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APCOM IDAHOBIT 2026
APCOM will be organizing IDAHOBIT 2026 from 15–18 May 2026 at SCBX NEXT Tech, 4th floor, Siam Paragon. Under the theme “At the Heart of Democracy”, the event will bring together diverse stakeholders from across the region—including civil society, development partners, and the private sector—to engage in dialogues, showcase creative expressions, and strengthen collaboration in advancing LGBTQI+ rights, inclusion, and human rights.
Exhibition "Queer"
The exhibition on homosexuality and trans* identity aims to break down barriers and raise awareness. Twelve roll-up displays provide visitors with information on the history of homosexuality: Until when were homosexual acts criminalized in Germany? What do the colors of the rainbow flag represent? What do penguins have to do with homosexuality? A wealth of interesting, sad, but also humorous information has been visualized in an entertaining way. The exhibition makes it clear that history is not a linear progression. Its images depict a constant ebb and flow—and serve as a reminder that today’s status quo cannot be taken for granted.
Tuesday, May 19 2026 - Wednesday, June 03 2026
Time: daily from 8:00 am to 6 pm
To mark the start of the exhibition, the Catholic University Community KHG Saarbrücken and the Diversity Office are hosting an opening event on May 19, from 4 to 6 pm
Program:
Musical opening: Matthis Löw Harfe
Welcome with a short talk on the topic “Queer and the Catholic Church”: Katrin Altmaier, KHG Saarbrücken
Short presentation on "IDAHOBITA": Tamara Wagner, Diversity Office
Musical interlude
Reception: exploring the exhibition together while interacting
Campus Carter
Campus Carter is a community-driven initiative based in Martinique dedicated to creating safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and marginalized communities across the Caribbean.
Through cultural events, awareness campaigns, artistic expression and community dialogue, Campus Carter aims to amplify queer Caribbean voices, promote visibility, and fight against discrimination, violence and social exclusion.
For IDAHOBIT, Campus Carter brings together activists, artists, allies and community members to celebrate resilience, diversity and collective empowerment while fostering conversations around equality, dignity and human rights in the French Caribbean.
The Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in Armenia: 2025 Annual Report
On May 15, 2026, Pink Human Rights Defender NGO will publish the 2025 Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in Armenia. The report documents cases of discrimination, violence, hate speech, and other human rights violations faced by LGBT+ individuals throughout the year, while also addressing ongoing legal and social challenges. The publication aims to raise awareness about the realities faced by LGBT+ people in Armenia and encourage discussions on equality, dignity, and the need for stronger protection mechanisms.
EXISTER / RÉSISTER : Existences queers – résister à l’effacement !
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.
Your Blaming The Wrong 1%
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
EQUICON-2026: National Conference on Gender, Sex and Sexuality
EQUICON-2026 is a multidisciplinary academic conference focused on gender, sex, sexuality, and gender-affirming healthcare. The conference aims to bring together clinicians, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, residents, and allied healthcare workers to discuss evidence-based practices, lived experiences, policy perspectives, and inclusive healthcare approaches for gender-diverse populations. The event will include keynote lectures, panel discussions, scientific sessions, and pre-conference workshops on gender-affirming care and related clinical issues.
IDAHOBIT 2026: LGBTI+ Rights, Security and the Changing Global Landscape
Kaleidoscope Trust and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom
invite you to attend an event and public discussion:
“LGBTI+ Rights, Security and the Changing Global Landscape”
Against a backdrop of multilateral retreat, geopolitical instability and democratic backsliding, the panel will examine why LGBTI+ rights are not a peripheral 'social' concern but a strategic component of economic security, democratic resilience and the international rule-based order. We will draw out how attacks on gender equality and SOGI rights are increasingly weaponised by authoritarian movements, and what like-minded governments, diplomats and civil society can do in response.
Panel:
- Helen Kennedy, Executive Director, Egale Canada
- Ken Janssens, Chief Executive Officer, Open for Business
- Ruslan Savolainen, LGBTI+ Activist, forced to leave Russia to continue his work
- moderation: Stelios Foteinopoulos, International Policy and Advocacy Manager, Kaleidoscope Trust
⏱️ Thursday, 14 May 2026
📍 Trafalgar Square, London, SW1Y 5BJ.
Panel discussion: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Networking reception: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Please RSVP by email via: CanadaTrafalgarSquare@international.gc.ca or by clicking on the button at the end of this email.
Homofobia: Aproximación a un prejuicio secular
Charla taller abierta a todo público en CURE- Universidad de la República en Rocha Capital. Dictada por el docente Juan Martín Sánchez, un diálogo ameno, riguroso históricamente y para seguir construyendo espacios más libres, justos e inclusivos.
En el marco del Día Internacional contra la Homolesbotransfobia, reafirmamos que ninguna persona debería sufrir violencia o discriminación por ser quien es o amar a quien ama.