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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T133000
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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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250520T173000
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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, research, or advocacy action,Institutional or corporate initiative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/El_Salvador:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/El_Salvador:20250517T173000
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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, research, or advocacy action,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:20260412T214342
CREATED: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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Tunis:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Tunis:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T214342
CREATED:20250514T102228Z
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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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T130000
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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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T214342
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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T214342
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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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T214342
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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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T094000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T094000
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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, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T170000
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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, research, or advocacy action
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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, research, or advocacy action,Media or campaign
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