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IDAHOT Report 2016: Hungary

Activists and artists in Budapest this year helped to celebrate IDAHOT 2016 with one of the best public events in recent years. Following on from their successful flashmob action in 2015, performers and campaigners from Szemtõl Szembe and Stereo Akt...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Albania

Activists this year brought a full calendar of events to Albania, making Tirana and the country once again an amazing centre of LGBT activism. The Tirana Gay (p)Ride was held again for the 5th consecutive year. Hundreds of campaigners and...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: New Zealand

In the city of Whanganui local LGBT campaign InsideOUT held a special event for LGBT young people for IDAHOT 2016. Shift Whanganui featured two days of workshops, talks and other activities for individuals aged 13 - 23. The aim of...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Malta

Maltese activists this year held a book launch event to coincide with IDAHOT 2016. Held on May 17, the launch of Ulienda Rigal, also invited the local community to come together with an author talk and the chance to meet,...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Italy

A number of organisations across Italy this year helped mark IDAHOT 2016 with events, actions and campaigns all held to celebrate the day. National LGBT group Arcigay held a number of events across the county. In Palmero a lecture was...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: South Africa

South Africans once again came out in support of IDAHOT with a broad range of activities, campaigns and events. In Pretoria, OUT LGBT Well Being hosted a two day event alongside the Alliance Française and other members of the international...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: The Netherlands

Organizations from both the public and the Dutch state this year helped mark IDAHOT with a broad range of public events. On a national scale, the Dutch National Gay/Straight Education Alliance called upon schools across the country to address sexual...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: South Korea

In Seoul, Rainbow Action Against Sexual-Minority Discrimination held a special event to mark IDAHOT 2016 with the slogan "Against the hate, sing the equality and spread the rainbow!" The event also included a press statement issued on the problem of...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: India

India has this year seen an incredible range of activities in support of IDAHOT 2016. As well as public actions, workshops and campaigns there have been a number of actions targeting important issues on a national level. Throughout May LGBT...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Portugal

IDAHOT 2016 marked the first year of official recognition in Portugal, which was recognized by the government in 2015. As an official day May 17 saw government organisations marking the day in small ways, while a number of public organisations...

IDAHO May 27, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Pakistan

Despite the threat of violence present in Pakistan’s current climate, national campaigners from Naz Pakistan bravely held an event to mark IDAHOT 2016. On May 15 the group hosted a drag show and panel discussion on trans and LGB discrimination...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Serbia

The Gay Straight Alliance of Serbia this year held their 2015/16 Raimbow Awards ceremony on May 17, to coincide with IDAHOT 2016. The event celebrate diversity and progress within the Serbian LGBT community by recognizing the individuals and organisations who...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Swaziland

This year saw the first event ever held to mark IDAHOT in Swaziland. Organised by local campaigners from the Rock of Hope, House of Our Pride and Health Plus 4 Men, the event saw around 150 members of the LGBT...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Poland

Community organisers in Krakow once again held Poland’s annual May Queer Festival, which ran throughout the week of IDAHOT. Timed to coincide with IDAHOT 2016, the event ran from May 11 – 22 and included a wide range of inclusive...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Nepal

Campaigners in Nepal this year held a small private event to mark IDAHOT 2016. The event, Miss Pink 2016, was organized by the Blue Diamond Society and local health group CruiseAIDS Nepal. As well as being an important social outlet...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Fiji

The United Nations this year supported pro-LGBT activism in Fiji with a special presentation held for IDAHOT 2016. The event featured presented topics from UN bodies and local pro-LGBT campaigns, including UN Human Rights Pacific, UN Women Pacific, UNDP in...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Estonia

The American Embassy of Estonia this year helped mark IDAHOT 2016 with a public film screening held at their site in Tallinn. The event was free to the public and was held to support the local LGBT community. If you...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Tanzania

Activists in Tanzania this year marked IDAHOT in an incredible way. Not only was it the first IDAHOT activity in the country since 2014, but this year also Tanzania’s first National Transgender Forum. Organised by local campaigners, the event welcomed...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Lesotho

Campaigners in Lesotho this year held their fourth annual campaign in support of IDAHOT 2016. Organised by The People’s Matrix Association, the event saw over 200 members of the LGBT community and their allies march in Maseru in support of...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Moldova

Moldova this year saw the 15th annual Pride Festival, held to coincide with IDAHOT 2016. The 6-day event was held in locations across Chisinau. The broad and varied list of activities included talks and workshops, film screenings, pubic discussion and...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Thailand

To mark IDAHOT 2016 activists in Bangkok held a public film screening of the 2011 film 'A Place For The Wild'. The open screening invited members of the public, including the LGBT community, allies and members of the international community....

IDAHO May 26, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Cyprus

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Ledra Street, Nicosia, were decorated in rainbow flags and decorations. The street is part of the area linking Northern Cyprus to the rest of the island and is an important...

IDAHO May 26, 2016

International Women's Rights Network AWID marks IDAHOT 2016

In commemoration of IDAHOT AWID invited a range of trans and intersex activists to reflect on the importance of cross-movement building for the advancement of rights. From organisers: While some progress has been made in recent years in recognizing trans...

Vicky May 25, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Zimbabwe

LGBT campaigners once again marked IDAHOT 2016 with a modest action, despite the ongoing threat of violent prosecution. In Bulawayo, campaigners from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe marked IDAHOT with alongside local health organisations and communities. The event was reported...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Romania

Local activists from pro-LGBT group MozaiQ this year held a number of small events in the capital city of Bucharest. The event featured over 50 campaigners and members of the local community gathering for an awareness-raising event outside the Palace...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Luxembourg

As part of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Gay and Lesbian Information Centre – CIGALE, Rosa Lëtzebuerg ASBL and Amnesty International Luxembourg planned a public action in order to draw attention to the difficulties encountered by lesbian,...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Sudan

Because of security issues within Sudan the local LGBT population are not publicly visible. Because of this we did not see any locally-organised events planned within the country for IDAHOT 2016. Sudan was, however included in a cross-national campaigns run...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Egypt

Due to security concerns and the threat of violence Egypt this year did not see any locally-held events within the county that we are aware of. It was, however included in a cross-national campaign run by Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Report: Algeria

Although there were no national events held in the country, Algeria was included in cross-national campaigns run by Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI in the Nile Valley and Mesahat Foundation. This campaign, which took place in Algeria, Egypt and Sudan, addressed...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Reports 2016: Botswana

Botswana this year saw a number of wonderful events held in celebration of IDAHOT 2016. Following their recent victory in becoming the first LGBT group to gain official charity recognition in the country, pro-equality group LeGaBiBo organized a day of...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Reports 2016: Slovenia

Local activists in Ljubljana, Slovenia, this year marked IDAHOT 2016 with a day of public events. As well as creative workshops and open discussions the day featured fun and games for the entire community, including IDAHOT board games, pancakes and...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT Reports 2016: Vanuatu

Vanuatu this year saw the nation’s first ever celebration held for IDAHOT 2016. In the capital, Port Villa, campaigners from pro-LGBT group VPride Foundation held a panel discussion on discrimination and stigma facing the LGBT community. The event also provided...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Report: Brunei

This year saw the first ever IDAHOT celebrations held in the nation of Brunei, helping boost our total of countries to an incredible 132. Despite difficulties brought about by the nation’s religiously conservative elements, a private community event was organized...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Report: Bhutan

Staff from the United Nations this year helped Bhutan celebrate IDAHOT for the first time. As part of the UN’s Free & Equal campaign UN staff created a handful of videos in support of IDAHOT 2016. The videos featured members...

IDAHO May 24, 2016

International Organisation for Migrants marks IDAHOT 2016

Communiqué from IOM Switzerland - Today, 17 May, marks the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). This day is a reminder of the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, including migrants, around...

Vicky May 23, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, campaigners from AZAD LGBT produced and released a short film to mark IDAHOT 2016. The film, Bir Ushaq Var (There’s One Kid), aims to show people in Azerbaijan that LGBT people live normal lives across all aspects of...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Madagascar

As part of the OHCHR Free & Equal Global Film Series Programme the US Embassy’s Information Centre this year held a special film screening event in support of IDAHOT 2016. The event featured screenings of ‘Call Me Kuchu’ and ‘a...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Georgia

Activists in Georgia faced many difficulties this year. Since anti-LGBT attacks in 2013 targeted IDAHOT celebrations, the community and activists have continued to experience persecution and threats that make public events very difficult to organize. Anti-LGBT sentiment was also supported this...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Ukraine

Activity in Ukraine was this year smaller than in past IDAHOT celebrations. Increasing persecution in the last year has forced LGBT groups to be concerned more than ever for the safety of their group and supporters. But despite the threat...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2016: Russia

Activists and campaigners in Russia bravely held a handful of small events across the country, despite the threat of persecution from state and non-state groups. In Syktyvar (Komi Republic), local LGBT campaigners held the city’s first IDAHOT event for the local...

IDAHO May 23, 2016

Más internacional que nunca: IDAHOT 2016 ocurrió en todo el mundo!

Para una cobertura detallada de las actividades de IDAHOT 2016, y para acceder a fotos y vídeos, visita nuestra página de Facebook o cuenta de Twitter Cuando la noche del 17 de mayo se acerca, es el momento de mirar...

IDAHO May 18, 2016

More Global than ever : IDAHOT 2016 Heard Around the World !

For detailed coverage of IDAHOT2016 activities, and to access pictures and videos, please visit our Facebook page and Twitter account As the final lights of day set on May 17th, it is time to look back on what this hugely...

Vicky May 18, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports: Nigeria

NIGERIA: TIERs marks ‪#‎IDAHOT2016‬ with calls for much-needed awareness of LGBTI persons' mental health, and wellbeing. Read their statement

Vicky May 17, 2016

Global "It Gets Better" project mobilises around the world for IDAHOT 2016

Makers of Candy Crush release new "It Gets Better" video for IDAHOT 2016 "It Gets Better" videos playing all day on Austrian TV channel for IDAHOT 2016 LGBTI Coalition in Paraguay launches new mental health campaign for IDAHOT 2016...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Ukraine's IDAHOT video is so beautiful it will make you cry

We can only share the mail we got from the organisers, Gender Z. What else can be said? "I am in a WONDERFUL state of mind now! And you know why? Watch Gender Z’s mega-positive video dedicated to May...

Vicky May 17, 2016

President of Mexico to meet 50 LGBT activists in Presidential House

In Mexico, IDAHO is officially recognized by Presidential Decree signed by The President of The Republic, Enrique Pena Nieto, in 2014. However, May 17 since 2012 was officially recognized as official Day against Discrimination. Thanks to LGBT activism now it...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Despite ban, censorship and violence, LGBT community in Russia speaks up for IDAHOT

From the organisers: ST. PETERSBURG CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA Today, May 17, 2016, rainbow balloons were released into the air above St. Isaac’s Cathedral to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in St. Petersburg, Russia....

Vicky May 17, 2016

Brisbane Bridge lights us again for IDAHOT 2016 in Rainbow Colors!

The city of Brisbane shows again incredible commitment to LGBT rights but lighting up its iconic bridge in Rainbow colors. Congratulations to all the folks behind this fabulous action, that will be seen around the world! See more on city's...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Police arrests mark IDAHOT 2016 in Caucasus state of Georgia

From Gaystarnews At the break of dawn, 10 LGBTI rights activists were arrested by police for protesting in the former Soviet state of Georgia this morning (17 May). Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, the day when...

Vicky May 17, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 events: Madagascar

Screening of the movie CALL ME KUCHU at the US Embassy with the OHCHR, FREE & EQUAL Global Film Series Programme and the US Embassy's Information Centre. The short film " A PLACE IN THE MIDDLE" will also be screened

Vicky May 17, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports: Azerbaijan

AZAD LGBT in Azerbaijan produced a short film titled 'Bir Ushaq Var', or 'There's One Kid' in English. From organisers : "The goal of the video is two fold. On the one hand we want to show people in Azerbaijan...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Welcome to IDAHOT Newbies !

This year, IDAHOT was marked for the first time in at least 3 countries for the first time ! This brings the total number of countries where IDAHOT was celebrated to an amazing 132, which includes almost 40 countries where...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Bolivia celebra #IDAHOT2016

Bolivia con sus distintas organizaciones es nuevamente sede de la celebración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Trabsfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. El lunes 16 de mayo, con la participación de autoridades del Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de Sucre, capital de Bolivia, se...

IDAHO May 16, 2016

United Nations release fantastic IDAHOT fight song!

The video, titled 'Why We Fight", has been produced as part of the ongoing OHCHR-led UN Free & Equal campaign. Conceived as a tribute to activism, the video brings together footage shot by activists and allies in more than 20...

Vicky May 16, 2016

Ecuador celebra #IDAHOT2016

Nuevamente Ecuador será parte de la celebración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia con múltiples actividades. La organización Silueta X parte de la Federación de organizaciones LGBT realizará la actividad ABRAZOS Y BESOS GRATIS CONTRA LA HOMOFOBIA Y TRANSFOBIA...

IDAHO May 16, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 Media release

Media release - May 16, 2016 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia truly deserves its title of "Global Celebration of Sexual and Gender Identities" This year again, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia truly deserves its title...

Vicky May 16, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Slovenia

Local activists in Ljubljana, Slovenia, will this year mark IDAHOT 2016 with a day of public events. As well as creative workshops and open discussions there will also be fun and games from the entire community, including IDAHOT board games,...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Botswana

Botswana's national LGBT group, LeGaBiBo, will this year mark IDAHOT 2016 with a series of events. As well as a film screening and talk on discrimination there will also be an 'artivism' workshop, as well as campaigns on social media...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

2016 Events: Bedayaa to mark IDAHOT in Egypt, Sudan and Algeria

LGBT organisation Bedayaa will mark IDAHOT 2016 this year with a campaign held across Sudan, Egypt and Algeria. The campaign will include the work of local Trans and LGBT organisations and will hope to address issues of discrimination and stigma...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

NEWS & EVENTS TOP NEWS

IDAHOT Events 2016: Luxembourg

As part of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Gay and Lesbian Information Centre – CIGALE, Rosa Lëtzebuerg ASBL and Amnesty International Luxembourg will take a public action in order to draw attention to the difficulties encountered by lesbian,...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Romania

IDAHOT 2016 will this year be marked in Bucharest by local LGBT group MozaiQ. From the group: MozaiQ is marking IDAHOT 2016 in Bucharest, Romania, through an artistic event of +50 people with rainbow umbrellas at the Palace of Parliament...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Zimbabwe

Every year local LGBT campaign Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe marks IDAHOT with a number of small events alongside local organisations and communities. This year the group will hold an event in Bulawayo which they hope will attract over 200...

IDAHO May 15, 2016

IDAHOT Events 2016: Cyprus

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Ledra Street, Nicosia, has been deported in rainbow flags and decorations. The street is part of the area linking Northern Cyprus to the rest of the island and is an...

IDAHO May 15, 2016