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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T080000
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SUMMARY:#ResistWithPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:An Amnesty International-led campaign titled “#ResistWithPride” running from 17 May to 31 July 2026. The main themes are: myth-busting of anti-LGBTI+ narratives\, and reflecting the diversity ad inclusivity of “family”.
URL:https://may17.org/event/resistwithpride-2026/
LOCATION:Global\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Media or campaign
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AI-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Amnesty International":MAILTO:hashem.hashem@amnesty.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Ulaanbaatar:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Ulaanbaatar:20260528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260515T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T170801Z
UID:10000397-1778868000-1779991200@may17.org
SUMMARY:“Ардчиллын зүрхэнд” гэрэл зургийн үзэсгэлэн
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ АЙДАХОБИТ-2026: “Ардчиллын зүрхэнд” гэрэл зургийн үзэсгэлэн нээлтээ хийнэ\nЖил бүрийн 5 дугаар сарын 17-ны өдрийг дэлхий нийтэд АЙДАХОБИТ буюу гомофоби\, бифоби\, трансфобийн эсрэг олон улсын өдөр болгон тэмдэглэдэг уламжлалтай. Энэ жил тус өдрийг “Ардчиллын зүрхэнд” уриан дор дэлхий даяар тэмдэглэн өнгөрүүлж байна.\nЭнэхүү өдрийг тохиолдуулан ЛГБТ Төв-өөс хэрэгжүүлдэг “Эрхийн төлөө урлаг” санаачлагын хүрээнд гэрэл зургийн үзэсгэлэнг 2026 оны 5 дугаар сарын 15-28-ны хооронд Хөх Нар Сав спейс-д зохион байгуулах гэж байна. Үзэсгэлэнгийн нээлт 2026 оны 5 дугаар сарын 15-ний өдрийн 18:00 цагт болно.\n“Эрхийн төлөө урлаг” санаачлага нь урлагаар дамжуулан хүний эрхийн ойлголтыг түгээх\, ЛГБТИК+ сэдвийн хүрээнд уран бүтээлчдийг дэмжих\, күийр уран бүтээлчдэд зориулсан орон зайг бий болгох зорилготой юм. Уран бүтээл нь нийгэм\, улс төр\, соёлын бодит байдлыг шүүмжлэн харуулахын зэрэгцээ эерэг өөрчлөлтийг уриалах\, хайр ба бахархлыг түгээх хүчирхэг хэрэгсэл билээ.\nАЙДАХОБИТ өдрийн түүхээс дурдвал\, 1990 оны 5 дугаар сарын 17-нд Дэлхийн эрүүл мэндийн байгууллага ижил хүйсийн бэлгийн чиг баримжааг сэтгэцийн эмгэгийн жагсаалтаас албан ёсоор хассан нь ЛГБТИК+ хөдөлгөөний хувьд онцгой ач холбогдолтой үйл явдал болсон. Улмаар 2004 онд Нэгдсэн Үндэстний Байгууллага-аас энэхүү өдрийг хүний эрхийн тэмдэглэлт өдөр болгон хүлээн зөвшөөрч\, дэлхий даяар тэмдэглэдэг болсон юм.\nМонгол Улсад 2011 оноос эхлэн АЙДАХОБИТ-ыг тэмдэглэж ирсэн бөгөөд энэ хүрээнд олон нийтэд бэлгийн чиг баримжаа\, хүйсийн баримжаа\, илэрхийллийн талаар шинжлэх ухаанд суурилсан үнэн бодит мэдээлэл түгээх\, хүний эрхийг хүндэтгэх соёлыг төлөвшүүлэхэд чиглэсэн олон талт үйл ажиллагааг зохион байгуулж байна.\nТус үзэсгэлэн нь орчин үеийн гэрэл зургийн олон төрөл\, жанрыг хамарч\, ЛГБТИК+ хүмүүсийн амьдрал\, туршлага\, дуу хоолойг урлагаар илэрхийлсэн бүтээлүүдийг олон нийтэд хүргэх болно. Уг үзэсгэлэнд нийт 80 гаруй бүтээл ирснээс шалгарсан 65 бүтээлүүдийг үзэсгэлэнгийн үеэр дэлгэн үзүүлэхээс гадна “Прайд” сэтгүүл болон үзэсгэлэнгийн каталоги хэвлэлд багтаан нийтлэх юм.\nЭнэхүү үзэсгэлэн нь урлаг\, хүний эрх\, ардчиллын үнэ цэнийг нэгтгэн харуулах\, олон нийтэд ойлголт\, мэдрэмж\, харилцан хүндлэлийг түгээх чухал ач холбогдолтой арга хэмжээ болно.\n📆Үзэсгэлэнгийн хуваарь: 05 сарын 15-28-ны хооронд 11:00-19:00 цагийн хооронд\, таксгүй.\nҮзэсгэлэнгийн нээлт: 05 сарын 15-нд\n📍Хаана: САВ арт галерей\n⏳Хэдээс: 18:00 цагаас \n——— \nIDAHOBIT-2026: ‘In the Heart of Democracy’ photography exhibition to open \nEvery year\, 17 May is observed worldwide as the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia. This year\, the day is being observed worldwide under the slogan ‘In the Heart of Democracy.’\nTo mark this day\, as part of the LGBT Centre’s ‘Art for Rights’ initiative\, a photography exhibition will be held at Hөх Нар Сав Space from 15 to 28 May 2026. The exhibition opening will take place on 15 May 2026 at 18:00. \nThe ‘Art for Rights’ initiative aims to promote the understanding of human rights through art\, support artists on LGBTQI+ themes\, and create a space for queer artists. Art is a powerful tool that not only critiques social\, political and cultural realities but also calls for positive change and spreads love and pride.\nTo cite the history of AIDAHOBIT Day\, on 17 May 1990 —when the World Health Organisation officially removed same-sex orientation from its list of mental disorders—was a particularly significant event for the LGBTQI+ movement. Subsequently\, in 2004 the United Nations recognised this day as a human rights day\, and it has been celebrated worldwide.\nIn Mongolia\, IDAHOBIT has been celebrated since 2011\, and within this framework\, science-based\, factual information about sexual orientation\, gender identity and expression is disseminated to the public\, organising multifaceted activities aimed at fostering a culture of respect for human rights.\nThe exhibition will encompass various forms and genres of contemporary photography\, bringing to the public works that express the lives\, experiences\, and voices of LGBTQI+ people through art. Of the more than 80 works submitted\, 65 have been selected to be exhibited\, and will also be featured in Pride magazine and the exhibition catalogue.\nThis exhibition will be a significant event\, uniting the values of art\, human rights and democracy\, and fostering understanding\, empathy and mutual respect among the public. \nExhibition hours: 15th–28th May\, 11:00–19:00. Admission free.\nExhibition opening: 15th May\nWhere: SAV Art GalleryFrom 18:00
URL:https://may17.org/event/%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b4%d1%87%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%bb%d1%8b%d0%bd-%d0%b7%d2%af%d1%80%d1%85%d1%8d%d0%bd%d0%b4-%d0%b3%d1%8d%d1%80%d1%8d%d0%bb-%d0%b7%d1%83%d1%80%d0%b3%d0%b8%d0%b9%d0%bd-%d2%af/
LOCATION:САВ арт галерей\, Ulaanbaatar\, Mongolia
CATEGORIES:Art or creative expression
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/698606598_1413174517514234_4825588896001357730_n-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T093000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260515T183808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T183832Z
UID:10000370-1779094800-1779442200@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT Assemblies
DESCRIPTION:A series of assemblies delivered to students in Year 7-11. Approximately 1\,000 students and staff.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-assemblies/
LOCATION:Range High School\, Stapleton Road\, Formby\, Merseyside\, L37 2YN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:School or university action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260511T112750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T112750Z
UID:10000230-1779148800-1780531199@may17.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition "Queer"
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTuesday\, May 19 2026 – Wednesday\, June 03 2026\nTime: daily from 8:00 am to 6 pm\nTo 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\nProgram:\nMusical opening: Matthis Löw Harfe\nWelcome with a short talk on the topic “Queer and the Catholic Church”: Katrin Altmaier\, KHG Saarbrücken\nShort presentation on “IDAHOBITA”: Tamara Wagner\, Diversity Office\nMusical interlude\nReception: exploring the exhibition together while interacting
URL:https://may17.org/event/exhibition-queer/
LOCATION:Saarland University\, KHG building A 3.1\, Saarland University\, Saarbrücken\, Saarland\, 66123\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Art or creative expression,School or university action
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ORGANIZER;CN="KHG Saarbr%C3%BCcken in cooperation with the Diversity Office%2C supported by the Federation Queer Diversity in Germany LSVD+":MAILTO:diversity(at)uni-saarland.de
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260402T131530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131639Z
UID:10000154-1779177600-1779210000@may17.org
SUMMARY:2026 European IDAHOT+ Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 European IDAHOT+ Forum is co-hosted by the Government of Denmark\, the Nordic Council of Ministers\, and the Council of Europe to mark the International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia\, and Biphobia (IDAHOT+) \nThe 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. \nAs 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.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2026-european-idahot-forum/
LOCATION:Eigtveds Pakhus\, Strandgade 25D\, Copenhagen\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Institutional or corporate initiative
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260511T155329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T171600Z
UID:10000275-1779179400-1779208200@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBITA* 2026 – Frankfurt (Sehnsucht nach Freiheit)
DESCRIPTION:Am 19. Mai 2026\, von 08:30 bis 16:30 Uhr\, veranstaltet die Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences die Tagung »IDAHOBITA 2026: Sehnsucht nach Freiheit – Queere Perspektiven auf Migration\, Flucht und Asyl«. Die Veranstaltung beleuchtet die Schnittstellen von Queerness\, Migration und Asylrecht und schafft Raum für Austausch\, Reflexion und Vernetzung. Anmeldung über das Anmeldeformular der Hochschule erforderlich.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobita-2026-frankfurt-sehnsucht-nach-freiheit/
LOCATION:Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences\, Nibelungenplatz 1\, Frankfurt am Main\, 60318\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,School or university action
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Fiji:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Fiji:20260519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260515T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T185218Z
UID:10000392-1779192000-1779199200@may17.org
SUMMARY:Pleasure is a Political Protest: Reclaiming Bodily Autonomies\, Identities and Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:oin us this IDAHOBIT 2026 for an important regional conversation: \n✨ Pleasure is a Political Protest: Reclaiming Bodily Autonomies\, Identities and Sovereignty ✨ \n📅 19 May 2026\n⏰ 12PM Fiji Time \nHosted by ILGA Oceania and Youth OCEANs in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). \nThis webinar will explore pleasure\, bodily autonomy\, queer Indigenous leadership\, consent\, joy\, and collective liberation across Oceania — grounded in storytelling\, lived experiences\, and decolonial futures. \nJoin young advocates\, LGBTQIA+ communities\, Indigenous leaders\, and regional allies for this powerful dialogue. \n🔗 Register via the QR code on the poster
URL:https://may17.org/event/pleasure-is-a-political-protest-reclaiming-bodily-autonomies-identities-and-sovereignty/
LOCATION:virtual event
CATEGORIES:Community gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260512T160832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T160832Z
UID:10000352-1779195600-1779208200@may17.org
SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Rights in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Digital technologies increasingly shape how LGBTIQ+ people express themselves\, organise politically and access services. Yet these same technologies can expose communities to discrimination\, profiling\, surveillance and exclusion. This edition of the Digital Rights Lounge explores the intersection between digital rights and LGBTIQ+ rights\, bringing together activists\, researchers and policymakers to discuss how digital infrastructures affect queer lives and what can be done to effectively protect rights in the digital age.
URL:https://may17.org/event/lgbtiq-rights-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:BeCentral\, Cantersteen 12\, Brussels (Belgium)\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Policy, research, or advocacy action
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://privacycamp.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DigitalRightsLounge_20026_1200x675px-2048x1152.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Privacy Camp":MAILTO:andreea.belu@edri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20260519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20260519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260511T112349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T164303Z
UID:10000221-1779208200-1779215400@may17.org
SUMMARY:Homofobia: Aproximación a un prejuicio secular
DESCRIPTION: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.\nEn 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.
URL:https://may17.org/event/homofobia-aproximacion-a-un-prejuicio-secular/
LOCATION:Sala Polifuncional CURE Rocha\, Centro Universitario Regional del Este\, Punta del Este\, Uruguay
CATEGORIES:School or university action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T004921
CREATED:20260511T161119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T164923Z
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SUMMARY:The Fight Is Global: LGBTIQ Activists in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on progress (and backlash) within the LGBTIQ human rights movement. \nTo celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia\, please join the Consulate General of Sweden in New York\, Friends of the High Line\, and Outright International on May 19 for a discussion on progress (and backlash) within the LGBTIQ human rights movement. \nIn New York\, a city whose courage in 1969 at Stonewall inspired the global LGBTIQ movement\, we understand the importance of protecting the rights that generations have fought for. Fortunately\, there are lessons from around the world for us to draw upon. LGBTIQ activists in other countries have faced these conditions and worse before and survived them. The lessons from their experiences\, strategies\, and resiliencies are vital to learn from in a moment like this. Join us for a conversation about what it means to fight for LGBTIQ rights as a global community. In an increasingly globalized world\, a setback anywhere weakens our movement everywhere\, and a victory anywhere strengthens it too. \nIn the last decade\, the progress that the LGBTIQ community has made has been astounding. However\, these hard-fought successes were also noticed by those who oppose LGBTIQ rights. This global backlash to the LGBTIQ human rights movement has built vast international networks to coordinate their strategies and spread the same false narratives across borders. The attacks on the LGBTIQ community happening right here in the United States today are part of a global playbook\, tested abroad and then imported back to places like New York when the opposition saw an opening. \nAt the event\, U.S. Drag Activist Marti Gould Cummings and Iraqi Activist and Attorney Amir Ashour will join global LGBTIQ movement leader and Outright Executive Director Maria Sjödin\, whose career includes leading the largest LGBTIQ organization in Sweden\, RFSL\, in conversation. They will discuss the global nature of the struggle for LGBTIQ rights and the need for those who advocate for LGBTIQ rights in New York City to support the fights for rights everywhere. The speakers will discuss what transnational movement-building looks like in practice and what we can learn from one another in an increasingly challenging political moment.
URL:https://may17.org/event/the-fight-is-global-lgbtiq-activists-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity
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SUMMARY:In Spite of You: In Conversation with Patrick Lenton and Charlee Brooks
DESCRIPTION:In Spite of You: In Conversation with Patrick Lenton and Charlee Brooks\, as part of Boroondara Libraries’ IDAHOBIT 2026 program. Tuesday 19 May 2026\, 7pm–8pm at Hawthorn Arts Centre\, Hawthorn VIC. Patrick Lenton discusses his queer romantic comedy novel ‘In Spite of You’ in conversation with Charlee Brooks from Grandpas Book Club. Topics include the rom-com genre\, writing queer identities and the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation. Adults 18+. Free. Book via Eventbrite.
URL:https://may17.org/event/in-spite-of-you-in-conversation-with-patrick-lenton-and-charlee-brooks/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Arts Centre\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art or creative expression
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