The IDAHOBIT 2026 theme is “At the heart of democracy.”
We created a visual to help you spread the word, and we will soon have a Canva template to help you bring this theme to life across the world.
Every organiser, and especially grassroots groups with limited design capacity or funding, are invited to use them to promote their own event.
Feel free to:
- Use the official IDAHOBIT logo in your own graphics and materials;
- Share the official visual (available in many languages!)
Illustration
The theme with the central illustration for IDAHOBIT 2026 is available for you, with creative direction shaped by feedback from LGBTQIA+ communities around the world!
You can use the official illustration for free in your:
- social media posts
- event invitations and posters
- reports, presentations, and newsletters
- digital and printed banners
- any other non-commercial use in line with IDAHOBIT’s values
Canva template
Soon, you will also find an editable Canva template based on the official illustration.
The template is designed to make it easier for organisers to promote their events while keeping a consistent visual identity with the global mobilisation.
With the template, you can:
- edit your own event title, subtitle, date, time, and location
- add your logo(s)
- export your version and share it across platforms
This way, you can highlight your local events and activities while staying connected to the shared energy of IDAHOBIT.
How to use the Canva template for IDAHOBIT 2026
COMING SOON: The IDAHOBIT Advisory Group is preparing a free Canva template for you!
With the template, IDAHOBIT event organisers will be able to create cohesive and accessible visuals for their events. The template will be aligned with this year’s visual identity.
The template will be easy to use—even if you have no design experience. You’ll only need a free Canva account to get started.
To ensure your design is effective and accessible, we recommend:
Keep titles and subtitles short and impactful
A short, memorable title will be more visually effective. If you need to share more information, you can include it in the caption of your post.
Include your time zone
Especially for online actions, adding the time zone helps participants know when and where to join.
Use logos with adequate spacing
Rectangles of 150 × 90 pixels were added to guide logo placement. If dragging and dropping your logo directly into the rectangle doesn’t replace it or doesn’t fit well:
- Upload your logo (hopefully with transparent background) and arrange it manually
- Remember to leave clear space around each logo to avoid visual clutter
- Delete all rectangles that were not replaced by a logo before exporting the image
Keep elements spaced out
Don’t overcrowd the design. Adequate spacing helps with readability and improves overall accessibility.
Open the template
Click the Canva link provided. You’ll need to sign in with a free Canva account.
Make a copy
Click “Use template for new design” to open your own editable version.
Edit your content
Replace the sample text with your event details:
Adjust if needed
You may need to use more lines of text, but try to preserve alignment and balance. Delete any unused text or elements before exporting.
Export your design
Click “Share” > “Download”
Choose PNG