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IDAHOT 2017 country page: Thailand

IDAHOT Thailand: IDAHOT Thailand 2017: We Are a #RainbowFamily; May 17 from 12:30 p.m. @ Bangkok Arts and Culture Center (BACC) (fb event here) The Stranger Bar Bangkok, International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Transphobia, May 17 @ 114/14 Silom Soi4, Bangkok Reporting from Bangkokpost:...

IDAHO April 27, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Italy

Gay Centre: Rome against Homotransphobia (incl. flashmob action), May 13 from 5 p.m. @ Piazza del Pantheon (Piazza della Rotonda), Rome Progetto Gionata: Liturgy for victims of homotransphobia and all other forms of discrimination; May 14 from 1o.30 a.m. @ Chiesa evangelica...

IDAHO April 26, 2017

May 17: Join a global celebration of “LOVE MAKES A FAMILY” #IDAHOT #IFED2017

Dear friends, Like each year, May 17th will mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This year we are joining forces with International Family Equality Day (IFED) for a global celebration of “LOVE MAKES A FAMILY”. We hope...

IDAHO April 22, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Cambodia

IDAHOT Cambodia and Rainbow Life Museum: IDAHOT 2017 , the Rainbow Life Exhibition - village exhibitions to bring parents, siblings and LGBT couples who are out to come together in rural village in rural provinces to increase the acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Lithuania

LGL, National LGBT Rights Organization: “Rainbow Days"; May 9 - 23 in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. Official IDAHOT reception - May 12 at 5 p.m. @ Vilnius Town Hall; LaDiva Live, eurovision party - May 13 at 9 p.m. @ Paviljonas, Pylimo g....

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Austria

Rainbow Cities Network exhibition on “Families”, Vienna Queer Base - Welcome and Support for Lgbtiq Refugees, Transition International Queer Minorities Film Festival, QWIEN, Plattform INTERSEX, TransX, die Villa – Türkis Rosa Lila Villa, VIMÖ Verein Intergeschlechtlicher Menschen Österreich. Queeramnesty Österreich. GayCopsAustria, MiGaY, Queerconnexion, Homosexuelle Initiative (HOSI) Wien, visiBIlity Austria, FAmOs - Familien...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Poland

Rainbow Families Festival in Gdańsk to celebrate family diversity The eighteenth article - film screening; May 17 from 8:00 p.m. @ SCORPion, Budynek A-2, sala 315, ul. Szafrana 2, Zielona Góra If you hear it, if you say it - social...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Belgium

European IDAHO Forum, Brussels/Bruxelles ILGA-Europe: launch the 2017 Rainbow Europe report BOZAR and European Forum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Christian Groups: Remembrance Service for victims of hate crimes; May 17 from 5:00 p.m. @BOZAR AGORA, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussels European Commission:...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Brasil

public hearing at the National Congress; May 17, Brasília, Federal District Grupo Dignidade: Marcha pella Diversidade; May 22, 1.30 p.m. @ Praça Santos Andrade, Curitiba Grupo CORES: 20º Piquenique das Cores; May 21, 3 p.m. @ Parque Pedra da Cebola, Vila Velha, Espírito...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Turkey

Kaos GL: International Meeting Against Homophobia - conference with a focus on “Queer Politics of Labour”; May 13-17 @ Ankara Kocaeli LGBT Initiative: IDAHOT picnic - picnic and discussion; May 17 from 2:00 p.m. @ front of Kocaeli Universty Communication Faculty, Kocaeli Üniversitesi,...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Germany

The Lesbian and Gay Association (LSVD) in Berlin: Kundgebung „Liebe verdient Respekt“ - rally against Homophobia and Transphobia in the center of Berlin with the Districts Mayor Angelika Schöttler @ May 17, from 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. @ Wittenbergplatz subway station,...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: India

Workplace Pride, RELX Group and Solidarity Foundation in Bagaluru: LGBT Workplace Symposium; May 18 and 19 @ Leela Palace Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Alliance Francaise du Bengale and Varta Trust: Books, Films and Idahobit 2017; May 04 from 7:00 p.m. @ Alliance Francaise du...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Open Centre (SOC): sart of the billboard campaign “Love Makes a Family” and a Protest March against Homophobic and Transphobic Violence; Protest Against Banning IDAHOT Protest March; May 13 from 11:45 a.m. @ Ministry of Traffic - Canton Sarajevo, Reisa...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: France

Le Refuge: annual fundraising week SOS Homophobie: release of the annual national report Several pride marches across France are timed to coincide with the IDAHOT week end. A demonstration in support of LGBT people in Chechnya is also planned in Paris...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Bolivia

The Diversity Council of the Municipality of La Paz: series of activities focusing on families together with different LGBTIQ organizations locally; La Paz Diversencia: event on the recently passed Gender Identity Law in order to sensitize society about the life...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Peru

Comunidad Cristiana Ecuménica Inclusiva El Camino: public vigil and prayers as part of a global initiative to remember victims of homophobia and transphobia in Perú and around the world

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Puerto Rico

Comité Amplio para la Búsqueda de Equidad: protest on May 17 to raise visibility of the LGBT community in Puerto Rico and a public discussion around the recognition of all forms of families

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Cuba

CENESEX: public events in Habana and Santa Clara's LGBT cultural center "El Mejunje"

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: China

Planet Ally and International Family Equality Day: The Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum; May 11 and 12 from @ Bloomberg, 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen's Rd. Central, Hong Kong Planet Ally: film screening Gayby Baby: Hong Kong Premiere; May 11, 6:15...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Argentina

Asociación Familias Diversas de Argentina (AFDA): Encuentro de Familias de Abril, screening the movie specially made for IDAHOT/IFED inspired by this year’s motto “Love makes a family”; April 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Humboldt 2270, Buenos Aires Flashmob “Tango Against Homophobia”, Buenos...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

NEWS & EVENTS Uncategorised

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Malawi

MANGO LGBTI and Key Populations NGO Network: three regional two days security workshops for LGBTI people.

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: The United States

Chelsea Manning to be released on IDAHOT May 17, 2017 Family Equality Council and Camp Highlight: Scavenger hunt and tour, crafts and snacks; May 7 from 11 a.m. to - 6 p.m. @ the Museum of the City of New York, New...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Ireland

The LGBT Teachers’ Group of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation: Love Makes A Family Competition, aiming to ‘encourage teachers to celebrate the diversity of families in the community and to implement preventative strategies to combat homophobic and transphobic bullying’; May...

IDAHO April 21, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Croatia

Zagreb Pride: Gilbert Baker Salute - Flag Salute - street action and razing rainbow flags across Croatia's capital to commemorate late Gilbert Baker and to launch Zagreb Pride Month; May 17 from 6:30 p.m. @ Trg Franklina Roosevelta, Zagreb Dugine obitelji /...

IDAHO April 19, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Australia

ACON: supporting community groups to mark IDAHOT/IFED by providing ten organisations with small grants that highlight the impact homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia have on the health and wellbeing of LGBTI families Rainbow Families (AU): Family Pride! International Family Equality Day...

IDAHO April 19, 2017

IDAHOT 2017- A festival of mobilisation coming up !

From around the world, organisations, companies, governments, cities and individuals are getting ready to celebrate sexual and gender diversities. We bring a glimpse of what's cooking! In Buenos Aires, the LGBTIQ family organization AFDA will celebrate the date to increase...

Vicky April 18, 2017

Solo un mes para IDAHOT – Muchos eventos se acercan!

Alrededor del mundo, organizaciones, empresas, entes gubernamentales, ciudades e individuos se están preparando para celebrar la diversidad sexual y de genero. Les traemos una selección de lo que va a ocurrir! En Buenos Aires, la organización familiar LGBTIQ AFDA celebrará...

IDAHO April 18, 2017

IDAHOT/IFED 2017: las noticias llegan de todo el mundo!

A lo largo de Europa, la Rainbow Cities Network se une a las celebraciones de IFED-IDAHOT organizando una exposición fotográfica sobre la diversidad familiar. Destacarán la importancia de apoyar a diferentes tamaños de familia y forma y su reconocimiento legal...

IDAHO April 17, 2017

El amor hace una familia – Películas y documentales

Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia (IDAHOT) Día Internacional de la Igualdad Familiar (IFED) 2017 "EL AMOR HACE A UNA FAMILIA" En 2017, los y las activistas son invitados/as a celebrar las Familias en todas sus formas. Te...

IDAHO April 16, 2017

Celebremos a las Familias – Apoyemos a los Niños y Niñas LGBTI

En 2017, IDAHOT te invita a celebrar las todas las formas de familias. Para inspirar su creatividad, le traemos una selección de campañas y acciones que se han realizado en esta temarica alrededor del mundo en el pasado. ¿Conoces alguna otra...

IDAHO April 16, 2017

La temática de IDAHOT 2017 será "Familias"

La temática de IDAHOT 2017 será “Familias” La consultoría con activistas de todo el mundo identificó el tema "Familias" como uno de los temas centrales para IDAHOT 2017 Este enfoque incluye tanto: - El papel de las familias en el...

IDAHO April 14, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: The United Kingdom

European Union of Jewish Students: 5-day seminar "Sex and the Community: Gender and Sexuality in Judaism". Also check out the FB event; May 16 - 21 @ London, England Haslemere Town Council: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia ceremony: The ceremony will...

IDAHO April 10, 2017

IDAHOT/IFED 2017: news are coming in from the frontlines around the world!

All around the world advocates and activists are announcing their plans to celebrate International Family Equality Day (IFED) and International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) under the title “Love Makes a Family”. Throughout Europe, the Rainbow Cities Network is...

IDAHO April 8, 2017

IDAHOT-IFED 2017: Celebrate Family Diversity

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) International Family Equality Day (IFED) 2017 “LOVE MAKES A FAMILY” Families are at the heart of all of our lives. Whether it’s the family we grew up with or the families we...

Vicky February 15, 2017

Love makes a Family – Films and documentaries

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) International Family Equality Day (IFED) 2017 “LOVE MAKES A FAMILY” In 2017, activists are invited to celebrate Families in all their forms. We are bringing you here a list of films...

Vicky January 10, 2017

Stories from the field: "NO FEAR" in Moldova !

In Moldova, campaigners created a full-fledged campaign with a strongly defined strategy. They reveal the story behind the story, and what it took to have a profound impact on Moldovan public opinion. From Fabrica de imagine site and interview with...

Vicky December 19, 2016

Activist voices: "Our love is Constitutional"

In the Balkan state of Kosovo, the President of the Republic himself participated in the IDAHOT march in 2016 ! Agim Margilaj, from the Center for Social Group Development - CSGD -, tells us more about how this happened Is holding a...

Vicky November 9, 2016

Be opportunistic!

It is incredibly difficult to grab the attention of an audience that is beyond your traditional "choir". And to campaign, this is exactly what you need to do. Rather than spending a lot of energy (and probably limited resources) creating...

Vicky November 1, 2016

IDEAS FOR ACTION TOP NEWS

Celebrating Families – Supporting LGBTI Children

In 2017, IDAHOT invites you to celebrate Families, in all their forms. To inspire your creativity, we are bringing you a selection of campaigns and actions that have happened on this issue around the world in the past. Do you know...

Vicky September 30, 2016

Activist Voices: "Lesbians wish you a safe Journey"

This case study is a great example of how humour and positive messaging can be used to open public spaces for discussions. It also reveals how reclaiming our identities sometimes needs to include the reclaiming of the words. Interview with...

Vicky September 22, 2016

IDEAS FOR ACTION Uncategorised

Over the Rainbow Crossing

There is a huge symbolism in Crossings, which can be creatively harnessed by LGBTQI activists. For the 2016 General Assembly, the UN Free and Equal campaign and the US government collaborated to get this amazing Rainbow Crossing done in front of...

Vicky September 22, 2016

Join our Creative Protest Working Group

Whether already experienced in taking action, or just interested in joining an international group of people discussing LGBT activism tactics, please join us HERE ! We are looking forward to welcoming you !

Vicky August 19, 2016

IDAHOT 2017 will focus on "Families"

Consultation with advocates from around the world identifies "Families" as a focus issues for IDAHOT 2017 This focus includes both - The role of families in the well-being of their LGBTIQ members - The respect of the rights of LGBTIQ...

Vicky June 28, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports: Iran

The Canada based organisation Iranian Queer Organisation IRQO offered slogans for May 17 with an eye on internalized homophobia. This is in-line with the organization’s new undertaking towards LGBTI rights in Iran. IRQO has been exploring and advocating alternative options...

Vicky June 14, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Report is Out

Once again, May17th celebrations saw a beautiful display of courage, creativity and solidarity! Discover stories and stunning pictures in our IDAHOT Report 2016

Vicky June 7, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Country reports : Jamaica

J-FLAG held the 4th Annual Larry Chang Human Rights Symposium on May 17 (see their Facebook page), IDAHOT PRISM (cultural and entertainment soire by and for LGBT people) on May 22, and J-FLAG Cares Labour Day Projects on May 23....

Vicky May 31, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports: China

On May 17th, the Beijing Gender Health Education Institute started the "All Gender Toilet Project" in Beijing to encourage gender-friendly businesses, UN branch offices, and local NGOs to put up a new toilet sign to publicly demonstrate their embracing of gender diversity...

Vicky May 31, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country report :Portugal

Lisbon's city hall raised the rainbow flag for this year's IDAHOT more info at https://escrevergay.com/2016/05/17/primeiro-dia-nacional-contra-a-homofobia-e-transfobia-em-portugal/

Vicky May 30, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports: Jordan

In Amman, an IDAHOT community event brought together some 40 people. The day's agenda included a play of Lesbian girl coming out, a lecture on the legal framework in Jordan, a lecture on the global focus issue “Homophobia and Mental health”,...

Vicky May 30, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Indonesia

To mark IDAHOT 2016 Indonesian national newspaper The Jakarta Post published a feature on life as a gay Indonesian. The long-form piece features interviews with LGBT Indonesians and hopes to raise awareness of the real life situations members of the...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Uganda

Despite the widespread persecution of the LGBT community in Uganda, members of the LGBT community bravely held a small pride event in celebration of IDAHOT 2016. The event saw around 300 individuals in attendance and is believed to be the...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Turkey

The Turkish LGBT community this year faced several legal difficulties in their efforts to celebrate IDAHOT 2016. According to local LGBT group Kaos GL a planned IDAHOT march was banned by state authorities after their license was revoked. The event...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Canada

IDAHOT in Canada this year was largely defined by the news that new laws to protect transgender citizens were being launched following an initiative by the government. Timed to coincide with IDAHOT 2016, the news was announced by Prime Minister...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: The United States

While much of the United States’ continues to focus on the debated around trans and LGBT rights, many campaigners are helping to energize the public into supporting the ongoing actions during this difficult climate. As efforts towards equality grow the...

IDAHO May 29, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: The UK

The United Kingdom once again showed an amazing commitment to IDAHOT, with a whole host of events and actions held across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Efforts in support of the day were also seen on an international scale,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Denmark

Denmark this year showed one of the most important commitments to IDAHOT 2016. Efforts from activists, campaigners and policy makers helped this year to make Denmark one a center of IDAHOT activity in Europe, and one of the most important...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Singapore

Activists from GBT men’s group SGRainbow this year help a number of events aimed at supporting GBT men in Singapore, as well as the broader LGBT community. The day of events included a nature bike ride and several events focused...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Greece

Greece this year saw a number of smaller community events, including several casual events organized within the LGBT community, as well as some ongoing campaigns from a number of organisations. In Athens, youth action group AEGEE_Athina hosted a number of...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Tunisia

Tunisian feminist and LGBT activists once again came together this year to hold the second edition of Chouftouhonna, Tunisia’s International Feminist Art Festival. The festival ran throughout the IDAHOT period and featured art and performances from campaigners and profressional artists,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Kenya

In Nairobi, the Suncity Africa Foundation and the Central Initiative for Transgender, Young Gay, Lesbian and Asylum Seekers (CITY GLASS) hosted a two-day event for IDAHOT 2016 that focused on the experiences of LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees. The event,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Sweden

Sweden this year showed an amazing commitment to IDAHOT, with a range of powerful actions held across the country to mark May 17. In Stockholm, the local Amnesty International hosted a special ‘Kiss-In’ against discrimination. The event, organized alongside local...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Myanmar

Myanmar this year held a number of small anonymous events across the country, organized by independent activists and community groups. The annual “&Proud” photo competition and exhibition was held once again to mark IDAHOT 2016. Running from May 7 until...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Lebanon

Lebanon this year saw a wonderful range of events, that not only had a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing, but also provided one of the best selection of actions from across the Middle East. In Beirut, the Lebanese...

IDAHO May 27, 2016