Loving makes a Family in Nepal
People often say LGBTIQ don't have family, they are wrong. When I knew myself as a child, I was already in a family, every one loved me and brought me up so delicately. I went to school, soon the teachers...
Sarajevo: IDAHOT Protest instead of IDAHOT celebration
Instead of the planned march for human rights of LGBTI persons that should have taken place this Saturday in Sarajevo on the occasion of 2017 International Day Agains Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, there will be a protest gathering on the...
IDAHOT celebrations kicking off in Lithuania
During the years when Lithuania does not host the Baltic Pride festival, the national LGBT* Rights Organization LGL organizes the “Rainbow Days” festival, which evolves around the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), celebrated internationally on May 17th. In...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Bulgaria
Bilitis Resource Center Foundation and LGBT HHH collective: movie night and the discussion about the current situation of LGBTI people in Bulgaria and problems such as the lack of Hate Crime Law covering homophobic and transphobic crimes; May 17 @ The...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Tunisia
IDAHOT-Tunisia: Célébration Idahot - Tunisie - performances, lectures, film screening, party; May 17 from 5:30 p.m. @ Le Rio, 92 Rue Radhia Haddad (Ex 92 rue de Yougoslavie), Tunisia Alouen Association (Algeria), Mawjoudin Association (Tunisia, FB), Nouakchott Solidarity Association (Mauritania), Rainbow Egypt...
"Hate is not a Nepali value" says IDAHOT program
From Nepali Times “So what do you remember, Aaron?” is a question posed, 10 years after the incident, to one of the two murderers who beat Matthew Shephard to death in 1998 in a small town in the US....
New York City Festival Honors Pulse Shooting Victimes for IDAHOT
from Remezcla.com The second installment of New York City’s FUERZAfest – NYC’s first Latinx LGBTQI festival – has just started and it couldn’t be timelier. Bringing together the worlds of fine arts, activism, theater and film, FUERZAfest is a collective...
San Francisco gets ready for IDAHOT action
From Bay Area Reporter San Francisco LGBT activists will gather on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia Wednesday, May 17 to celebrate the past year's wins and protest ongoing atrocities. A custom-made 10-foot pink triangle will serve as the...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Georgia
From OC MEDIA Queer rights activists launched a social media campaign on 10 May in support of Georgia’s queer community, in the run up to International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17. The organisers of the ‘This...
Uruguay celebra #IDAHOT2017
El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2017 ya es una fecha instalada en Uruguay. A lo largo y ancho del país distintos organismos de gobierno y organizaciones organizaron eventos para el Día. El 16 de mayo a...
Chile celebra #IDAHOT2017
El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2017 comienza a cobrar mayor protagonismo en las actividades de Chile. A lo largo y ancho del país distintos organismos de gobierno y organizaciones organizaron eventos para el Día. 30 municipios,...
Argentina celebra #IDAHOT2017
El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2017 comienza a cobrar mayor protagonismo en las actividades de Argentina. A lo largo y ancho del país distintos organismos de gobierno y organizaciones organizaron eventos para el Día. La Federación...
IDAHOT 2017 Country Page: Portugal
It Gets Better, Portugal: Colóquio; May 17, various events @ Porto & Matosinhos 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., distribution of free hugs in front of Via Catarina Center; 3:00 pm, colloquium "Thinking the City on LGBTI Issues with th Municipality...
Argentina boasts country wide IDAHOT program
The Argentinean LGBT federation and the Metropolitan University for Education and Work (UMET) join forces to develop a month long program consisting of a photo exhibition, a panel discussion on "the challenges for the inclusion of Trans people" and the...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Greece
Colour Youth: "Mental Health of Young LGBTQI People: The Role of the Government"; May 17 from 5:00 p.m. @ ESIEA, Akadimias 20, Athens Thessaloniki Rainbow Youth: Picnic - Idahobit Day; May 20 from 4:00 p.m. @ White tower of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Slovakia
Institute of Sociology: Queer Studies Seminar; May 17 from 13:00 p.m. @ Institute of Sociology, Klemensova 19, Bratislava
Over 100 celebrities join campaign against homophobia in Taiwan
From Focus Taiwan Taipei, May 10 (CNA) More than 100 Taiwanese celebrities, including pop divas A Mei (張惠妹) and Jolin Tsai (蔡依林), have joined an international campaign against homophobia and transphobia in support of same-sex marriage. A total of 115...
Rainbow lights will Illuminate Brisbane landmarks
For the first time for IDAHOT, Queensland Parliament House will join other Brisbane landmarks, and be floodlit in rainbow lights displaying the six colors of the rainbow flag - the international symbol of pride for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender...
Families Without Borders – A Story from Argentina
When I came out of the closet my greatest fear was to grow up alone, to not have a family. That was actually the reality of many LGBT people in my hometown, a small city in southern Patagonia, Argentina. Although that made me...
First public flashmob held in eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia
Since this year Ukraine hosts the Eurovision Song Contest many local LGBT groups wanted to raise visibility on local LGBT issues in the Country, including our friends at Gender Z who held their traditional rainbow flashmob to celebrate IDAHOT 2017. However, unlike...
When a Child's Courage lands you at the White House!
When our daughter Sophia was 10 years old, she came downstairs and announced to her Papi and me that she had written a letter to President Obama. Never did we think this incredibly emotional and authentic expression would change all...
Say YES to Families! – A Story of Empowerment in Ireland
Families Some people hate 'em, others adore 'em - 'families' as the poet Philip Larkin says 'they fuck you up don't they?' Perhaps, is my response to that. During the Yes Equality campaign in Ireland in 2015 families became a...
Finding a Safe Haven for Our Family- A Story from Turkey
We have been together for 18 years now. As older gay Turkish citizens, we realize there is little hope for the recognition of our family in Turkey, so we have decided to move to Spain. We are very happy here...
Wish You Were Here – Moving words on Family Love from Guyana
Very moving video message for #IDAHOT #IFED2017 from Guyana about family love. https://youtu.be/bKjgT336GC8
Family love in Lebanon against all odds
I was fifteen years old when I came out to my Mom. I actually screamed it in her face. I was just another teenager except that I had a really hard time understanding my sexuality in a context where there was...
Facing your Family as Young LGBTI – the Bravest Thing on Earth
Words of Support and Courage coming to us from Albania Family relations are extremely important for LGBTIQ people. As the saying goes, they can make you or break you. It is not uncommon within our community to hear of very...
A Love Letter to a Mum
We live in a society where women are underestimated. We live in society that teaches women that their greatest achievement is raising a child and raising that child well. Learning that your son is gay with all the misconceptions that...
A happy family shares love
When I was a child in France it pained me to think that my attraction to men meant I would have a lonely life. I never imagined that one day I would be a single father of twin boys in...
Family love to tour the world!
Sara and I have been in love for the past 13 years. Very soon in our relationship we talked about having a child together and imagine all the wonderful things we would do with him/her. We signed a civil contract...
Coming out of the box – A Modern Family Tale from France
When I was young, marriage was nowhere on my list. Not in my love life, not in my political life, and certainly not in my family life. The question from Auntie Georgie (gender neutrality intended :) “And when are YOU...
Incredibly Moving Family Story from Jordan
My name is Hasan. I'm a young man who works with the LGBTI community in Jordan, which is a conservative Middle Eastern country. I'm writing to tell you about my father who passed away two months ago. I would love...
Families, tradition, solidarity. Chinese reflections on Family
A story from Chinese activist Xiaogang Wei coming to you for #IDAHOT #IFED2017 I’ve been hearing many stories about LGBT people coming out to their families for more than a decade since working at a Chinese LGBT nonprofit organization. The...
A happy family story from Suriname
People consider me lucky I guess. I have very loving and supporting parents and brothers, I have a nice career as the managing director of our family business, I travel, I have a bicycle (by choice ), I'm a athlete,...
Asia-Pacific regional forum will celebrate family diversities
The inaugural Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum will hold several events over 2 days to coincide with The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) global 2017 theme focus issues being on "families". The forum will raise awareness of the...
Rainbows and Pride over Bangkok
From Kao Sod BANGKOK — Powerful stories, LGBT luminaries and fabulous events are coming to the capital with the return of an annual event dedicated to celebrating gay pride and ending discrimination. Next week is IDAHOT, an event known less...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Taiwan
Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights: See Through - nn exhibition featuring the challenges faced by LGBTI people in Taiwan and the history of their fight for marriage equality; May 11- 18 @ Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Hungary
Stereo Akt and Szemtől szembe / Face to Face: Kézfogó Flashmob / The Hand-Holding Flashmob 2017; May 17 from 6:30 p.m. @ Jurányi Produkciós Közösségi Inkubátorház, Jurányi Utca, Budapest
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Kenya
Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya: Movie Friday: Idahobit KE' Edition; May 12 from 6:00 p.m. @ GALCK Community Centre (for security purposes, the directions to the GALCK Centre are shared via direct message), Nairobi GALCK Families Reception - reception, panel and discussion;...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Macedonia, Republic of
LGBT United Tetovo: Love Makes a Family; May 15 at 12:00 p.m., a public performance and an information standing booth @ center of Gostivar; May 16 at 12:oo p.m., a public performance and an information standing booth @ center of Tetovo; May...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: New Zealand
InsideOUT: IDAHOBiT Political Panel; May 17 from 6:00 p.m. @ New Zealand Parliament Buildings,1 Molesworth St, Wellington
IDAHOT and IFED 2017 celebrate Families in 39 Countries. First Snapshots to brighten up your day!
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IDAHOT 2017 country page: Malaysia
PELANGI, Campaign for Equality and Human Rights Initiative (FB page): The Siti & Pepper Show: Love MEANS A Family - a talk show featuring 4 young LGBT individuals and their families and our hosts: Siti a loving mom and a fierce human...
Posters para IDAHOT 2017
Posters para IDAHOT 2017 Lxs diseñadorxs gráficos Annakarina Cabello y Bergin Ortiz de Venezuela crearon estos magníficos posters para el próximo IDAHOT 2017! Descargalos y compartilos en tus redes sociales!
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Morocco
Mouvement Alternatif pour les Libertés Individuelles - Maroc (M.A.L.I.) calls artists to send artwork against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. The winner will be published on IDAHOT @ online Alouen Association (Algeria), Mawjoudin Association (Tunisia, FB), Nouakchott Solidarity Association (Mauritania), Rainbow Egypt (Egypt),...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Switzerland
Ville Ge and The Pansy Project: Poster campaign in Geneva; May 15 - 28; May 17 at 12:00 p.m. Flashmob "Thoughts against homophobia and transphobia" @ University of Geneva - Uni Mail, Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, Geneva; "Plant a flower against violence";...
IDAHOT 2017 Poster Series
Graphic designers Annakarina Cabello and Bergin Ortiz from Venezuela created vibrant posters to celebrate IDAHOT 2017 Click/tap to share them widely !
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Canada
Prime Minister Trudeau declared, “Today — and every day — I join Canadians to support gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation rights for people in Canada and around the world, and to challenge stigma, violence and prejudices wherever they...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Slovenia
LEGEBITRA and Idahobit Slovenia: IDAHOBIT - Skupnostni dan (Community day); May 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 8.oo p.m. @ Društvo informacijski center Legebitra, Trubarjeva 76a, Ljubljana,
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Mongolia
The LGBT Centre (Mongolia): The best Artist competition - May 16, from 6:00 p.m. @ 4th floor, 10/5, Undur Gegeen Zanabazar street, Ulaanbaatar; Arts for Rights exhibition - May 17 the whole day @ Baga toiruu, Ulaanbaatar
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Czech Republic
Prague Pride, Czech AIDS Help Society, iBoys.cz and iGirls.cz: Fun&Run - charitable run; The registration fee is 150 CZK and will be donated to online LGBT counselling website Sbarvouven.cz and The HOuse of Light - a servise center for HIV+.; May 14 from...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Belize
Empower Yourself Belize Movement (EYBM): 2nd IDAHOT event; hosting a cocktail/ celebration with local and international agencies, the LGBTI community, NGO's, friends, families and allies to with species from special guest; releasing rainbow balloon in the evening at 5:30 p.m.;...
10th IDAHOT festival in Cuba calls for schools free of discrimination
From Unacuba.org Author: Lisandra Fariñas Acosta | lisandra@granma.cu may 4, 2017 10:05:34 The 10th Cuban Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, which will see a range of activities held in different parts of the island May 3-20, is this year dedicated...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Ukraine
Gender Z: 'Celebrate diversity' Rainbow flashmob; May 7 at 4:00 p.m. @ Sobornyi Av. (Maidan Heroiv), Zaporizhia *This year’s Flashmob, unlike previous years, will be for the first time an open event in a central lively place to peacefully protest against stigmatization and...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Albania
Aleanca LGBT: Tirana Gay (P)Ride 6; May 13 from 11 a.m. @ Palace of Congress, Tirana
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Armenia
New Generation Humanitarian NGO: IDAHOT2017 - press conference and issuing a public statement, video campaign and online flashmob "Society against discrimination", presentation of the project "Right to health"; a request to rise up a rainbow flag on Yerevan Municipality walls; May 17 from 12:00...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Sweden
Ung i Halmstad and Nolltrefem, Halmstad: Idahot 2017, internationella dagen mot homo, bi och transfobi; May 17 from 5 p.m. @ Fredsgatan 2, 30246 Halmstad Tupilak, the ILGCN-Information Secretariat-Stockholm, Nordic Rainbow Humanists and Bears International: May 17 IDAHOT Day Ceremonies in Stockholm...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Lebanon
Proud Lebanon: International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia - various events: film screening; lectures and workshops; launching of Proud Lebanon's report; The 2017'th "Human" award show; a play; an exhibition; May 14th, from 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. @ Monroe Hotel, Beirut (cancelled) Beirut...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Jamaica
J-FLAG: The 5th Larry Chang Human Rights Symposium: The Larry Chang Human Rights Symposium is a space created for public dialogue about the lived realities and experiences of LGBT Jamaicans and allies, and over the years has explored themes such as...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Guyana
SASOD Guyana: #ExpressYourself Campaign for #IFED2017 and #IDAHOT, an online video coming out campaign; May 17 @ SASOD Youtube The Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Guyana and the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) held a reception to...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Sudan
Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI in Nile Valley Area in collaboration with Mesahat Foundation for Sexual & Gender Diversity and TransHomoz DZ: launching the regional campaign “My Family My Choice” for North Africa; May 17 @ online media and events in Sudan, Algeria, and Egypt (Cairo and...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Algeria
Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI in Nile Valley Area in collaboration with Mesahat Foundation for Sexual & Gender Diversity and TransHomoz DZ: launching the regional campaign “My Family My Choice” for North Africa; May 17 @ online media and events in Sudan, Algeria, and Egypt (Cairo and...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Egypt
Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI in Nile Valley Area in collaboration with Mesahat Foundation for Sexual & Gender Diversity and TransHomoz DZ: launching the regional campaign “My Family My Choice” for North Africa; May 17 @ online media and events in Sudan, Algeria, and Egypt (Cairo and...
IDAHOT 2017 country page: Serbia
Local Network for the Prevention of Discrimination: "Together Against Discrimination"; May 16 from 12 p.m. a street action: sharing promo materials to raise awareness of a cause and campaign @ Trg Slobode, Novi Sad; May 17 from 11 a.m. - 1...
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