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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260527T052958
CREATED:20260511T112615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T112615Z
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SUMMARY:The Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in Armenia: 2025 Annual Report
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://may17.org/event/the-human-rights-situation-of-lgbt-people-in-armenia-2025-annual-report/
LOCATION:Armenia\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Policy or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Armenia":MAILTO:info@pinkarmenia.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260527T052958
CREATED:20260429T112207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112207Z
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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 or research,Art or creative expression,Media or campaign
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260527T052958
CREATED:20260511T113253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T113253Z
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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 or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="APCOOM Foundation":MAILTO:events@apcom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Bermuda:20260515T123000
DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Bermuda:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T052958
CREATED:20260512T153748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153748Z
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SUMMARY:OUTBermuda IDAHOBIT Observance
DESCRIPTION:OUTBermuda IDAHOBIT Observance\nInternational Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia\nFriday\, May 15 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m | Steps of City Hall\nOUTBermuda invites members of Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community\, allies\, nonprofit leaders\, political leaders\, business leaders\, faith leaders\, families\, friends\, and members of the public to join us for Bermuda’s first public observance of IDAHOBIT.\nIDAHOBIT stands for the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia. It is marked around the world each year on May 17 as a day of action\, awareness\, solidarity\, and visibility for LGBTQIA+ people.\nThe date recognizes the World Health Organization’s May 17\, 1990 decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases. You can learn more about the international day at may17.org.\nAlthough IDAHOBIT is observed globally\, this will be the first time Bermuda publicly marks the day in this way.\nWe are doing this because LGBTQ+ Bermudians and residents still face harm caused by homophobia\, biphobia\, transphobia\, shame\, public ridicule\, bullying\, discrimination\, and silence. These harms affect people at school\, at work\, in families\, in faith spaces\, online\, and in public life.\nFor many LGBTQ+ people\, especially young people\, this can lead to isolation\, poor mental health\, fear\, and a deep sense that they do not belong. Transgender and non-binary people in Bermuda face added stigma\, misunderstanding\, and gaps in safety\, healthcare\, and legal protection.\nOUTBermuda has also recently completed Bermuda’s first national LGBTQ+ survey and research project\, in partnership with Global Research. This has been a historic opportunity for LGBTQ+ people connected to Bermuda to share their experiences\, needs\, concerns\, and hopes for the future.\nWe will use the data from this research to better advocate for and serve our community. We also plan to publish the findings to help amplify the voices\, contributions\, and needs of LGBTQ+ people connected to Bermuda.\nTogether\, IDAHOBIT and this research project mark an important moment for Bermuda. We are creating more space for LGBTQ+ people to be heard\, seen\, protected\, and included in decisions that affect our lives.\nThis event will create a public moment of solidarity. It will name the harm caused by homophobia\, biphobia and transphobia. It will lift up the dignity of LGBTQ+ people in Bermuda. It will call on leaders\, institutions\, families\, and allies to help build a Bermuda where LGBTQ+ people are safe\, seen\, valued and thriving.\nOUTBermuda’s Policy Manifesto calls for stronger action to protect and support LGBTQ+ Bermudians. This includes targeted LGBTQ+ mental health support\, clear school protocols to address anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment\, improved access to gender-affirming care\, stronger confidentiality protections\, the addition of gender identity to the Human Rights Act\, and stronger legal protections against hate and discrimination.\nYou can read the full OUTBermuda Policy Manifesto here: outbermuda.org/policy-manifesto \nYour Presence Matters\nThis event is for LGBTQ+ people and allies.\nFor LGBTQ+ people\, showing up can be an act of visibility\, pride\, courage\, healing\, or quiet solidarity.\nFor allies\, showing up matters because LGBTQ+ people should not have to carry this work alone.\nAllyship means more than private support. It means standing with LGBTQ+ people in public. It means challenging harmful comments\, speaking up against bullying\, supporting inclusive policy\, and helping create safer homes\, schools\, workplaces\, churches\, and community spaces. When allies show up\, it sends a message to LGBTQ+ people across Bermuda:\nYou are not alone. You belong here. Your life has value. Your future matters. \nEvent Focus & Messaging\nThe event will include brief remarks and calls to action focused on:\n•	What IDAHOBIT is and why Bermuda is marking it now\n•	The harm caused by homophobia\, biphobia and transphobia\n•	The importance of protecting LGBTQ+ young people\n•	Mental health\, safety\, and belonging\n•	The need for stronger protections in schools\n•	The importance of respecting and protecting trans and non-binary people\n•	OUTBermuda’s Policy Manifesto and calls for social and policy change\n•	The role of allies\, leaders\, families\, faith communities\, businesses\, and public institutions\n•	Bermuda’s first national LGBTQ+ survey and research project  \nInvitation to Attend\nWe encourage you to attend and to bring someone with you.\nBring a colleague. Bring a friend. Bring a family member.\nBring someone who believes Bermuda can be more loving\, more inclusive\, and more courageous.\nThis is a public moment for Bermuda to stand together against homophobia\, biphobia and transphobia\, and to stand for dignity\, safety\, belonging\, and hope.\nLet’s continue to build the Bermuda we deserve.
URL:https://may17.org/event/outbermuda-idahobit-observance/
LOCATION:City Hall Bermuda\, 17 Church Street\, City of Hamilton\, Bermuda\, HM11\, Bermuda
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="OUTBermuda":MAILTO:info@OUTBermuda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T052958
CREATED:20260526T115330Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT-2026. AT THE HEART OF DEMOCRACY
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Meeting Dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia \nOn May 15\, 2026\, ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia\, a high-level discussion meeting was held at the initiative of Dignity Humanitarian NGO with the support of the Embassy of France in Armenia\, bringing together Аmbassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary accredited to Armenia\, representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations\, as well as state and civil society representatives\, human rights defenders and community. \nThe goal of the meeting was to discuss existing challenges and opportunities for reforms in the field of human rights in Armenia on the path toward democracy. \nThe event opened with welcoming remarks by Sergey GABRIELYAN\, Dignity NGO President\, who greeted the distinguished guests and reflected on the importance of the day\, the challenges faced by LGBT+ persons\, migrants\, refugees\, and other vulnerable groups in Armenia and the region\, and emphasized the necessity of joint efforts to combat stigma\, discrimination and hate speech. \nWelcoming speeches were then delivered by high-ranking officials and international partners\, including: \nAnahit MANASYAN\, Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia\,\nJulie FORT\, deputy head of mission of the French Republic in Armenia\,\nH.E. Andrew TURNER\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Armenia\,\nH.E. Eric DE MUYNCK\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to Armenia\,\nH.E.M. Petr PIRUNČÍK\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Armenia\,\nNatia NATSVLISHVILI\, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia\,\nLouis FALCY\, UNHCR Armenia Officer-in-Charge and Senior Development Officer\nKatrin BUDER-PELZ\, Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Yerevan\, Armenia.\nThe speakers once again reaffirmed their commitment to the protection of human rights\, equality\, and the fight against discrimination\, emphasizing that the construction of a safe\, inclusive\, and dignified society is only possible through joint and continuous cooperation. In their remarks\, they highlighted the important role of civil society\, international solidarity\, and state responsibility in ensuring the protection of the fundamental rights of every individual\, regardless of sexual orientation\, gender identity\, nationality\, or social status. \nAt the beginning of the discussion\, Alina Mirzoyan\, Human Rights and Advocacy Coordinator at Dignity NGO\, project coordinator presented the project “Strengthening the Capacities of LGBT+ People in Armenia through Improved Legal Protection\, Awareness\, and Economic and Social Inclusion\,” implemented with the financial support of the Embassy of France in Armenia. \nlogologo\nThis was followed by thematic presentations and discussions covering a number of important issues in Armenia\, including: \nThe situation of GBT persons\, refugees and migrants kept in penitentiary institutions\, presented by Sergey GABRIELYAN\, President of the Group of Public Monitors Implementing Supervision Over the Criminal -Executive Institutions and Bodies of The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia\nHuman rights violations on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity\, presented by Shushan KHNKOYAN\, Access to Justice NGO President\nLegislative gaps in the protection of LGBT+ rights\, presented by Anahit MKRTCHYAN\, Dignity NGO defense-lawyer\nIssues faced by LBT women\, presented by Olya NALBANDYAN and Ani DAVTYAN\, Human Rights and Public Health NGO representatives\nChallenges faced by LGBT+ youth\, presented by Sargis AYVAZYAN\, CEO at IMPULSE Youth Social-Cultural NGO\nEach thematic presentation was followed by a question-and-answer session\, fostering active discussion and exchange of experiences among participants. \nConcluding the event\, Sergey Gabrielyan\, President of Dignity NGO\, emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordinated efforts in the field\, then he turned to the community. \n“Your life has value. \nAnd Dignity NGO\, together with all our partners\, is making a commitment: we will continue — not just to speak up “in place of you\,” but to stand beside you and help strengthen your voice. \nAnd I want everyone to remember one thing: YOU ARE HEARD\, YOU ARE SEEN\, AND WE STAND BY YOUR SIDE.”
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-at-the-heart-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Yerevan\, Yerevan\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Policy or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dignity Humanitarian NGO":MAILTO:contact@dignity.ngo
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DTSTART;TZID=Indian/Mauritius:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Indian/Mauritius:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T052958
CREATED:20260515T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T183953Z
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SUMMARY:At the Heart of Democracy - Strengthening LGBTQIA+ Advocacy\, Protection and Inclusion in Mauritius
DESCRIPTION:As part of the global observance of the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)\, Collectif Arc-en-Ciel proudly presents At the Heart of Democracy – Strengthening LGBTQIA+ Advocacy\, Protection and Inclusion in Mauritius. \nThis event aims to create a meaningful platform for dialogue\, reflection and collective action around the realities\, challenges and progress of LGBTQIA+ communities in Mauritius. Bringing together activists\, civil society organisations\, institutions\, international partners\, community members and allies\, the event will explore the critical role of democracy\, human rights and inclusion in ensuring that LGBTQIA+ persons are protected\, represented and empowered. \nThrough panel discussions\, testimonies and community engagement\, the event will highlight the importance of strengthening advocacy efforts\, safeguarding activist well-being\, promoting social inclusion and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to advance equality and dignity for all. It also serves as a space to celebrate the resilience\, contributions and voices of LGBTQIA+ individuals and movements in Mauritius. \nAt a time where democratic values and human rights continue to shape our societies\, this IDAHOBIT event reaffirms the collective commitment towards building a safer\, more inclusive and equitable Mauritius where no one is left behind.
URL:https://may17.org/event/at-the-heart-of-democracy-strengthening-lgbtqia-advocacy-protection-and-inclusion-in-mauritius/
LOCATION:Le Suffren & Marina Hotel\, Port Louis\, Mauritius
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Collectif Arc-En-Ciel":MAILTO:info@collectifarcenciel.org
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