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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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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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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=Asia/Kathmandu:20260517T080000
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026 Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Mitini Nepal organised a special IDAHOBIT 2026 event in Kathmandu on 17 May under the theme ‘At the Heart of Democracy’. The event included the launch of a photo book ‘A Visual Journey of Courage\, Identity and Community’\, a fact sheet on the legal identity and safety of transmasculine individuals in Nepal\, and an awards ceremony honouring model LGBTIQ+ families and couples\, with the Minister of Women\, Children\, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security as chief guest. \nआज मिति २०८३ ज्येष्ठ ३ गते तदानुसार मे १७\, २०२६ मा मितिनी नेपालको आयोजनामा होमोफोबिया\, बाइफोबिया र ट्रान्सफोबिया विरुद्धको अन्तराष्ट्रिय दिवस २०२६\, “लोकतन्त्रको केन्द्रमा” भन्ने विश्वव्यापी नाराका साथ विशेष कार्यक्रम बाग्मती प्रदेशको काठमाडौंमा सम्पन्न भएको छ । सन् १९९० मे १७ मा विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठनले समलैंगिकतालाई मानसिक रोगको सुचीबाट हटाई समलैंगिकता हुनु प्राकृतिक प्रक्रिया हो भनी घोषणा गरिएको दिनको स्मरण गर्दै विश्वव्यापी रुपमा होमोफोबिया\, बाइफोबिया र ट्रान्सफोबिया विरुद्धको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दिन मनाईन्छ । यस दिनलाई संसारभर यौनिक तथा लैंगिक अल्पसंख्यक समुदायका व्यक्तिहरुले राष्ट्रिय तथा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा विभिन्न कार्यक्रमहरुको आयोजना गर्दै हर्षोल्लासका साथ मनाउने गर्दछन् । कार्यक्रममा बोल्दै प्रमुख अथिति माननीय मन्त्री\, महिला बालबालिका लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसंख्यक र सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्रालय सीता वादीले होमोफोबीया डे को सम्पूर्णमा शुभकामना व्यक्त गर्दै यस दिवसको अवसर पारेर लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसंख्यक समुदायको जीवन\, अनुभव\, संघर्ष\, पहिचान\, इतिहास\, गर्व\, दृश्यता\, प्रतिरोध र भविष्यका आशाहरुलाई तस्बिरमार्फत प्रस्तुत गर्ने चित्रात्मक पुस्तक “साहस\, पहिचान र समुदायको दृश्य अभिव्यक्ति “A visual journey of courage\, identity and community” र नेपालमा ट्रान्समास्कुलिन व्यक्तिहरूको कानुनी पहिचान\, पारिवारिक स्वीकृति र सुरक्षाको अवस्था सम्बन्धित तथ्यपत्र सार्वजनिक भएकोमा बधाई एवं शुभकामना दिनुभयो । यसका साथै आदर्श परिवार बागमती प्रदेश हेटौडाका ट्रान्सजेन्डर पुरुष ललित घलान र उहाँको आमा सोममाया घलान र लामो समयदेखि सँगै बसिरहनु भएका आदर्श समुदायका जोडी सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेश धनगढीका युविक भण्डारी र उहाँको पार्टनर ममता ठकुरीलाई दोसल्ला\, प्रमाणपत्र र नगदसहित सम्मान गर्नुभयो।
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-commemoration/
LOCATION:Kathmandu\, Nepal
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy or research,Art or creative expression
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