IDAHOBIT

IDAHOBIT Day 2026
2026-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Chisholm Frankston, Courtyard, 25 Fletcher Rd, Frankston, Victoria, 3199, Australia
Wednesday 13th May, 2025
Frankston Campus, Courtyard
11am – 1pm
Don’t miss out on:
– FREE spray on tattoos
– Speaking with community organisations
– Bracelet making and have a chat with the Student Support & Engagement team
– FREE Pizza Lunch
– Fairyfloss, activities, prizes and MORE!

Victoria University IDAHOBIT Expert Panel – At the Heart of Democracy
2026-05-13 11:30 - 12:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria University Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road, Footscray, 3011, Australia
Victoria University IDAHOBIT expert panel discussion exploring the theme ‘At the Heart of Democracy’. Wednesday 13 May 2026, 11:30am–12:15pm, Room P303, Building P, Footscray Park Campus. Panellists include Professor Fiona McLachlan (inclusive sport and gender equity), Dr Joe Doley (body image and wellbeing in LGBTQIA+ communities), and Akii Ngo (DEIB practitioner and advocate). Register online via the VU events portal.

Victoria University IDAHOBIT Celebrations – Footscray Park
2026-05-13 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria University Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road, Footscray, 3011, Australia
Victoria University IDAHOBIT campus celebration at the Building P Courtyard, Footscray Park Campus. Wednesday 13 May 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm. Activities include free IDAHOBIT-themed cupcakes, a tie-dye station, face painting by VUSU, a tarot reader and airbrush temporary tattoos. Open to all VU staff and students.

IDAHOBIT Craft Event – Bookmark Laser-cutting Badge-making and Zines (Leeds)
2026-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Dortmund Square, Dortmund Square, Frankston, 3199, Australia
This Saturday, come and spend time with us at our IDAHoBiT Leeds event 💜
✨ Visit our community stalls in Dortmund Square ☕ Drop into our PAYF (pay‑as‑you‑feel) café for food, drinks and connection 🎨 Join in with activities and sessions taking place across the Age UK buildings
Whether you’re popping by briefly or spending the morning with us, you’ll find welcoming spaces, friendly faces and plenty of opportunities to connect, learn and show solidarity.
📍 Dortmund Square & Age UK buildings 🌈 Community‑led | Open to all | No pressure to participate

Monash University LGBTIQA+ Ally Training – IDAHOBIT 2026
2026-05-14 00:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Monash University Clayton Campus, Wellington Road, Clayton, 3168, Australia
LGBTIQA+ Ally Training Workshop at Monash University Clayton campus, part of the Pride at Monash IDAHOBIT 2026 programme. Thursday 14 May 2026. An activity-centred workshop equipping participants with practical everyday allyship skills — busting harmful myths, overcoming barriers to action, and rehearsing real-life scenarios with scripts and strategies. Prerequisite: Rainbow Communities 101 online module. Register via the Monash website.

Great Rainbow Bake Off
2026-05-14 10:30 - 2026-05-15 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The University of Queensland, Australia
IDAHOBIT marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization removing homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.
IDAHOBIT is now a day of action, awareness and celebration for the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, aromantic and more) and queer community, and allies are urged to celebrate, enact change and raise awareness.
The goal is for every school, institute, and work area to submit at least one to the Bake Off. Groups or individuals are welcome to make submissions. Everyone is invited to attend the event and buy one of the cakes!
This competitive annual event shows visible support for LGBTQIA+ communities and raises money from the sale of the bake-off submissions for the LGBTQIA+ Bursary. There are also multiple ways to donate to the bursary at the event. Cake sales will commence after judging.
About IDAHOBIT: Great Rainbow Bake Off
The UQ Ally Network is hosting its annual IDAHOBIT Great Rainbow Bake Off to raise funds for the LGBTQIA+ Bursary, which is offered yearly for any UQ student who is a part of the LGBTQIA+ and queer community and is experiencing financial hardship. If you’re keen to participate, be sure to register your cake entry/baked treats for a chance to win a prize.

IDAHOBIT Market – Flinders University
2026-05-14 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | The Hub, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, 5042, Australia
The Flinders University Queer Collective (FUQC) hosts an IDAHOBIT Market at the Ground Floor of The Hub, Bedford Park campus, from 11am to 3pm. Browse stalls, connect with LGBTQIA+ groups and services, and celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Later in the day, join the Mix & Mingle Dinner at The Tav (5–7pm). Register via the Rubric campus platform.

Victoria University IDAHOBIT Celebrations – Footscray Nicholson
2026-05-14 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria University Footscray Nicholson Campus, 301 Flinders Street, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
Victoria University IDAHOBIT campus celebration at the walkway between Buildings N and T (The River), Footscray Nicholson Campus. Thursday 14 May 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm. Activities include free IDAHOBIT-themed cupcakes, a tie-dye station, face painting by VUSU, a tarot reader and airbrush temporary tattoos.

IDAHOBIT at UOW – Pulse Campus Event
2026-05-14 11:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Duck Pond Lawn, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, 2522, Australia
Join UOW Pulse on 14 May for an upbeat IDAHOBIT event at the Duck Pond Lawn (Northfields Ave, Wollongong). Bright colours and big personalities are encouraged! The 2026 theme is ‘At the Heart of Democracy.’ Activations include badge making, pride-inspired friendship bracelet making hosted by the Psychology Society, and airbrush tattoos with Raeleen’s Fancy Faces. Come and connect with local support services in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

IDAHOBIT Mix & Mingle Dinner – Flinders University
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | The Tav, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, 5042, Australia
The Flinders University Queer Collective (FUQC) hosts a social IDAHOBIT Mix & Mingle Dinner at The Tav (Level 1, The Hub, Bedford Park campus) from 5pm to 7pm. Catch up with friends, meet new people and celebrate diversity together. Free event — also encouraged to check out the IDAHOBIT Market earlier in the day (11am–3pm, Ground Floor, The Hub). Register via the Rubric campus platform.

Inaugural IDAHOBIT Lecture: LGBTIQA+ First Nations Advocacy to Impact
2026-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Edith Cowan University, 500 Wellington Street, Perth, 6004, Australia
Rainbow Futures WA and Edith Cowan University (ECU) invite you to the inaugural IDAHOBIT Lecture: LGBTIQA+ First Nations Advocacy to Impact. This landmark lecture explores the intersection of First Nations and LGBTIQA+ lived experience and how research can be translated into real-world advocacy and systemic change. Friday 15 May 2026, 5:30–7:30pm AWST at ECU City Campus, 500 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000. Free event. Register via Humanitix.

IDAHOBIT Western Sydney - Rainbow Community Picnic
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Regatta Park in Emu Plains, 7 River Rd, Emu Plains, NSW, 2750, Australia
Western Sydney IDAHOBIT Penrith presents its annual IDAHOBIT Picnic at Regatta Park, Emu Plains, NSW on Saturday 16 May 2026, 11am–3pm AEST. A joyful outdoor celebration featuring live performances, entertainment and community connection. Dance battles may or may not be included. All welcome – come and celebrate love, pride and inclusion in Western Sydney.

Iluminação da fachada da URCA, Ceará
2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Fortaleza) | Universidade Regional do Cariri, Rua Cel. Antônio Luiz, 1161 - Pimenta, Crato, Ceará, 63105-000, Brazil
Neste 17 de Maio, a fachada do nosso campus se veste com as cores do arco-íris. Mais do que um ato simbólico, iluminar a nossa casa é reafirmar o compromisso da Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA) na luta contra a LGBTfobia, o preconceito e todas as formas de discriminação.
Como espaço de ciência, educação e cidadania, recusamos o silêncio no país que lidera o ranking de violência contra as pessoas LGBTQIAPN+. Acreditamos em uma universidade — e em uma sociedade — onde o amor, a identidade e a existência de cada um sejam plenamente respeitados e protegidos.
Por uma URCA plural, segura e de todos.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia — Information Booth
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22 | University of Newcastle, University Dr, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
A small information booth to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. The booth will share UON LGBTIQ+ inclusion and support resources, including information about the ALLY Network, gender and sexuality support, and other relevant University resources.
The setup will include rainbow decorations, printed resources, QR codes to support and inclusion pages, and an interactive whiteboard prompt inviting staff to reflect on what feeling safe, respected and included at work looks like.

IDAHOBIT Assemblies
2026-05-18 09:00 - 2026-05-22 09:30 (Europe/London) | Range High School, Stapleton Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2YN, United Kingdom
A series of assemblies delivered to students in Year 7-11. Approximately 1,000 students and staff.

Exhibition "Queer"
2026-05-19 - 2026-06-03 | Saarland University, KHG building A 3.1, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Saarland, 66123, Germany
The exhibition on homosexuality and trans* identity aims to break down barriers and raise awareness. Twelve roll-up displays provide visitors with information on the history of homosexuality: Until when were homosexual acts criminalized in Germany? What do the colors of the rainbow flag represent? What do penguins have to do with homosexuality? A wealth of interesting, sad, but also humorous information has been visualized in an entertaining way. The exhibition makes it clear that history is not a linear progression. Its images depict a constant ebb and flow—and serve as a reminder that today’s status quo cannot be taken for granted.
Tuesday, May 19 2026 – Wednesday, June 03 2026
Time: daily from 8:00 am to 6 pm
To mark the start of the exhibition, the Catholic University Community KHG Saarbrücken and the Diversity Office are hosting an opening event on May 19, from 4 to 6 pm
Program:
Musical opening: Matthis Löw Harfe
Welcome with a short talk on the topic “Queer and the Catholic Church”: Katrin Altmaier, KHG Saarbrücken
Short presentation on “IDAHOBITA”: Tamara Wagner, Diversity Office
Musical interlude
Reception: exploring the exhibition together while interacting

IDAHOBITA* 2026 – Frankfurt (Sehnsucht nach Freiheit)
2026-05-19 08:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Nibelungenplatz 1, Frankfurt am Main, 60318, Germany
Am 19. Mai 2026, von 08:30 bis 16:30 Uhr, veranstaltet die Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences die Tagung »IDAHOBITA 2026: Sehnsucht nach Freiheit – Queere Perspektiven auf Migration, Flucht und Asyl«. Die Veranstaltung beleuchtet die Schnittstellen von Queerness, Migration und Asylrecht und schafft Raum für Austausch, Reflexion und Vernetzung. Anmeldung über das Anmeldeformular der Hochschule erforderlich.

Homofobia: Aproximación a un prejuicio secular
2026-05-19 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | Sala Polifuncional CURE Rocha, Centro Universitario Regional del Este, Punta del Este, Uruguay
Charla taller abierta a todo público en CURE- Universidad de la República en Rocha Capital. Dictada por el docente Juan Martín Sánchez, un diálogo ameno, riguroso históricamente y para seguir construyendo espacios más libres, justos e inclusivos.
En el marco del Día Internacional contra la Homolesbotransfobia, reafirmamos que ninguna persona debería sufrir violencia o discriminación por ser quien es o amar a quien ama.

UWA Student Guild IDAHOBIT Day
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | UWA Law Courtyard, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia
IDAHOBIT Day community celebration at the University of Western Australia, Law School Courtyard. Wednesday 20 May 2026, 12pm–2pm AWST. Includes a craft station where students can bedazzle a variety of objects. Open to all UWA students and staff. Hosted by UWA Student Guild.

Queerer Aktivismus in Institutionen – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen
2026-05-21 17:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Bern, Junkerngasse 47, Berb, Bern, 3014, Switzerland
Die Abteilung für Chancengleichheit der Universität Bern, das Netzwerk «Queer UniBE» und die Fachstelle für Gleichstellung in Geschlechterfragen der Stadt Bern laden im Rahmen des IDAHOBIT 2026 zu einer Veranstaltung zum Thema «Queerer Aktivismus in Institutionen» ein.
Inhaltliche Angaben zur Veranstaltung
Der Abend beginnt mit einer Lesung und einem Gespräch mit Mani Owzar, Autor*in des Buches «Ich möchte nicht die perfekte Geschichte schreiben». Das Buch porträtiert queere, rassifizierte Aktivistinnen aus der Schweiz. Der Begriff Aktivismus wird dabei bewusst breit gefasst: Er umfasst kulturelles Engagement, das Sichtbarmachen eigener Erfahrungen sowie die Mitgestaltung gesellschaftlicher und politischer Prozesse. Gemeinsam diskutieren wir, wie Aktivismus innerhalb von Institutionen aussehen kann und welche Rolle formelle und informelle Netzwerke dabei spielen. Im Zentrum stehen Fragen wie: Welche Formen von Aktivismus sind innerhalb etablierter Strukturen möglich? Wie können queere Netzwerke und Institutionen zusammenwirken?
Während des Apéros kann die internationale Fotoausstellung des Rainbow Cities Network besichtigt werden, zu der auch die Stadt Bern ein Bild beigetragen hat. Ein Büchertisch von Queerbooks bietet zusätzliche Perspektiven auf queere Sichtbarkeit und Engagement.

Chaps and Straps – Queer Line Dancing (IDAHOBIT)
2026-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Komedia Brighton, 44–47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN, United Kingdom
Chaps and Straps presents Queer Line Dancing at Komedia Brighton on Tuesday 26 May 2026, 7–10pm. This event is created by and for LGBTQIA+ people, especially welcoming trans, intersex and non-binary participants. Dances are taught with options for different gender expressions and are designed to help participants connect with their body with joy. Completely beginner-friendly and open to all levels of confidence. The University of Sussex LGBTQ+ Staff Network is attending this event to mark IDAHOBIT 2026. Tickets via Komedia Brighton.
