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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T185120Z
UID:10000398-1779786000-1779796800@may17.org
SUMMARY:Acompañamientos y cuidados a personas mayores LGBT+
DESCRIPTION:El 23 de mayo en el Punto Digital de la Banda del Rio Sali\, en Tucumán\, realizaremos el taller “Acompañamientos y cuidados a personas mayores LGBT+”\, organizado por Crisálida biblioteca popular de género y diversidad afectivosexual de la fundación Bienvenides\, la fundación Leswarmi; Familias Diversas Tucumán; La Grupa Trans\, las fundación Juana Azurduy – Casa de la Mujer Bandeña y con el apoyo de la Dirección de Articulación Territorial del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de la provincia de Tucumán.\nEl taller promueve la sensibilización de acompañantes terapeúticos\, cuidadores domiciliarios\, personas con titulación\, formación o experiencias\, incluidas las familias elegidas y los grupos de apoyo. En el encuentro abordamos el universo de las personas mayores LGBT+ desde una perspectiva de interseccionalidad.
URL:https://may17.org/event/acompanamientos-y-cuidados-a-personas-mayores-lgbt/
LOCATION:Casa de la Mujer Bandeña Fundación Juana Azurduy\, Mario Bravo 355\, Banda del Rio Sali\, Tucumán\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Banda-del-Rio-Sali-personas-mayores-LGBT.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Cris%C3%A1lida biblioteca popular de g%C3%A9nero y diversidad afectivo sexual":MAILTO:prensacrisalida@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260520T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260512T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153451Z
UID:10000350-1779294600-1779300000@may17.org
SUMMARY:Queere Provinz / provincia queer?
DESCRIPTION:Queeres Leben findet nicht nur in den Städten statt – es ist immer hier. Die Veranstaltung widmet sich den Erfahrungen und Lebensrealitäten les- bischer\, schwuler\, bisexueller\, trans*\, queerer und allen weiteren Menschen aus der LSBTQIA+ Gemeinschaft in Südtirol. Vorgestellt wird das Oral-History-Projekt „Immer Hier“ von Martine De Biasi\, in dem LSBTQIA+ Menschen aus ganz Südtirol ihre Lebensgeschichten erzählen; besonders im Fokus stehen ältere Generationen und Menschen aus ländlichen Regionen. \nAußerdem werden Einblicke in den Sammelband „Frauen- Geschlechter- und Queer-Geschichte: Internationale Perspektiven und lokale Verortung“ präsentiert\, der sich mit Frauen-\, Geschlechter- und Queer-Geschichte im lokalen\, kleinstädtischen und Südtiroler Kontext befasst. Ein Beitrag daraus diskutiert ein Forschungsprojekt zu frauenliebenden Frauen in Südtirol und eröffnet weitere Perspektiven auf regionale queere Geschichte. \nIm Anschluss lädt eine Podiumsdiskussion mit Vertreter*innen unterschiedlicher Organisationen und Interviewpartner*innen des Projekts „Immer Hier“ dazu ein\, über Herausforderungen\, Handlungsspielräume und Zu- kunftsperspektiven queeren Lebens im ländlichen Raum ins Gespräch zu kommen. \nWir laden herzlich ein zu einem Abend des Zuhörens\, Nachdenkens und Austauschs.
URL:https://may17.org/event/queere-provinz-provincia-queer/
LOCATION:Eurac Research\, Drususallee/Viale Druso 1\, Bozen-Bolzano\, 39100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LGBTQIA_illo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
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 or research
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260511T161442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163215Z
UID:10000213-1779123600-1779129000@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026-TENAC10US HERO Awards: Celebrating 10 years of Community Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Standing for HIV\, Equality and Rights\, the HERO Awards celebrate the courage\, creativity\, and resilience of individuals and groups advancing LGBTQI+ human rights\, equality\, and HIV response in the region. \nCelebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026\, the session aims to profile previous Awards Recipients from the region to bring light to progress and rollbacks on their communities in their setting.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-tenac10us-hero-awards-celebrating-10-years-of-community-recognition/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ad-IDAHOBIT-18May2026-S3_v6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260511T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163358Z
UID:10000212-1779112800-1779118200@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026-Don’t leave us behind: Struggles for LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Thailand is seen as a paradise for LGBTQI+ people in the region. However\, they exist in a precarious\, often invisible state\, facing high risks of detention and abuse due to a lack of legal recognition. \nThe session aims to bring attention to those that flee persecution\, with undocumented status\, struggling with limited protection\, and facing stigma and discrimination or violence.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-dont-leave-us-behind-struggles-for-lgbtqi-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy or research
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ad-IDAHOBIT-18May2026-S2_v6.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260511T161334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T161334Z
UID:10000210-1779102000-1779107400@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026-Decriminalisation in Asia Pacific: Are we moving forward?
DESCRIPTION:We have seen positive efforts in terms of decriminalisation of same-sex sexual acts in India (2018)\, Bhutan (2021)\, Singapore (2022) and most recently Cook Islands (2023). However\, seventeen countries in the region still have colonial laws prohibiting consensual sex between men. \nThe session aims to raise awareness for LGBTQI+ rights and the lives of those who are from countries with criminalization laws\, and profiling the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress that has been centerfold for numerous celebrations and events related to the decriminalization of LGBTQI+.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-decriminalisation-in-asia-pacific-are-we-moving-forward/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy or research
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ad-IDAHOBIT-18May2026-S1_v6.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="APCOM":MAILTO:events@apcom.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires:20260518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260515T183931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T184939Z
UID:10000387-1779102000-1779105600@may17.org
SUMMARY:Acceso a salud mental
DESCRIPTION:Te invitamos a un espacio de diálogo horizontal y constructivo. Queremos conocer de primera mano las políticas de prevención del suicidio y abordaje de salud mental en nuestra provincia\, buscando que el acceso sea siempre integral\, digno y libre de discriminación. \nEl Día Internacional contra la Discriminación por Orientación Sexual\, Expresión e Identidad de Género (IDAHOBIT) es un momento global de solidaridad y acción para las personas y comunidades LGBTQIA+. Observado cada año el 17 de mayo\, reúne a personas\, organizaciones y gobiernos de todo el mundo para sensibilizar sobre los problemas que enfrentan las personas LGBTQIA+ y para promover las leyes y políticas necesarias para proteger sus derechos. En Tucumán\, el próximo 18 de mayo a las 11 am tendremos un conversatorio con el Programa de Prevención del Suicidio del Ministerio de Salud de la provincia\, en calle Las Heras 25 de San Miguel de Tucumán. \nEl encuentro se realiza en el marco del trabajo conjunto entre las organizaciones LGBT+ de Tucumán y el Ministerio de Salud Pública. Este encuentro es fundamental para fortalecer los lazos entre las instituciones públicas y nuestra comunidad\, asegurando que nuestras necesidades específicas sean escuchadas. Esta actividad integra las acciones conmemorativas por el Día Internacional de lucha contra la discriminación por Orientación Sexual y Expresión e Identidad de Género. (#IDAHOBIT)
URL:https://may17.org/event/acceso-a-salud-mental/
LOCATION:Circulo del Magisterio de Tucumán\, calle Las heras 25\, San Miguel de Tucumán\, Tucumán\, 4000\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://may17.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/flyer-convocatoria.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Cris%C3%A1lida biblioteca popular de g%C3%A9nero y diversidad afectivo sexual":MAILTO:prensacrisalida@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kathmandu:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kathmandu:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260526T152405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T152405Z
UID:10000436-1779004800-1779037200@may17.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Indian/Mauritius:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Indian/Mauritius:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260515T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T183953Z
UID:10000388-1778868000-1778878800@may17.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260526T115330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T115411Z
UID:10000420-1778850000-1778864400@may17.org
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=Atlantic/Bermuda:20260515T123000
DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Bermuda:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260512T153748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153748Z
UID:10000348-1778848200-1778850000@may17.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
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 or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="APCOOM Foundation":MAILTO:events@apcom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260429T112207Z
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 or research,Art or creative expression,Media or campaign
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260511T112615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T112615Z
UID:10000228-1778803200-1778889599@may17.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20260511T112349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T112349Z
UID:10000219-1778770800-1778778000@may17.org
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026: LGBTI+ Rights\, Security and the Changing Global Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Trust and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom\ninvite you to attend an event and public discussion: \n“LGBTI+ Rights\, Security and the Changing Global Landscape” \nAgainst a backdrop of multilateral retreat\, geopolitical instability and democratic backsliding\, the panel will examine why LGBTI+ rights are not a peripheral ‘social’ concern but a strategic component of economic security\, democratic resilience and the international rule-based order. We will draw out how attacks on gender equality and SOGI rights are increasingly weaponised by authoritarian movements\, and what like-minded governments\, diplomats and civil society can do in response. \nPanel:\n– Helen Kennedy\, Executive Director\, Egale Canada\n– Ken Janssens\, Chief Executive Officer\, Open for Business\n– Ruslan Savolainen\, LGBTI+ Activist\, forced to leave Russia to continue his work\n– moderation: Stelios Foteinopoulos\, International Policy and Advocacy Manager\, Kaleidoscope Trust \n⏱️ Thursday\, 14 May 2026\n📍 Trafalgar Square\, London\, SW1Y 5BJ. \nPanel discussion: 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nNetworking reception: 5:00pm – 6:00pm \nPlease RSVP by email via: CanadaTrafalgarSquare@international.gc.ca or by clicking on the button at the end of this email.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-lgbti-rights-security-and-the-changing-global-landscape/
LOCATION:Canada House\, 📍 Trafalgar Square\, London\, SW1Y 5BJ\, London\, SW1Y 5BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250506T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T161301Z
UID:10000011-1748007000-1748014200@may17.org
SUMMARY:Better definitions\, for better human rights?
DESCRIPTION:These past years anti-gender movements towards LGBTI+ communities around the world have made great efforts to redefine key terms used in international human rights law to protect these minorities. After some successful bills were passed in Africa\, this movement also had some victories in Europe and America\, challenging there too the definition established in international human rights law. \nThis conference will gather experts on sexual orientation\, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics from various fields (diplomacy\, international organization\, courts\, academia)\, to discuss how definition can be crucial for the protection of sexual\, gendered and sexed minorities around the world. \nPROGRAM\nOpening statements \n\nAdrien BASCOULERGUE\, Dean of the Faculty of Law Julie-Victoire Daubié at University Lumière Lyon 2\nJean-Marc BERTHON\, French ambassador for LGBT rights (video record)\nRound-Table chaired by Benjamin MORON-PUECH\, Professor at University Lumière Lyon 2\nSilvan Agius (Former SOGIESC legal expert of European commissioner Helena Dalli)\nRaina Georgieva\, legal expert at the Bulgarian Constitutional court\nMarcin Górski\, ECHR ad hoc Judge for Poland\nPierre Michel\, Senior Lecturer at University Lumière Lyon 2\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-better-definitions-for-better-human-rights/
LOCATION:Berges du Rhône Campus\, Université Lumière Lyon 2\, 4bis Rue de l'Université\, Lyon\, 69007\, France
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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GEO:45.7507977;4.8371051
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Berges du Rhône Campus Université Lumière Lyon 2 4bis Rue de l'Université Lyon 69007 France;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4bis Rue de l'Université:geo:4.8371051,45.7507977
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250520T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250514T102827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T103554Z
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SUMMARY:2025 European IDAHOT+ Forum: “Advancing SOGIGESC Equality and Inclusion in a Transforming Europe”
DESCRIPTION:20 May 2025\, Valletta\, Malta – The 12th Edition of the European IDAHOT+ Forum will convene in Valletta under the theme “Advancing SOGIGESC Equality and Inclusion in a Transforming Europe\,” hosted by Malta under its Presidency of the Council of Europe. Co-organised by the Government of Malta and the Council of Europe’s SOGIESC Unit\, the Forum marks the International Day Against Homophobia\, Lesbophobia\, Biphobia\, Transphobia\, and Intersexphobia (IDAHOT)\, observed annually on 17 May. \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. \nOn 21-22 May\, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Sexual Orientation\, Gender Identity and Expression\, and Sex Characteristics (ADI-SOGIESC) will conduct its 3rd meeting in Malta to advance its work\, including on a Draft Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons and a review of Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)5  to member states on measures to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity (CM/Rec(2010)5)
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-european-idahot-forum/
LOCATION:Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Triq l-Isptar\, Il-Belt Valletta\, 1645\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/El_Salvador:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/El_Salvador:20250517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250514T123014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T115832Z
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SUMMARY:Presentación del Observatorio sobre Violencias hacia LGBTIQ+ de América Latina y el Caribe
DESCRIPTION:ILGALAC invita a participar en la presentación oficial del Observatorio sobre violencias hacia personas LGBTIQ+ en América Latina y el Caribe\, una herramienta regional para la documentación\, análisis y denuncia de violencias y vulneraciones de derechos. En este espacio se compartirá información de cómo se construyó este observatorio\, qué datos se están registrando y cómo se propone ser una herramienta clave para la incidencia y defensa de derechos LGBTIQ+ en la región.  \nLa presentación regional del Observatorio sobre violencias hacia personas LGBTIQ+ en América Latina y el Caribe es un espacio virtual de diálogo y articulación impulsado por ILGA LAC\, junto a organizaciones aliadas\, con el objetivo de dar a conocer una herramienta regional para la documentación\, análisis y denuncia de violencias basadas en orientación sexual\, identidad y expresión de género\, y características sexuales. \nDurante la actividad se presentará un informe regional sobre la situación de derechos humanos de las personas LGBTIQ+\, y se compartirá el funcionamiento de la plataforma del Observatorio y su instrumento de registro\, como insumo estratégico para la incidencia política\, la visibilización y el acceso a justicia. \nEl evento reunirá a organizaciones miembro de ILGA LAC\, redes regionales\, activistas y representantes de organismos internacionales.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-presentacion-del-observatorio-sobre-violencias-hacia-lgbtiq-de-america-latina-y-el-caribe/
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
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LOCATION:https://may17.org/event/2025-presentacion-del-observatorio-sobre-violencias-hacia-lgbtiq-de-america-latina-y-el-caribe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250523T101622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T101622Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025 Hosted by Siyavelana Organization
DESCRIPTION:Join Siyavelana (NPO) and SwaziLounge for a vibrant\, family-friendly celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025 in Eswatini (Swaziland)\, honoring the global theme “The Power of Communities”. This day event\, taking place on May 17th\, will be hosted at the beautiful Mbabane Coronation Park.\nOur event aims to celebrate and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in Eswatini\, fostering inclusion\, resilience\, and a profound sense of shared belonging within the community. Through art\, dialogue\, and increased visibility\, we seek to strengthen community ties. The celebration will feature an array of vibrant stalls\, creative expressions\, and light entertainment for all ages\, creating a festive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. \nWe are also committed to social giving. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to our mission of raising donations for essential needs like sanitary supplies\, directly supporting those in need within our communities. Entry is free for those who RSVP\, while a modest E50 contribution (in form of a hygiene pack) will go towards these vital sanitary supply donations.\nCome together with us to acknowledge the resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community\, raise awareness against violence and discrimination\, and celebrate the incredible power of communities to drive positive change.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2025-hosted-by-siyavelana-organization/
LOCATION:Mbabane Coronation Park\, Coronation Park\, Mbabane\, Hhohho\, H100\, Swaziland
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy or research
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Tunis:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Tunis:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250514T102228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T113223Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ community in Tunisia ... Ongoing violations !
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the International Day Against Queerphobia\, (IDAHOBIT)\, the association Damj in Tunisia is organizing a dual event on May 17\, 2025\, aimed at denouncing the ongoing violations of the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Tunisia and urging the Tunisian state to uphold its international commitments. \nThe first event will be a national press conference\, attended by dozens of Tunisian and international media outlets. During this conference\, Damj will present its official response to the falsehoods and inaccuracies contained in the Tunisian state’s reply\, issued in October 2024\, following the letter sent by four United Nations Special Rapporteurs in May 2024 regarding the violations suffered by the association Damj\, its activists\, and the broader queer community. \nThe second event will take the form of a forum bringing together 100 LGBTIQ+ activists as well as representatives from Tunisian human rights organizations. During this gathering\, Damj will present its mid-term report on the implementation by the Tunisian state of the recommendations it accepted between November 2022 and March 2023 as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) before the United Nations Human Rights Council\, particularly those related to the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-lgbtqia-community-in-tunisia-ongoing-violations/
LOCATION:El Teatro التياترو\, Avenue Ouled Haffouz le belvédère\, Tunis\, 1002\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy or research
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250523T102147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T102232Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of Resistance: Community and courage in defense of LGBTIQ rights
DESCRIPTION:An IDAHOBIT fireside chat with Ilana Landsberg-Lewis and Mutyaba Gloria.\nJoin us online for an insightful and inspiring fireside chat with Ilana Landsberg-Lewis\, SLF Co-Founder\, and Mutyaba Gloria\, FARUG Director of Programs\, in honour of IDAHOBIT 2025.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-voices-of-resistance-community-and-courage-in-defense-of-lgbtiq-rights/
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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LOCATION:https://may17.org/event/2025-voices-of-resistance-community-and-courage-in-defense-of-lgbtiq-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250506T154334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T142434Z
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SUMMARY:Publication of the Annual Report 2025: An Updated Status of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh
DESCRIPTION:JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France is proud to announce the launch of its Annual Report 2025: An Updated State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh on May 17\, 2025\, at the French National Bar Association Premises\, 180 Boulevard Haussmann\, 75008 Paris\, France. \nNow in its third edition\, this report continues our mission to document\, analyze\, and advocate for the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh. Building on our previous reports from 2023 and 2024\, this latest edition highlights both progress and persistent challenges faced by the community in a society where full equality remains an elusive goal. \nKey Insights from the Report:\n📌 The impact of political shifts in 2024 on human rights policies\n📌 Ongoing discrimination\, violence\, and stigma fueled by fundamentalist groups\, political parties\, and student movements\n📌 The daily struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals\, from legal and social exclusion to targeted violence\n📌 Inspiring stories of activists and organizations fighting for justice and equality \nBased on extensive research\, media reports\, and firsthand accounts\, this report captures the state of LGBTQI+ rights from January to December 2024. However\, many cases of abuse remain unreported due to fear and societal stigma\, limiting the full scope of these violations. \nDespite these challenges\, this report stands as a critical advocacy tool\, reinforcing the urgent need for systemic change and continued activism. \nJoin us as we unveil this crucial publication and renew our commitment to justice and equality for all.\n🔹 Event Details:\n📅 Date: May 17\, 2025\n📍 Location: French National Bar Association Premises\, 180 Boulevard Haussmann\, 75008 Paris\, France \nJMBF will publish its Annual Report 2024: An Updated State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh on May 17\, 2025\, accompanied by an official press release. This third edition of the report continues its mission to document\, analyze\, and advocate for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Bangladesh. Building on the previous reports from 2022 and 2023\, this edition highlights both the progress made and the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in a society where full equality remains an elusive goal. \nThe full report will be released through an official press statement and will be available both online at www.jmbf.org and in hardcopy\, aligning with the International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia\, and Biphobia. \nThe year 2024 brought a mix of hope and hardship. The shift in political power with the new administration in August offered promises of improved human rights protections. However\, discrimination\, violence\, and stigma persisted—exacerbated by the influence of fundamentalist groups\, political parties\, and student movements. \nThis report details the daily struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals\, from legal and social exclusion to targeted violence. It also highlights the courageous efforts of activists and organizations working tirelessly for justice and equality. \nBased on extensive research\, media coverage\, and firsthand accounts\, the report captures the state of LGBTQI+ rights from January to December 2024. Nonetheless\, many incidents of abuse remain unreported due to fear and societal stigma\, limiting the full visibility of these violations. Despite these challenges\, the report serves as a crucial tool for understanding the urgent need for systemic change and continued advocacy.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-report-lgbtqi-rights-in-bangladesh/
LOCATION:French National Bar Association Premises\, 180 Boulevard Haussmann\, Paris\, 75008\, France
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250506T170455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T103906Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Communities: Using the Universal Periodic Review to Fight for LGBTIQ+ Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:This year The Advocates is joining with organizations all over the world to celebrate the Power of Communities and the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT commemorates the day in which the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder on May 17\, 1990. \nIn our CLE “The Power of Communities: Using the Universal Periodic Review to Fight for LGBTIQ+ Human Rights\,” The Advocates’ managing attorney\, Nathan Madson\, will be joined by Khaleem Ali (Attorney-at-Law and Caribbean Human Rights Defender) and Lily Ansel (Associate\, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP)\, who will discuss how they have engaged with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)\, strategize how this UN human rights tool can be used to produce change at the local level\, and explore how advocates can engage with the UPR of the United States later this fall.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-using-the-universal-periodic-review-to-fight-for-lgbtiq-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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LOCATION:https://may17.org/event/2025-using-the-universal-periodic-review-to-fight-for-lgbtiq-human-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250512T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T161745Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Report on the Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People
DESCRIPTION:Pink Human Rights Defender NGO is launching its annual report on “The Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in 2024.” \nThe report will be presented at an event on May 15\, bringing together state officials\, diplomatic missions\, international and local organizations\, LGBT+ community and allies. \nDuring the event\, Pink will share its findings on human rights violations against LGBT+ people documented throughout the year. The discussion will address cases of domestic violence\, hate crimes\, and discrimination in areas such as employment and education\, as well as the legal and institutional responses to these issues.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-launch-of-the-report-on-the-human-rights-situation-of-lgbt-people/
LOCATION:Yerevan\, Yerevan\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Armenia":MAILTO:info@pinkarmenia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T094000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T094000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250514T150330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T151137Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the 2025 Rainbow Map
DESCRIPTION:The countdown is on! On May 14\, ILGA-Europe unveils the 2025 Rainbow Map – the ultimate snapshot of where LGBTI rights stand across Europe. \nGet ready to explore how laws and policies across Europe are shaping the lives and rights of LGBTI people. \nThe Rainbow Map – ILGA-Europe’s annual benchmarking tool – comprises the Rainbow Map and Index and national recommendations. ILGA-Europe have produced the Rainbow Map and Index since 2009\, using it to illustrate the legal and policy situation of LGBTI people in Europe. \nThe Rainbow Map and Index ranks European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people\, from 0-100%. \nIn order to create our country ranking\, ILGA-Europe examine the laws and policies in 49 countries using 76 criteria\, divided between seven thematic categories: equality and non-discrimination; family; hate crime and hate speech; legal gender recognition; intersex bodily integrity; civil society space; and asylum. \nPolicymakers\, researchers and journalists are able to go ‘behind’ the points and see the original information sources that we base our Map ranking on.
URL:https://may17.org/event/launch-of-the-2025-rainbow-map/
LOCATION:ILGA-Europe\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
CREATED:20250514T152610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T152751Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Trans Rights Map 2025
DESCRIPTION:A year of unprecedented change—how have trans rights shifted in Europe and Central Asia? \nCovering the legal situation for trans people in 54 countries in Europe and Central Asia\, our Trans Rights Index and Map is the most comprehensive view of trans rights in the regions. \nUpdated annually and covering 32 indicators\, the Index and Map cover six main areas: \n\nLegal Gender Recognition\nAsylum\nHate Speech & Crime\nNon-Discrimination\nHealth\nFamily\nGathered by over 100 experts\, the data provides an in-depth view of trans rights set out by law in each country. \nWhile this data shows the legal situation for trans people\, there’s a gap between legal rights and lived realities\, especially when trans people have overlapping marginalised identities such as BIPOC trans people\, trans sex workers and trans refugees. \nThe data is available in 7 languages: BCMS\, Czech\, English\, French\, Italian—NEW for 2025\, Russian and Spanish! \nDiscover what’s changed for trans rights in Europe\, Central Asia and your country.
URL:https://may17.org/event/launch-of-the-trans-rights-map-2025/
LOCATION:TGEU\, Heidelberger Str. 63/64\, Berlin\, 12435\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Beirut:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Beirut:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T174539
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SUMMARY:Invisible Voices: A Comprehensive Research on SOGIESC Diversity in Lebanon
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Tuesday\, May 13th\, 2025\, at 19:00\, as we screen powerful films that amplify marginalized voices and shed light on critical social issues. \nThis special event will also feature the launch of the “Invisible Voices” report\, shedding light on untold stories and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. \nIn celebration of the right to access culture and knowledge\, we invite you to secure your spot for this inspiring experience.\nSeats are limited\, so we encourage you to reserve early through our reservation form to guarantee your participation. \nThe exact venue; carefully chosen as a space for reflection and dialogue; will be shared with confirmed attendees upon reservation. \nBest of all\, admission is free\, ensuring equal access for all to this meaningful gathering. \nWe warmly invite you to stand with us in solidarity with those striving for justice\, equality\, and inclusion.\nYour presence helps amplify the voices that need to be heard most.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-invisible-voices-a-comprehensive-research-on-sogiesc-diversity-in-lebanon/
LOCATION:Beirut\, Beirut\, Lebanon
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Media or campaign
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