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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112207Z
UID:10000174-1778803200-1779062399@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026: “At the Heart of Democracy” – The Journey from Amsterdam to Bangkok
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, in collaboration with APCOM Foundation\, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)\, Bangkok Pride\, GIRLxGIRL\, SCBX Next Tech\, Baturu\, and the Rights and Liberty Protection Department\, today officially launched IDAHOBIT 2026: “At the Heart of Democracy” – The Journey from Amsterdam to Bangkok. \nThis landmark initiative highlights the global journey toward equality and inclusion\, connecting Amsterdam and Bangkok through a shared commitment to human rights\, dignity\, and diversity. \nThe programme will take place from 15–18 May 2026 at SCBX Next Tech\, 4th Floor\, Siam Paragon\, Bangkok. \nThe event comes at a significant moment as Thailand marks the first anniversary of its Marriage Equality Law\, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage\, while the Netherlands continues its global leadership as the first country in the world to have done so in 2001. \nAs part of the programme\, the Embassy of the Netherlands will present the internationally renowned Amsterdam Rainbow Dress\, a powerful 16-metre-wide artwork made from the flags of more than 60 countries where homosexuality remains criminalized. The installation serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQI communities worldwide. \nAPCOM Foundation will also showcase the 10th anniversary of the HERO Awards\, highlighting outstanding HIV and LGBTQI advocates across Asia and the Pacific through a photo exhibition and regional dialogues\, including voices from countries where LGBTQI people continue to face criminalization.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-at-the-heart-of-democracy-the-journey-from-amsterdam-to-bangkok/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy, research, or advocacy action,Art or creative expression,Media or campaign
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260511T113253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T113253Z
UID:10000211-1778803200-1779148799@may17.org
SUMMARY:APCOM IDAHOBIT 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://may17.org/event/apcom-idahobit-2026/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy, research, or advocacy action
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ORGANIZER;CN="APCOOM Foundation":MAILTO:events@apcom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/South_Georgia:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/South_Georgia:20260516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260511T112349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T112349Z
UID:10000220-1778841000-1778956200@may17.org
SUMMARY:11th Rainbow Forum: Compliance or Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Forum is an important annual event in Armenia and the country’s largest queer activist gathering\, bringing together LGBT+ people and allies\, activists and human rights defenders\, professionals\, and parents. \nIn 2026\, we are once again organizing one of the most significant events of the LGBT+ movement — the 11th Rainbow Forum — under the theme: “Compliance or Resistance”. \nAs war\, repression\, and political instability continue to intensify across the world and the region\, safe spaces for LGBT+ people are increasingly threatened. Many are forced either to resist or to leave their countries in search of safety\, often arriving in Armenia. At the same time\, the upcoming elections in Armenia are accompanied by renewed waves of manipulation and growing anti-LGBT+ and anti-gender rhetoric targeting women\, trans\, non-binary\, and other non-heteronormative people\, as well as defenders of women’s and LGBT+ rights. \nThis year’s forum is about our response. \nThe Rainbow Forum creates a safe and inclusive platform where participants can raise issues that matter\, share experiences\, support one another\, and take part in conversations about meaningful change for the LGBT+ community in Armenia. It is also an opportunity to learn from experienced activists\, human rights defenders\, and allies who continue contributing to equality\, dignity\, and justice.
URL:https://may17.org/event/11th-rainbow-forum-compliance-or-resistance/
LOCATION:Yerevan\, Armenia\, Yerevan\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Institutional or corporate initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Armenia":MAILTO:info@pinkarmenia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260514T130751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T130751Z
UID:10000380-1778918400-1779037200@may17.org
SUMMARY:National LGBTQI Forum in Hungary
DESCRIPTION:Május 17-én és 18-án reggel 10-től a VII. LMBTQI Fórumon feldolgozzuk az igazán izgalmas jelent és a mégizgalmasabb jövőbe tekintünk. Mik a legfontosabb ügyeink? Mit és hogyan kell képviselnünk? Miben bízhatunk és mik lehetnek a kockázatok?\nRáadásul még ének is lesz a végén! \nTeljes program itt 👉 https://lmbtszovetseg.hu/hirek/jon-a-hetedik-lmbtqi-forum\nA regisztráció ingyenes\, de kötelező 👉 https://bit.ly/lmbtqiforumreg\nHelyszín: Osztrák Kulturális Fórum Budapest (Budapest\, Benczúr u. 16\, 1068) \nSokszínűségben az erő\nVII. Országos LMBTQI Fórum\n2026. május 16-17.\nhelyszín: Osztrák Kulturális Fórum Budapest (Budapest\, Benczúr u. 16\, 1068)\nSzombat\n9:30 – 10:00 \nGyülekezés \n10:00 – 11:15 \n2026 után: lehetőségek és felelősségek – merre tovább az LMBTQI mozgalom? Stratégiai nyitóbeszélgetés a választások utáni helyzetről: milyen új mozgástér nyílhat\, milyen kockázatok maradnak\, és mi a civil szervezetek szerepe egy változó politikai környezetben. Résztvevők: Radványi Viktória (Budapest Pride)\, Zsirka Hella (Háttér Társaság). Moderál: Hanzli Péter. \n11:15 – 11:45 \nKávészünet \n11:45 – 13:00 \nRendszerváltás a civil térben? – Mit jelent a gyakorlatban. Beszélgetés arról\, hogy egy politikai változás mit jelent valójában a civil szervezetek számára: jogszabályok\, intézményi működés\, ellenállás és visszarendeződés lehetőségei. Résztvevők: a Háttér Társaság (Polgári Eszter)\, a Magyar Helsinki Bizottság (Parvadi Márta) és a TASZ képviselői. Moderál: Kanicsár Ádám András. \n13:00 – 14:00 \nEbédszünet \n14:00 – 15:15 \nHogyan működik egy LMBTQI szervezet működő demokráciában? – Tapasztalatok a HOSI Wien-től. Gyakorlati betekintés abba\, hogyan dolgozik egy LMBTQI szervezet stabil demokratikus környezetben: érdekképviselet\, állami kapcsolatok\, finanszírozás és közösségépítés. / How Does an LGBTQI Organization Operate in a Functioning Democracy? – Lessons from HOSI Wien. Practical insights into advocacy\, partnerships\, funding\, and community-building in a stable democratic context. \n15:15 – 15:45 \nKávészünet \n15:45 – 17:15 \nPárhuzamos szekciók \n1. Testkép\, identitás\, támogatás: evészavarok az LMBTQI közösségben személyes és mentorálási tapasztalatok alapján (Lovas Sándor) \n2. LMBTQ kórusok és közösségépítés. Ismerd meg az LMBTQ kórusok történetét! Vegyél részt a Pride Kórus Budapest előadásán és workshopján\, ahol közös éneklésre is sor kerül. \nVasárnap\n9:30 – 10:00 \nGyülekezés \n10:00 – 11:00 \nMi a 3-5 legfontosabb közös ügyünk? – Prioritások meghatározása. Facilitált plenáris munka a következő 2-3 év legfontosabb közös céljainak kijelölésére. \n11:00 – 11:30 \nKávészünet \n11:30 – 13:00 \nRealitás és kockázatok – Mi akadályozhat minket? Közös gondolkodás a megvalósítás akadályairól: kapacitás\, finanszírozás\, kiégés\, szervezeti együttműködés. \n13:00 – 14:00 \nKávészünet \n14:00 – 15:00 \nKözös vállalások és következő lépések. A munkacsoportok eredményeinek bemutatása és közös vállalások megfogalmazása: konkrét lépések\, felelősök és következő találkozási pontok. \n15:00 – 16:15 \nSzövetségi működés és közös felelősség – zárt tagszervezeti egyeztetés. Facilitált\, zárt körű beszélgetés a tagszervezetek között a Szövetség szerepéről\, feladatairól és működéséről a következő időszakban. Fókuszban: elvárások a Szövetséggel szemben\, közös prioritások képviselete\, együttműködési keretek és felelősségek tisztázása. \nRegisztráció: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScef9qQ1SVL9ATLUyWE77IILzNspMJ4yx7oQifuoJ00bMpjww/viewform \nTehát az időpont: 2025. május 16-17. (szombat-vasárnap). Gyülekező mindkét nap 9:30-kor. \nHelyszín: Osztrák Kulturális Fórum (1068 Budapest\, Benczúr utca 16.) \nVárunk minden érdeklődőt szeretettel!
URL:https://may17.org/event/national-lgbtqi-forum-in-hungary/
LOCATION:Osztrák Kulturális Fórum Budapest\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Community gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260427T110917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T163707Z
UID:10000354-1778929200-1778943600@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT Western Sydney - Rainbow Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Western Sydney IDAHOBIT Penrith presents its annual IDAHOBIT Picnic at Regatta Park\, Emu Plains\, NSW on Saturday 16 May 2026\, 11am–3pm AEST. A joyful outdoor celebration featuring live performances\, entertainment and community connection. Dance battles may or may not be included. All welcome – come and celebrate love\, pride and inclusion in Western Sydney.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-western-sydney-rainbow-community-picnic/
LOCATION:Regatta Park in Emu Plains\, 7 River Rd\, Emu Plains\, NSW\, 2750\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,School or university action
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sydney IDAHOBIT Penrith":MAILTO:jye_bryant@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Gaborone:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Gaborone:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260514T122729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T122729Z
UID:10000377-1778932800-1778950800@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Celebration \nThis Saturday\, 16 May 2026\, we gather at House of Khumali (Molapo Crossing) for our International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) commemoration\, under the global theme: “The Power of Communities.” \nAnd this theme matters now more than ever. Because communities are not only where we find belonging; they are also where we find protection\, courage\, and the collective strength to challenge systems that impact LGBTQ+ lives and rights. \nThis year’s commemoration also highlights the ongoing matter of\nBonolo Selelo & Tsholofelo Seele Kumile vs The Acting Director of Civil Registration & The Attorney General; a reminder that dignity\, recognition\, and equality are not abstract ideas\, but real struggles that require real community solidarity. \nWhen individuals are faced with barriers\, it is communities that amplify their voices.\nWhen systems feel heavy\, it is communities that carry the hope forward.\nWhen rights are questioned\, it is communities that insist: we are here\, and we matter. That is the power we are gathering to honour. \n📍House of Khumali | 🕛 1200hrs | 📅 16 May 2026 | 🎟️ RSVP: 77797779/ 77314390 \nWe invite you to stand with us not just in presence\, but in solidarity\, in awareness\, and in action. Because when communities show up\, change is not only possible\, it is inevitable.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-celebration/
LOCATION:House of Khumali\, Botswana
CATEGORIES:Community gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260511T155027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T114725Z
UID:10000251-1778936400-1778943600@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026 – Self Care As Community Care
DESCRIPTION:May 17th is IDAHOBIT: International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Intersex Discrimination\, and Transphobia. Each year\, this day stands as a rallying point for LGBTIQA+ communities to stand together in opposition to the systems of oppression which lead to violence and discrimination. The fight against LGBTIQA+ discrimination takes a lot of effort and a strong community\, so it is essential that we look after ourselves so we can better look out for one another. Join A Gender Agenda (AGA) for a community event exploring self-care as community care\, with a range of self-care activities and opportunities to connect with other members of the community. Saturday 16 May\, 1pm–3pm AEST. Register via Humanitix.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-self-care-as-community-care/
LOCATION:AGA House\, Lyneham\, Lyneham\, 2602\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260523T083615
CREATED:20260511T155112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T163841Z
UID:10000265-1778940000-1778952600@may17.org
SUMMARY:Queer D&D – City of Vincent IDAHOBIT Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating IDAHOBIT with a free Queer Dungeons and Dragons event\, hosted by Youth Pride Network\, Freedom Centre and City of Vincent. Come and play D&D in a safe\, welcoming queer community space! Saturday 16 May 2026\, 2:00pm–5:30pm AWST\, City of Vincent Community Centre\, Kambarang room\, 99 Loftus Street\, Leederville\, WA. Register via Humanitix.
URL:https://may17.org/event/queer-dd-city-of-vincent-idahobit-event/
LOCATION:City of Vincent Community Centre\, Country Road\, Leederville\, 6007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Institutional or corporate initiative
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