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.

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.

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.

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

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 🫶

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Socialización de la investigación “Ciudadanía y Cultura”
2025-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Guayaquil) | Gobernación del Guayas, Malecón y Aguirre, Guayaquil, Guayas, 090307, Ecuador
Frente a la tortura, alzamos la voz con datos, memoria y acción colectiva.
En el marco del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Lesbofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia (IDAHOBIT), Fundación Mujer & Mujer y el Ministerio de la Mujer y Derechos Humanos, con el apoyo de Outright International, les invitan al evento de socialización de la investigación “Ciudadanía y Cultura: Prácticas de conversión sexual, su relación con la violencia basada en género, formas de tortura y vulneración de derechos humanos en Ecuador.”
Este espacio tiene como objetivo visibilizar las prácticas de conversión sexual que siguen ocurriendo en Ecuador, así como su relación con la violencia basada en género, las formas de tortura y la vulneración de los derechos humanos de personas LGBTIQ+.
La jornada será también una oportunidad para compartir hallazgos clave, construir memoria colectiva y reafirmar el compromiso de las instituciones, organizaciones y activismos para erradicar estas prácticas, desde una mirada de derechos, interseccional y con justicia.
📅 Lunes 19 de mayo de 2025
🕓 15h00 a 17h00 (hora Ecuador)
📍 Gobernación del Guayas – Salón Simón Bolívar
Confirmación de asistencia: 0939141902

Nabożeństwo IDAHOBIT 2025
2025-05-18 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Kościół św. Marcina w Krakowie, Grodzka 58, Kraków, 31-044, Poland
W niedzielę 18 maja o godz. 17:00 zapraszamy do wspólnego świętowania Międzynarodowego Dnia Przeciwko Homofobii, Bifobii i Transfobii. Podczas nabożeństwa chcemy stworzyć bezpieczną przestrzeń, dając świadectwo otwartości i sprzeciwu wobec dyskryminacji i wykluczenia.
Niedziela 18 maja, godz. 17:00.
Kościół ewangelicki św. Marcina
On Sunday, 18 May at 17:00, we invite you to join us in celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. During the service, we want to create a safe space, bearing witness to openness and opposition to discrimination and exclusion.
Sunday, 18 May, 17:00.
Evangelical-Augsburg Church of St. Martin

Why we need to talk about queer displacement on IDAHOBIT
2025-05-18 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | https://may17.org/es/event/why-we-need-to-talk-about-queer-displacement-on-idahobit/
In this episode of the Center for Migration, Gender, and Justice’s Conversation Series, “Gender Justice Beyond Borders,” Dr. Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi (Founder and Executive Director of the Center) and Francois Zankih, Founder of the Guardians of Equality Movement, the first Syrian LGBTQIA+ organization, will discuss why we need to talk about queer displacement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Structured in a conversation style with open Q&A, this LinkedIn audio live event offers participants an opportunity to engage with experts on the topic as we reflect on the importance of raising awareness around the discrimination and violence faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide.

Queer Skate
2025-05-18 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Skateaway Albany Creek Village, 700 Albany Creek Rd, Albany Creek, QLD 4035, Australia
On Sunday 18th May from 4:30pm – 6:30pm join the UQU Queer Collective & GAY SKATE for some super fun time on wheels
No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome! 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍
Entry is $14.50 plus Skate/Blade Hire $6.50
Pay at the door only
All ages
All welcome

Marche des Visibilités de Saint-Denis
2025-05-18 13:30 - 17:00 (Indian/Reunion) | Jardin de l’État, 9 Rue Malartic, Saint-Denis, 97400, Reunion
La cinquième édition de la Marche des Visibilités se tiendra le 18 mai à Saint-Denis. Une marche symbolique et engagée pour les droits LGBTQIA+ dans l’Océan Indien, sous le slogan :
« Zanfan la mer, nou lé kwir é fiyèr »
Rendez-vous à 13h30 au Jardin de l’État, puis direction le Barachois, départ de la marche 14h, avec des prises de parole tout au long du parcours portées par l’association Timize et Pilon, pour faire entendre les voix et les vécus de nos communautés.
À 16h, prise de parole au Barachois, clôture de la Marche et ouverture du Mois des Visibilités, suivie d’un concert live de Kelly Carpaye et DJ MG.
Cette année, nous avons l’immense honneur d’accueillir des allié·es et militant·es venu·es de l’Océan Indien :
une association de Madagascar, une de Maurice, ainsi que Beverly Ditsie, icône sud-africaine des luttes LGBTQIA+ et figure historique de la première Pride africaine.
Cette marche est le fruit de plusieurs mois de co-construction avec les associations locales, ancrée dans leurs luttes, leurs vécus, et leurs espoirs. Elle se veut collective, inclusive et résolument politique.
AFTER au Carré Cathédrale de 19h à 22h30 pour continuer à célébrer, ensemble, nos fiertés.
Vyin marcher, chanter, danser, revendiquer. Nou lé là.

IDAHOBIT Party 2025
2025-05-17 21:00 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar) | DIEX club, DIEX club, Ulaanbaatar, 13373, Mongolia
Жил бүр АЙДАХОТ🏳️‍🌈 буюу Гомофоби, бифоби, трансфобийн эсрэг олон улсын өдрийг тохиолдуулан “Залуус эрүүл мэнд төв” ТББ-аас хүний эрх, ялгаатай байдлыг дээдэлдэг хүн бүрт нээлттэй парти🪩 зохион байгуулах гэж байна.🎉
Хэзээ: 2025 оны 5-р сарын 17-ны оройн 21:00 цагаас
Every year, on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia🏳️‍🌈, the “Youth Health Center” NGO is organizing an open party🪩 for everyone who respects human rights and diversity.🎉

Pride Party 2025
2025-05-17 20:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Lefkeliler Hanı, Evkaf Meydanı Sokak 16, Lefkoşa, Northern Cyprus, 99100, Cyprus
🏳️‍🌈TR🏳️‍🌈
DİKKAT! PRIDE PARTY GELİYOR!
17 Mayıs Cumartesi 18:30’da Lefkoşa Dereboyu Suitex önünde buluşuyoruz! Yürüyüşün ardından Lefkeliler Hanı’nda Tahini Molasses’in açılışıyla başlayacak, Ezgi Bertiz, Nilay Derviş, DJ Delta ve DJTWSTD ile geceye devam edeceğiz.
Baskı tek renktir, direniş gökkuşağı!
📅 17/05/25 – 20.30 📍 Lefkeliler Hanı
🏳️‍🌈EN🏳️‍🌈
PRIDE PARTY ALERT!
Join us on May 17th, 18:30 at Suitex, Lefkosa! After the march, the party at Lefkeliler Han will start with Tahini Molasses, followed by Ezgi Bertiz, Nilay Dervis, DJ Delta, and DJTWSTD.
Oppression is one colour, resistance is rainbow!
📅 17/05/25 – 20.30 📍 Lefkeliler Han
🏳️‍🌈GR🏳️‍🌈
ΣΥΝΑΓΕΡΜΟΣ ΠΑΡΤΙ ΥΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΕΙΑΣ!
17 Μαΐου, 18:30 μπροστά από το Suitex, Ντερέμπογιου! Το πάρτι στο Λευκείλειον Χάνι ξεκινά με Tahini Molasses, Ezgi Bertiz, Nilay Dervis, DJ Delta και DJTWSTD.
Η καταπίεση έχει ένα χρώμα, η αντίσταση είναι ουράνιο τόξο!
📅 17/05/25 – 20.30 📍 Λευκείλειον Χάνι

Argentina sin discriminación por orientación sexual e identidad de género
2025-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | Lanusita, Enrique del Valle Iberlucea y Juan Piñeyro, Lanús, Buenos Aires, 1824, Argentina
El 17 de mayo de 1990 la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) quitó a la homosexualidad de su lista de “padecimientos de la salud mental”, una decisión que marcó un antes y un después en el reconocimiento de la dignidad y la igualdad de todas las personas.
35 años después seguimos trabajando por un país sin violencia y discriminación hacia nuestras vidas, cuerpos e identidades.
Por eso es muy importante que sigamos poniendo el cuerpo en las calles porque al calabozo y al armario no volvemos nunca más.
Volanteada, sensibilización e intervención callejera en el distrito Lanusita.
Seguí nuestras redes sociales y sumate a las actividades de visibilización, promoción de derechos y concientización en el conurbano bonaerense.

IDAHOBIT 2025 in Papenburg
2025-05-17 20:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Red River, Johann-Bunte-Str. 22, Papenburg, Germany
🌈✨ Feiert mit uns den IDAHOBIT! ✨🌈
Am 17. Mai um 20:00 Uhr laden wir euch herzlich zur IDAHOBIT Party im Red River ein! 🎉
Kommt vorbei und setzt ein Zeichen für Vielfalt und Akzeptanz! Gemeinsam feiern wir die queere Community und setzen uns für die Rechte von LGBTQ+ Menschen ein. Es erwartet euch eine tolle Atmosphäre, Musik und viele Gleichgesinnte!
📍 Ort: Red River
🗓 Datum: 17. Mai
🕗 Uhrzeit: 20:00 Uhr
Wir freuen uns auf euch!!!

IDAHOBIT 2025 at the Common Press Bookshop
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | The Common Press Bookshop, 118 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E2 6DG, United Kingdom
The Common Press, elop and the Tower Hamlets LGBTQ+ Community Forum are collaborating to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on 17th May.
This year’s IDAHOBIT theme is: The Power of Communities.
Come along and hear the powerful voices of our community – our writers, our artists, our activists, our change-makers.
Take a stand against violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people across the world.

Cine debate: Los lirios no son para mi
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | Crisalida biblioteca popular Tucumán, virgen de la Merced 431, San Miguel de Tucuman, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
El 17 de mayo se celebra el Día Internacional de lucha contra la discriminación por Orientación Sexual e Identidad de Género, Es una fecha promovida por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) desde 2004 para generar conciencia sobre la discriminación basada en la orientación sexual e identidad de género. Este día conmemora la eliminación de la homosexualidad de la lista de enfermedades mentales por parte de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) el 17 de mayo de 1990.
Para aportar a la reflexión de esta fecha, el sábado 17 de mayo veremos la película «Lilies not for me» (2024) (Los lirios no son para mi), dirigida por Will Seefried y protagonizada por Adrienne Pearce, Aidan Scott, Albert Pretorius. En 1920, un novelista gay y su enfermero psiquiátrico estrechan lazos a través de una serie de ‘citas’ ordenadas por un médico, mientras él cuenta la historia de una amistad que se descontroló cuando recurrieron a un arriesgado procedimiento para curarse de sus sentimientos mutuos.
Esta película que transcurre en 1920 muestra el paradigma existente antes de 1990. Si bien hubo un cambio significativo, estos avances no son suficientes, ya que en la actualidad, en más de setenta países, las personas LGBTIQ+ sufren discriminación, violencia y en algunos casos, penas de cárcel o incluso la pena de muerte por su orientación sexual o identidad de género.
Para participar, completa el formulario en https://www.crisalidatucuman.org/2025/05/12/cine-debate-los-lirios-no-son-para-mi/

Eurovision Community Night
2025-05-17 18:00 - 23:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Chocoladefabriek Gouda, Klein Amerika 20, Gouda, Netherlands
Festive gathering to celebrate freedom and diversity in our beautiful tolerant country. We remember all lgbtiq friends from countries who are not able to be themselves in freedom.

Give Out Pride Celebration
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 1 Basinghall Avenue, 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD, United Kingdom
Join GiveOut and Standard Chartered for a special evening to celebrate Pride and International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) – a moment to come together, reflect, and stand in solidarity with LGBTQI communities around the world.
This year’s event will be an opportunity to:
Celebrate the incredible contribution of our outgoing founding Executive Director, Rupert Abbott, and recognise his powerful legacy.
Welcome our new Executive Director, Jason Ball, who brings fresh leadership and vision to the next chapter of GiveOut.
Hear directly from our global grant partners – LGBTQI activists and organisations showing extraordinary resilience and courage in the face of increasing challenges, including devastating cuts to global LGBTQI funding.
Together, we’ll explore how we can unite as a global community of activists, allies, and donors to sustain and grow the movement for LGBTQI rights, now more urgently than ever.

Feminist Rising: Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements
2025-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 (Africa/Lagos) | Nigeria, Abeokuta, West, Nigeria
The event is a virtual public discussion on Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements.
The event will feature 4 seasoned LGBTQI+ activists as speakers discussing on diverse topics including:
1. Building Solidarity and Community Power:
*Emphasize the importance of building solidarity between feminist and LGBTQ+ communities, and discuss strategies for maximizing community power.
*Highlight the role of grassroots activism, and discuss ways to amplify marginalized voices.
2. Understanding the Challenges:
*Discuss the intersection of feminism, transphobia, and homophobia, and the impact of anti-rights movements on marginalized communities.
*Explore the ways in which systemic oppression affects different groups
3. Navigating Resistance and Pushback:
*Discuss the challenges of navigating resistance and pushback from anti-rights movements, and share strategies for resilience and resistance.
*Explore the role of advocacy, activism, and community-led initiatives in pushing back against oppressive forces.
4. Creating a More Inclusive Future:
*Envision a more inclusive future and discuss ways to create a world where feminist and LGBTQ+ communities can thrive.
*Discuss policy changes that can promote inclusivity, and emphasize the importance of continued activism and advocacy.
The event will also feature comments, interventions and questions from listeners.

IDAHOBIT Karaoke
2025-05-17 18:00 (Indian/Mauritius) | The Sports Bar & Resto, Mauritius, 11 Boundary Road, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius
At the Collectif Arc-En-Ciel, we organise events for the queer community in environments that are safe and inclusive. As this year’s theme is “The Power of Communities”, we are organising a queer karaoke night to invite the community to celebrate the IDAHOBIT but also to build and reinfoce that sense of community in the Mauritian setting.

Jornada AFIRMANDO DERECHOS - Los Principios de Yogyakarta
2025-05-17 17:30 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | Biblioteca Ayelén, San Lorenzo 1204, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, T4000CBD, Argentina
En un contexto donde las personas LGBTI+ siguen enfrentando discriminación, violencia y exclusión en diversas esferas de la sociedad, es fundamental promover y proteger sus derechos humanos.

Los Principios de Yogyakarta, adoptados en 2006, constituyen un marco internacional de referencia para la promoción y protección de los derechos humanos de las personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transgénero e intersexuales (LGBTI). Estos principios buscan garantizar la igualdad y la no discriminación en el ejercicio de los derechos humanos.

En este sentido, Argentina Intersex se propone organizar la Jornada “Afirmando Derechos” con el objetivo de:

– Promover el conocimiento y la comprensión de los Principios de Yogyakarta y su aplicación en la protección de los derechos humanos de las personas LGBTI.– Visibilizar las experiencias y los desafíos que enfrentan las personas intersexuales– Fomentar el diálogo y la colaboración entre organizaciones de la sociedad civil, instituciones gubernamentales y expertos en derechos humanos para promover la protección y el reconocimiento de los derechos humanos de las personas LGBTI.

LGBTIQ+ IDAHOBIT Day Gathering
2025-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Between Willesden Junction and North Acton, Station Approach, London, NW10 4UY, United Kingdom
In honour of IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia, we invite you to a welcoming community event celebrating trans and queer voices through film, food, and conversation.
✨ What to expect:
🎬 A screening of a powerful trans-focused film
🗣 A sharing session with a Berlinale Queer Film Festival director
🥗 Light refreshments and simple food provided
💖 A safe, inclusive, and trans-friendly space
Free to attend – all trans individuals and allies are welcome.
Come connect, reflect, and celebrate LGBTIQ+ creativity and resilience.
Location: Between Willesden Junction Station (5 mins walk) and North Acton (13 mins walk), London (Exact address provided upon RSVP)

IDAHOBIT fundraising cocktail in Bucharest
2025-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Bucharest) | Q Center, Strada Arcului 24, Bucharest, 030167, Romania
Pe 17 mai, pentru a celebra IDAHOBIT (Ziua Internațională Împotriva Homofobiei, Bifobiei și Transfobiei) organizăm un cocktail de strângere de fonduri pentru a continua serviciile sociale gratuite pe care le oferim celor mai vulnerabili dintre noi.
Sharing is caring, iar faptele bune pot fi fun. Noi venim cu cocktailurile.
Loc: Q Center. Str. Arcului 24
Dată: 17 mai
Oră: 17-22
Dj Morr
Ce facem cu sumele donate:
– continuăm adăpostul de urgență MozaiQ pentru persoane LGBTQ+ vulnerabile;
– oferim servicii de consiliere psihologică pentru persoane LGBTQ+;
– oferim servicii de asistență socială;
– acordăm sprijin financiar direct;

IDAHOBIT 2025 in Windsor-Essex
2025-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | JJ’s Roadhouse, 2300 Huron Church Road, Windsor, Ontario, N9E 3S6, Canada
Join us for IDAHOBIT 2025 on May 17, 2025 proudly presented by Windsor-Essex Pride Fest! INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA (IDAHOTB) is a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities through spoken word, poetry, art, music and more and our event will be held at JJ’s Roadhouse located at 2300 Huron Church Road on Wednesday, May 17, 2025 and is an all ages event.
5:00pm – 6:00pm:
Roundtable Discussion “The Power of Communities” hosted by Mel Lucier with speakers Anold Mulaisho, Dan MacDonald, Melanie Garant, Stefanie Pest and Steve Ghikadis.
6:00pm – 8:00pm:
Community Showcase featuring poetry, music and performances from local individuals.
8:00pm:
Karaoke with Mel Young
“The power of communities” reflects the diversity and richness within LGBTQIA+ communities, from the grass roots to the global, celebrating our varied and intersecting backgrounds, identities, and experiences. The theme for 2025 highlights the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity, recognising the contributions of human rights defenders, 2SLGBTQIA+ civil society groups, allies, and the people in our communities who support human rights and collective liberation.
Fun, informative, heart-wrenching, and sometimes hilarious, this event explores perspectives and thoughts on the impact homophobia, transphobia and biphobia has had on all of us in the community by members of the community like you. It’s a fun, lively night, a roller coaster of emotion and never ceases to be a fascinating exploration of this region’s perspective on our small, but mighty 2SLGBTQIA+community. Proudly supported by Run For Rocky, Windsor Pride Community and Trans Wellness Ontario.
WANT TO GRAB THE MIC TO READ OR PERFORM FOR THE SHOWCASE?
Grab the mic that night to recite your spoken word, poetry, comedy, music, performance, artistry or just speak your mind, anyone can!
APPLY HERE (link to https://form.jotform.com/David_Lenz_dlenz/idahobit-community-showcase-app) and tell us your name and what you would like to do so that we can include you on the schedule for the night.
WANT TO DONATE TO THE EVENT?
If you’re a business that would like to donate an auction item, prize or simply make a donation for IDAHOBIT 2025, please email us at donate@wepridefest.com

IDAHOT Movie Night
2025-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Jamaica) | Rainbow House, Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
Equality for All Foundation Jamaica Limited has a number of activities to engage with stakeholders around the issues affecting LGBTQ+ Jamaicans during IDAHOT. This includes a movie night which provides an opportunity or LGBTQ+ Jamaicans to enjoy a queer film in a safe, stigma-free space, while having the opportunity to connect with other members of the community. A vibrant and affirming Movie Night hosted by Equality for All Foundation Jamaica Ltd on May 17, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Rainbow House, Kingston Jamaica. In celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOT), this special evening brings community members together for a night of storytelling, reflection, and connection. 🎬🌈 Enjoy a powerful film screening that honours the LGBTQ+ movement and its legacy in Jamaica — with free admission and refreshments provided! 🍿🥤
