes and fostering acceptance. Media representatives and policymakers may also be invited to selected sessions to ensure that advocacy efforts reach wider audiences. \nThis multi-stakeholder approach ensures that the workshop not only strengthens the LGBTIQA+ movement but also builds broader societal support\, creating a more inclusive and accepting Fiji. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-rainbow-fiji-coalition-reset-convening/ LOCATION:Suva\, Suva\, Fiji CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IDAHOBIT2025-template-preparing-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oceania Pride":MAILTO:oceania.pride@gmail.com GEO:-18.1265564;178.439908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20250516T043000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250509T160931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T160931Z UID:10000022-1747369800-1747425600@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT DIALOGUE & DINE DESCRIPTION:We are organizing a special event titled “Dialogue & Dine: IDAHOBIT 2025 – The Power of Communities” to mark the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This event will bring together LGBTQIA+ community members in Tanzania\, allies\, activists\, and artists for an evening of meaningful dialogue\, sharing\, and solidarity. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-idahobit-dialogue-dine/ LOCATION:Tanzania\, Tanzania\, United Republic of CATEGORIES:Awareness activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/557BECD4-BAD1-4E03-BA2D-A35029937A58.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="GenDAR Initiative":MAILTO:gendarinitiative@gmail.com GEO:-6.369028;34.888822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250523T103032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T103032Z UID:10000130-1747389600-1747393200@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025: Flag raising and refreshments DESCRIPTION:Join us outside the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall as we raise the Pride progress flag in readiness for the International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)\, which is observed annually on 17 May. \n\nFounded in 2004\, this day continues to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against lesbian\, gay\, bi\, trans and queer (LGBTQIA+) people to drive positive change and is celebrated in more than 155 countries around the world.\n\n\n\nWe stand for inclusion\, dignity\, and safety for everyone. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit-2025-flag-raising-and-refreshments/ LOCATION:Number One Riverside\, Smith Street\, Rochdale\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/London-UK-Rochdale-Borough-Council-by@rochdalecouncil.jpg GEO:51.5072178;-0.1275862 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Number One Riverside Smith Street Rochdale London United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Smith Street\, Rochdale:geo:-0.1275862,51.5072178 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Porto-Novo:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Porto-Novo:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250523T112341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T112539Z UID:10000144-1747389600-1747501200@may17.org SUMMARY:Festival des Identités et des Cultures des Minorités de Sexe et de Genre DESCRIPTION:Le FIC-MSG est de retour pour une 2e édition haute en couleurs… et ça commence DÈS DEMAIN 16 MAI 2025 !\n\n\n À l’occasion de la Journée internationale contre l’homophobie\, la biphobie et la transphobie (IDAHOT)\, nous lançons fièrement le Festival des Identités et des Cultures des Minorités de Sexe et de Genre (FIC-MSG) un espace unique pour célébrer nos fiertés\, visibiliser nos existences\, et revendiquer nos droits !\n\n\n Du 16 au 17 mai\, retrouvons-nous pour deux journées de partage\, de culture\, de luttes et de joie collective !\n\n\n Le FIC-MSG\, ce n’est pas qu’un festival :\nC’est un espace de liberté\, de solidarité et de résistance contre toutes les formes de discriminations et de violences qui touchent nos communautés.\n\n\n Nous refusons l’invisibilisation. Nous affirmons nos identités. Nous portons haut nos voix.\n\n\n Les associations membres du réseau BESYP seront présentes pour briller\, inspirer\, dénoncer et agir !\n Ateliers\, expositions\, projections\, témoignages\, performances artistiques\, stands associatifs… une programmation riche vous attend !\n\n\n Viens t’informer\, t’exprimer\, danser\, créer des liens et faire entendre ta voix !\n\n\n Demain\, on se retrouve pour célébrer nos vies\, nos résistances\, nos identités MSG avec fierté et puissance.\n\n\n Ne manque pas le rendez-vous. On t’attend ! URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-festival-des-identites-et-des-cultures-des-minorites-de-sexe-et-de-genre/ LOCATION:BENIN Synergies PLUS Besyp/ ONG\, 229 Abomey-Calavi\, Benin CATEGORIES:Community gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/@besypbenin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BENIN Synergies PLUS Besyp/ ONG":MAILTO:contact@beninsynergieplus.org GEO:6.4503024;2.3468195 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BENIN Synergies PLUS Besyp/ ONG 229 Abomey-Calavi Benin;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Abomey-Calavi:geo:2.3468195,6.4503024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Beirut:20250516T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Beirut:20250516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250523T124611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T124611Z UID:10000150-1747393200-1747414800@may17.org SUMMARY:Our dignity is not shaken... And it is our right\, not our honor. / كرامتنا ما بتهتز... وهي حقّنا، مش مكرمة DESCRIPTION:“كرامتنا ما بتهتز… وهي حقّنا، مش مكرمة.”\nمن قلب بيروت، وبصوت الفنان القدير جورج خباز والفنانة المتألقة سينتيا كرم، براود ليبانون بتأكد إنو رغم كل التحديات… #حنضل_نعيد نفس الموقف، نفس الإصرار:\n✊ مساواة. تنوّع. حقوق ما فيها نقاش.\n📽️ شاهدوا الفيديو وخلّوا صوتكن يعلي معنا. \n“Our dignity is not shaken… And it is our right\, not our honor. ”\nFrom the heart of Beirut\, with the voice of the great artist George Khbaz and the brilliant artist Cynthia Karam\, Proud Lebanon confirms that despite all the challenges … #We_will_continue_to_repeat the same attitude\, the same determination:\n✊ Equality. Diversify. The rights are not up for debate.\n📽️ Watch the video and let your voice be heard with us. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-our-dignity-is-not-shaken/ LOCATION:Beirut\, Beirut\, Lebanon CATEGORIES:Media or campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/movie-ProudLebanon-scaled.png GEO:33.8937913;35.5017767 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250506T164802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164821Z UID:10000015-1747396800-1747396800@may17.org SUMMARY:Dudley Council Civic event DESCRIPTION:Civic event to mark IDAHOBIT 2025 with Mayor of Dudley\, local councillors\, and staff members marking the day\, one day ahead of 17 May\, on Friday 16 May at noon. Raising a rainbow flag over the council house and nearby landmark Dudley Castle. Short speeches and media publicity and social media. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-dudley-council-civic-event/ LOCATION:Dudley Council House\, 1 Priory Rd\, Dudley\, DY1 1HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/eb2cfeaacb074ad3bb921affc46f6e11.jpg GEO:52.5122254;-2.0841718 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dudley Council House 1 Priory Rd Dudley DY1 1HJ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Priory Rd:geo:-2.0841718,52.5122254 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T125856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T125922Z UID:10000068-1747405800-1747411200@may17.org SUMMARY:Love and Resilience in Central Asia: Queer Families DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful talk that sheds a light on unheard queer voices from Central Asia\, their lives\, families\, resistance and survival. \nWhat are everyday realities of queer people across Central Asia? Despite authoritarian regimes\, cultural stigma (sometimes law penalties) and silence around LGBTIQ+ lives\, queer communities continue to thrive\, build kinship\, raise children\, and imagine futures of freedom. \nGuest: Researcher and author\, Mirta Kamil \nModerator: Naida Kucukalic\, Program Coordinator of the Global Unit for Feminism and Gender Democracy at Heinrich Böll Stiftung \nThis is more than an event—it’s a moment of raising visibility\, and a celebration of IDAHOBIT\, despite the backlash! \nMay 17 marks IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia — commemorating the historic moment in 1990 when the World Health Organisation declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. It is not only a day of remembrance\, but also a celebration of the diversity of LGBTIQ+ people worldwide. The theme of 2025 IDAHOBIT is “The power of communities”. See less URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-love-and-resilience-in-central-asia-queer-families/ CATEGORIES:Community gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HQ_Queer-families_IG-post-600-x-350-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Unit for Feminism and Gender Democracy":MAILTO:adna.kalajdzisalihovic@de.boell.org LOCATION:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-love-and-resilience-in-central-asia-queer-families/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250523T103637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T103929Z UID:10000138-1747405800-1747414800@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT-2025: Uniting for Equality\, Dignity\, and Change in Armenia DESCRIPTION:New Generation Humanitarian NGO (NGNGO) hosted Armenia’s official IDAHOBIT-2025 event under the theme “Power of Communities.” Bringing together LGBTQI+ activists\, diplomats\, civil society leaders\, and government representatives\, the event served as a platform to celebrate community resilience and advocate for equality and dignity. Keynote speeches emphasized the importance of visibility\, solidarity\, and systemic change. The event featured powerful personal testimonies from local and migrant LGBTQI+ activists\, highlighting both the progress achieved and the challenges that remain in building an inclusive society in Armenia. Ambassadors of France\, Canada\, Belgium\, diplomatic representatives of the UK\, Germany\, the UN\, WHO\, and Armenia’s Human Rights Defender’s Office reaffirmed their commitment to human rights and inclusive development. \nNGNGO also organized video campaign dedicated to IDAHOBIT 2025\, where diplomatic representatives of Armenia reflected on a legislative or a policy reform that has positively impacted the LGBTQI+ people and the general society. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit-2025-uniting-for-equality-dignity-and-change-in-armenia/ LOCATION:Yerevan\, Yerevan\, Armenia CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Media or campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0494-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NGNGO Armenia":MAILTO:https://ngngo.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250523T105411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T105411Z UID:10000141-1747405800-1747418400@may17.org SUMMARY:Atelier créatif pour la journée internationale contre les lgbtphobies DESCRIPTION:Atelier pour rendre hommage aux militant.es du passé.es et d’aujourd’hui et aux personnes queer violentées dans le monde. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-atelier-creatif-pour-la-journee-internationale-contre-les-lgbtphobies/ LOCATION:La Kankaillerie\, Luc-en-Diois\, 26310\, France CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Art or creative expression ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/La-Kankaillerie.png GEO:44.6151;5.452401 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T145141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T145150Z UID:10000083-1747409400-1747409400@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT Rainbow Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join Frankston City Council for our 21st Annual\, Rainbow Flag Raising and Afternoon Tea to acknowledge International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Intersexism and Transphobia. \nCome along to:\n• Celebrate diversity\n• Learn why the day is important to our community\n• Explore how we can work together to create welcoming and inclusive spaces\n• Make your own pronoun or LGBTQIA+ support badge\n• Meet new people and discover how to stay connected with your local community \nMark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this free\, family-friendly\, in-person event in Frankston! URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-idahobit-rainbow-flag-raising/ LOCATION:Frankston City Council\, Frankston\, Australia CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Australia-Frankston-City-Council.png GEO:-38.1466246;145.135722 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250516T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250507T184125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T122537Z UID:10000018-1747411200-1747411200@may17.org SUMMARY:Trans & Intersex History in Africa (TIHA) - special IDAHOBIT edition DESCRIPTION:Join Trans & Intersex History in Africa for our special IDAHOBIT edition\, which forms part of our live African Trans & Intersex Archival Conversations with African trans\, gender diverse and/or intersex activists. \nWith this special edition\, you will have a chance to join the discussion in the studio with our team member\, Victor Mukasa. We will talk about THE POWER OF COMMUNITIES\, sharing examples of when and how we experienced the power of African trans\, gender diverse and intersex communities. While Victor will have casual conversations\, reflecting on past examples of how community came together and gave meaning to the power of communities\, audience members will be able to text in the comment section of both YouTube and our Facebook platforms\, as well as being able to participate in the Live conversation by joining the video\, to share your story about the power of communities. 🏳️‍⚧️💛💜🌍 URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-trans-intersex-history-in-africa-tiha-special-idahobit-edition/ CATEGORIES:Media or campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Trans-Intersex-History-in-Africa-TIHA.jpg LOCATION:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-trans-intersex-history-in-africa-tiha-special-idahobit-edition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T161758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T161821Z UID:10000089-1747411200-1747411200@may17.org SUMMARY:Fahnenhissung zum IDAHOBIT 2025 vor dem Rathaus Schöneberg DESCRIPTION:Der Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg setzt am Freitag\, 16. Mai 2025 um 16:00 Uhr\, vor dem Rathaus Schöneberg\, John-F.-Kennedy-Platz\, 10825 Berlin\, ein klares Zeichen gegen Homo- und Bisexuellen-\, Inter- und Trans*-Feindlichkeit und hisst gemeinsam mit Vertreter_innen aus Politik und Gesellschaft die Progress Pride Fahne. \nDie Fahnenhissung wird zu Beginn der Kundgebung des LSVD anlässlich des IDAHOBITA* erfolgen\, die in diesem Jahr von 16 bis 17 Uhr vor dem Rathaus Schöneberg stattfindet. \nBezirksbürgermeister Jörn Oltmann:\n“Tempelhof-Schöneberg stellt sich auf die Seite von Lesben\, Schwulen\, Transpersonen\, Bisexuellen und queeren Menschen. Mit der Progress Pride Fahne setzen wir ein Zeichen für die Vielfalt\, die unsere Gesellschaft reicher macht\, und zeigen\, dass Ablehnung\, Diskriminierung\, Hass\, Hetze\, Ausgrenzung und Gewalt keinen Platz bei uns haben.” \nSeit 32 Jahren wird der internationale Tag gegen Homo- und Bisexuellen-\, Inter- und Trans*-Feindlichkeit (IDAHOBIT) begangen. Der IDAHOBIT entstand am 17. Mai 1990 durch das Streichen von Homosexualität aus dem Krankheitsschlüssel der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO). \nVeranstaltungshinweis:\nEinen Tag später\, am 17. Mai 2025\, findet um 13:00 Uhr die jährliche Luftballon-Aktion des schwulen Anti-Gewalt Projekts MANEO „Kiss Berlin“ auf dem Nollendorfplatz statt. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/fahnenhissung-zum-idahobit-2025-vor-dem-rathaus-schoeneberg/ LOCATION:Rathaus Schöneberg\, John-F.-Kennedy-Platz\, Berlin\, 10825\, Germany CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Berlin-Schoeneberg.jpg GEO:52.4850049;13.3445591 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rathaus Schöneberg John-F.-Kennedy-Platz Berlin 10825 Germany;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=John-F.-Kennedy-Platz:geo:13.3445591,52.4850049 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Fiji:20250516T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Fiji:20250516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T144013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T144610Z UID:10000081-1747416600-1747427400@may17.org SUMMARY:The Power of Community in Fiji DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of learning\, sharing\, and celebration as we honor IDAHOBIT 2025 with a special screening of O lou taimi nei’ (Your Time is Now) a powerful short documentary capturing a landmark cultural moment in Samoa. \nThis event brings together Brown Girl Woke\, the Samoa Fa’afafine and Faatama Association (SFA)\, and UN Human Rights to spotlight the strength and visibility of Samoa’s LGBTQIA+ and SOGIESC communities. \nAbout the Film:\n‘O lou taimi nei’ documents the birth of Ballroom culture in Samoa—led by a vibrant team from Australia including:\n– Ella Canza\, Miss Samoa Fa’afafine 2024/2025 & Mother of the House of Alexander\n– Eliam Royalness\, Father of the House of Juicy Couture AUS\n– Pisces ‘Pulusi’ Alexander\, House of Alexander \nThrough immersive workshops and the unforgettable Boom\, Kaisi Ball\, the film offers a joyful and transformative journey of identity\, pride\, and performance. \nBut beyond the runway\, ‘O lou taimi nei’ dives deep—highlighting the importance of allyship\, sisterhood\, and community in building resilience and global queer solidarity\, especially across the Pacific diaspora. \nDress Code: Come as your most radiant self – Ballroom Ready! \nLet’s celebrate IDAHOBIT by honoring courage\, creativity\, and the power of coming together. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-the-power-of-community-in-fiji/ LOCATION:Tanoa International Hotel\, Tanoa Dr\, Nadi\, Viti Levu\, Fiji CATEGORIES:Art or creative expression ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-fiji.jpg GEO:-17.7628351;177.464439 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tanoa International Hotel Tanoa Dr Nadi Viti Levu Fiji;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tanoa Dr:geo:177.464439,-17.7628351 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Gaborone:20250516T173000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Gaborone:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250515T124938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T124938Z UID:10000102-1747416600-1747429200@may17.org SUMMARY:Le Retour x The Story of Sebonta : Community Film Screening and Dialogue DESCRIPTION:The event will take place on Friday\, May 16 and will bring together LGBTQ+ individuals\, allies\, students and activists for an evening of storytelling\, reflecting and conversation. Through film and open dialogue\, the event will explore the strength and resilience of queer communities in Botswana and beyond. \nJoin us in celebrating the power of visibility\, solidarity and collective action. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-le-retour-x-the-story-of-sebonta-community-film-screening-and-dialogue/ LOCATION:Alliance Française de Gaborone\, Plot 2939\, Mabuto Drive\, Gaborone\, Botswana CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Art or creative expression ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/32fe7bba-560d-4dd5-9a20-38e856996b20.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="LEGABIBO":MAILTO:legabibo@legabibo.org.bw GEO:-24.6580003;25.9077037 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alliance Française de Gaborone Plot 2939 Mabuto Drive Gaborone Botswana;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Plot 2939\, Mabuto Drive:geo:25.9077037,-24.6580003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20250516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20250516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T095959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T095959Z UID:10000054-1747418400-1747427400@may17.org SUMMARY:“Herramientas para el abordaje y la inclusión de la diversidad” DESCRIPTION:El próximo viernes 16 de mayo\, a hs 19\, en el Centro Cultural de la ciudad de Juan Bautista Alberdi se realizará la jornada de actualización “Herramientas para el abordaje y la inclusión de la diversidad”. \nLa jornada es organizada por la legisladora provincial Sandra Figueroa\, vicepresidenta de la Comisión de protección de los derechos de mujeres\, género y diversidad de la Honorable Legislatura de Tucumán\, en el marco del 13vo aniversario de la sanción de la Ley de Identidad de Género y del Día Internacional de lucha contra la discriminación por orientación sexual e identidad de género. El formato del encuentro será de actualización en contenidos y está dirigida a estudiantes y profesionales de tareas de cuidados\, educación y áreas sociales. \nLa jornada consiste en la exposición de profesionales que abordarán las temáticas de las Familias Elegidas y las vejeces LGBT; las despatologización de las identidad de género y las denominadas Terapias de Conversión. El conocimiento de estos temas contribuye a que desde las diversas disciplinas convocadas\, se pueda brindar asistencia y acompañamiento para la inclusión de personas pertenecientes a esta comunidad. El evento contará con la participación de referentes de La Grupa Trans\, Familias Diversas\, la biblioteca popular Crisálida de género y diversidad afectivo sexual de la fundación Bienvenides\, la Casa Caracol para vejeces LGBT\, el espacio de primera escucha amigable Mariana Alarcón y la fundación LesWarmi. Entrada libre y gratuita\, se darán certificados de asistencia. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-herramientas-para-el-abordaje-y-la-inclusion-de-la-diversidad/ LOCATION:Centro Cultural ciudad de Alberdi\, Lidoro Quinteros y Brigido Terán\, Juan Bautista Alberdi\, Tucumán\, 4158\, Argentina CATEGORIES:Media or campaign,School or university action ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/invitacion-jornada.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crisalida biblioteca popular de g%C3%A9nero y diversidad afectivo sexual":MAILTO:prensacrisalida@gmail.com GEO:-27.5897393;-65.619212 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centro Cultural ciudad de Alberdi Lidoro Quinteros y Brigido Terán Juan Bautista Alberdi Tucumán 4158 Argentina;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lidoro Quinteros y Brigido Terán:geo:-65.619212,-27.5897393 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250506T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163848Z UID:10000014-1747422000-1747429200@may17.org SUMMARY:Panel discussion: Breaking Barriers DESCRIPTION:On 17 May\, it is the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Transphobia\, and Intersexphobia. This year’s theme is “the power of communities.” COC Limburg and the Municipality of Maastricht are organising an informative evening for all residents the day before. We will be having discussions with the pioneers of the past and the heroes of today. Sign up now! Headphones are provided for English translation. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-panel-discussion-breaking-barriers/ LOCATION:Lumière Cinema Maastricht\, Bassin 88\, Maastricht\, 6211 AK\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Awareness activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/coc-limburg-netherlands.png GEO:50.8567063;5.6913165 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lumière Cinema Maastricht Bassin 88 Maastricht 6211 AK Netherlands;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bassin 88:geo:5.6913165,50.8567063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250517T000000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250517T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T143425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T143434Z UID:10000080-1747440000-1747440000@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025 in Swaziland DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on the big day! IDAHOBIT 2025… The Power of Communities🏳️‍🌈.. live Azul Lifestyle hosted by Siyavelana … it’s a fun day\, family vibes come with your kids as well.. be there.. zwakala!!! URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-idahobit-in-swaziland/ LOCATION:Azul Lifestyle\, Mbabane\, Eswatini\, Swaziland CATEGORIES:Community gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Swaziland.jpg GEO:-26.3263561;31.1441558 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Azul Lifestyle Mbabane Eswatini Swaziland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mbabane:geo:31.1441558,-26.3263561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T105404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T105439Z UID:10000059-1747440000-1747526399@may17.org SUMMARY:Jensaniyat Launch | جنسانيات: Reimagining and Exploring Sexuality & Gender in Arabic Communities DESCRIPTION:On May 17\, 2025\, the Jensaniyat initiative (Arabic: جنسانيات) will be officially launched. \nThe name Jensaniyat is the Arabic equivalent of “Sexuality”\, but it carries a nuanced and layered meaning within Arabic-speaking contexts. It refers to a broad and complex concept that extends beyond biological sex or sexual activity. In contemporary social sciences\, Jensaniyat encompasses several interrelated dimensions\, including: \n\nBiological sex (physical characteristics distinguishing males and females)\nGender identity (how individuals perceive themselves in terms of gender)\nGender roles (socially expected behaviors and roles for men and women)\nSexual orientation (emotional and sexual attraction)\nPleasure\, intimacy\, and desire\nExpressions\, behaviors\, values\, and beliefs related to sex and gender\nThe initiative is dedicated to raising awareness and providing educational content on topics such as gender\, gender identities\, reproductive and sexual health\, gender-based violence (GBV)\, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). One of its core goals is to localize and contextualize definitions and frameworks in ways that are accessible and relevant to Arabic-speaking communities. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/jensaniyat-launch-%d8%ac%d9%86%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%aa-reimagining-and-exploring-sexuality-gender-in-arabic-communities/ CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FB_IMG_1747170191572.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250514T122202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T122202Z UID:10000066-1747440000-1747526399@may17.org SUMMARY:Online balloon launch DESCRIPTION:Launch a Balloon Against Queerphobia! 🎈 \nToday\, May 17\, we mark the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It’s a day of solidarity\, support\, and protest against discrimination and violence targeting LGBTQ+ people. Around the world\, this day is traditionally commemorated with actions like mass balloon launches — a symbol of freedom\, hope\, and the fight for equality. \nRainbow balloon flash mobs in honor of IDAHOBIT took place as far back as 2009 — in Russia\, as well as in Ukraine and Armenia around the same time. \nBut now\, as we all know\, with increased repression and stricter laws in Russia\, this kind of action can no longer happen as it once did. In today’s Russia\, we can no longer take to the streets with colorful balloons. Still\, it’s important that all of us — not just LGBTQ+ people\, but also allies and everyone who believes in acceptance\, equality\, and nonviolence — have a chance to express protest and take a stand. \n🎈 Moscow Community Center of LGBTQ+ initiatives is launching a virtual IDAHOBIT — an online balloon release against homophobia\, biphobia\, and transphobia! This is our chance to come together\, to unite\, to be with each other even in unsafe times. We invite you to take part in this online action and launch your own balloon in support of equality\, acceptance\, and love. \n🎈 Launch your balloon here: https://mcclgbt.org/against_homophobia \n🕊 Participation is completely safe and anonymous. No login or registration is required — just click the button and become part of this meaningful event. You can take a stand and show your support without leaving your home. \n🎈 Join us! Launch a balloon\, launch hope and love — take a step toward a better world! URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-online-balloon-launch/ CATEGORIES:Demonstration or protest,Media or campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IDAHOBIT-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moscow Community Center for LGBTQ+ initiatives":MAILTO:info.moscowcc@gmail.com LOCATION:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-online-balloon-launch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250516T115912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T115912Z UID:10000106-1747440000-1747526399@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025: Celebrating Community DESCRIPTION:This is an online campaign by WITI celebrating the beauty and power of community this international day against Homophobia\, biphobia and transphobia. Submit a creative work on the power of community\, and stand a chance to win cash prizes!\nGUIDELINES:\nsubmission could be in any medium of you choice\, poetry\, short stories\, artworks\, photographs\, spoken words etc. let your creative spirit be free!\n• short stories and poetry have a word limit of 250 words.\n• videos should not be longer than two minutes.\nThis campaign is open to LBQT+ women resident in Nigeria. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit-2025-celebrating-community/ LOCATION:Nigeria\, Abeokuta\, West\, Nigeria CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Art or creative expression,Media or campaign,Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Idahobit.zip-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Innovation and Tech Initiative (WITI)":MAILTO:eti@womensequalityspace.org GEO:7.1717096;3.3707304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T020000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250517T095911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T095911Z UID:10000122-1747447200-1747501200@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT Social DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Social Club. We will have a table reserved for Bulldog Pride and Purple Bombers. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit-social/ LOCATION:Marvel Stadium\, Melbourne\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/494567662_691778350172455_3293485797235395317_n.jpg GEO:-25.274398;133.775136 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T060000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250522T085951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T130142Z UID:10000120-1747461600-1747476000@may17.org SUMMARY:Leamington Spa Pride Picnic for IDAHOBIT 2025 DESCRIPTION:Our annual picnic for International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is back in 2025!\nJoin us at the Pump Room Gardens for an LGBT+ community picnic. Bring flags\, friends\, family\, well behaved dogs\, your own food and drink\, and most importantly yourself in all your pride.\nIf you wish to attend but cannot afford to bring your own food and drink\, let us know and we’ll do what we can to help. \nIf you are anxious about attending and want to meet someone beforehand\, let us know and we’ll do what we can to help. \nEmail info@warwickshirepride.co.uk for any of the above or anything else. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/leamington-spa-pride-picnic-for-idahobit-2025/ LOCATION:The Royal Pump Room Gardens\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community gathering GEO:52.2870767;-1.5343984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250517T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250517T090000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250512T104752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T105336Z UID:10000031-1747467000-1747472400@may17.org SUMMARY:Corremos con una sola voz DESCRIPTION:Las comunidades runner LGBT de la Ciudad de México nos unimos en una carrera por las principales avenidas de la Ciudad. \nPara visibilizarnos.\nPor quienes han sido víctimas de discriminación. URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-corremos-con-una-sola-voz/ LOCATION:Monumento a la Revolución\, Pl. de la República s/n\, Tabacalera\, Mexico City\, Cuauhtémoc\, 06030\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Sports or well-being activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/B106B4C6-F2A3-4E31-A8DF-37A63A05CCD3.jpeg GEO:19.4363745;-99.1549556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Monumento a la Revolución Pl. de la República s/n Tabacalera Mexico City Cuauhtémoc 06030 Mexico;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pl. de la República s/n\, Tabacalera:geo:-99.1549556,19.4363745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250517T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250517T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250513T081132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T081132Z UID:10000044-1747467000-1747476000@may17.org SUMMARY:Morning Pride Run + Coffee x IDAHOBIT DESCRIPTION:Sábado 17 de mayo\nDía Internacional contra la Homofobia\, Bifobia\, Interfobia y Transfobia. \nCorremos con orgullo por quienes no pueden\, con memoria por quienes se quedaron\, y con esperanza por quienes siguen luchando. \n¡Únete al trote con causa! URL:https://may17.org/es/event/2025-morning-pride-run-coffee-x-idahobit/ LOCATION:Querétaro\, Santiago de Querétaro\, 76000\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Sports or well-being activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sin-titulo-10.png GEO:20.591681;-100.39752 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250517T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250517T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250522T090139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T090139Z UID:10000119-1747470600-1747481400@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT DESCRIPTION:Get together\, freier Eintritt! URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit/ LOCATION:Altstadtschmiede Recklinghausen\, Kellerstraße 10\, Recklinghausen\, 45657\, Germany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Altstadtschmiede-Recklinghausen-Germany.jpg GEO:51.165691;10.451526 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Altstadtschmiede Recklinghausen Kellerstraße 10 Recklinghausen 45657 Germany;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kellerstraße 10:geo:10.451526,51.165691 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250523T110916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T110916Z UID:10000117-1747472400-1747483200@may17.org SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025 in Lesotho DESCRIPTION:Meeting of LGBTQ people URL:https://may17.org/es/event/idahobit-2025-lesotho/ LOCATION:Lesotho\, Lesotho CATEGORIES:Community gathering GEO:-29.609988;28.233608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T091121 CREATED:20250424T122320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T081557Z UID:10000004-1747476000-1747476000@may17.org SUMMARY:RMT LGBT+ Members’ Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:The RMT trade union (National Union of Rail\, Maritime and Transport Workers) will hold its 2025 National Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual and Transgender + Members’ Conference on 17 May to commemorate IDAHOBIT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://may17.org/es/event/rmt-lgbt-members-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Blackpool\, 85 Talbot Road\, Blackpool\, FY1 1LL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rmt.org.uk/public/images/lgbtmembers.jpg GEO:53.8203061;-3.0512872 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn Blackpool 85 Talbot Road Blackpool FY1 1LL United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=85 Talbot Road:geo:-3.0512872,53.8203061 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR