IDAHOT Events 2016: Thailand
Local activists in Bangkok will hold a film screening of the 2011 film 'A Place For The Wild'. The screening is open to the public and will be made in support of the local LGBT community. There will also be...
IDAHOT 2016 Global Focus Issue: Mental Health and Well Being at the heart of many discussions
With an ever-increasing awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community, the general public is beginning to gain a more in-depth and nuanced understanding of many important issues. Although much progress has been made in recent years there are still...
Transgender People in Canada Are Getting New Human Rights Protections on IDAHOT
From VICE Magazine "VICE News has learned that Canada will finally push through legal protections for its transgender minority on Tuesday, after more than a decade of debate on the matter. The change would grant federal protections to prevent eviction,...
In Advance of IDAHOT, US LGBT organisation Human Rights Campaign Sits Down with Global Innovators
(photo (c) HRC) Ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), celebrated annually on May 17, HRC hosted its inaugural Global Innovative Advocacy Summit. The four-day event brought together established and emerging leaders from around the world to discuss...
IDAHOT 2016 plans – More News from around the World
As preparations are well underway for IDAHOT 2016 we’re receiving daily updates from groups across the world on their plans for May 17th. In this newsletter is just a selection of some of the news and updates we’ve received in the last...
15th Annual Moldova Pride to be celebrated on IDAHOT 2016
Moldova is celebrating its 15th annual Pride events this year starting on IDAHOT (May 17) and running until May 22. The 6-days will be packed with amazing activities, including a flag raising ceremony, a small conference, the annual Pride March,...
Council of Europe supports IDAHOT 2016
The Council of Europe, Europe's central organisation for the promotion of human rights, freedom and development, have today come out in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In a statement released online Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland...
IDAHOT 2016 Events: Estonia
The American embassy of Estonia will this year mark IDAHOT 2016 with a public film screening in Tallinn. The event is free to all members of the public and is held in support of the local LGBT community. For more...
Brasil celebra #IDAHOT2016
Como ya es habitual en el país, Brasil será sede el 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia con múltiples actividades. Desde marchas, conversatorios, foros y demás actividades que buscan visibilizar a la comunidad LGBT. Este...
Honduras celebra #IDAHOT2016
Honduras nuevamente será sede de múltiples actividades para el próximo 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. Las actividades incluyen una agenda nutrida de eventos que abarcan todo el mes de mayo. El Comité de la...
España celebra #IDAHOT2016
Nuevamente España celebra el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. Múltiples organizaciones en todo el país organizaron diversas actividades. Aquí encontrarán un breve repaso por algunas de ellas. La Federación Andaluza ARCO IRIS inicia el mes contra la...
Argentina celebra #IDAHOT2016
El Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016 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. En la...
"It Gets Better" (Todo Mejora) celebra #IDAHOT2016 en la región
Un año más el proyecto internacional "It Gets Better" y sus afiliados en hispanoamérica se suman con distintas actividades para el próximo Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. La misión principal del proyecto es comunicar a jóvenes lesbianas,...
Venezuela celebra #IDAHOT2016
Venezuela nuevamente formará parte del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016 con multiples actividades que darán visibilidad a la población LGBT que sigue reclamando por el reconocimiento de sus derechos. Por primera vez en la historia el parlamento...
BHUTAN to mark IDAHOT for the first time
UN Agencies in Bhutan have crafted a powerful video to advocate for the respect of LGBTI people. Watch the video on UN Bhutan Facebook page To our knowledge, this is the first IDAHOT event in the country, bringing the total...
Panamá celebra #IDAHOT2016
Panamá también será sede de una nueva celebración de Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. La organización Asociación Hombres y Mujeres Nuevos de Panamá se encuentra organizando la 3er Marcha contra la Homofobia para celebrar todas las formas de amar. La misma tendrá lugar...
IDAHOT 2016 Events: Fiji
The 1.5-hour long IDAHOT event will feature presentations by UN Human Rights Pacific, UN Women Pacific, UNDP in the Pacific and PNG, Fiji Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Commission, Drodrolagi Movement, Rainbow Pride Foundation Limited, Haus of Khameleon, Oceania Pride, Pacific-Community-SPC, Youth Champs 4 Mental Health, Emerging Leaders Forum Alumni, US Embassy Suva, AmbaFrance...
UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office supports IDAHOT at global level
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the central body for all UK diplomatic and foreign affairs matters, will this week support IDAHOT 2016 with a number of international actions. From the organisation: For IDAHOT, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office will...
IDAHOT events 2016: Nepal
The national organisation Blue Diamond Society and local CBO Cruiseaids Nepal are organizing "Miss Pink 2016" Beauty & Talent competition for trans women. For more news and updates please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Huge alliance of United Nations Human Rights experts issues IDAHOT declaration!
The statement by UN and regional human rights mechanisms makes an urgent appeal for an end to the pathologization of trans, as well as lesbian, gay and bisexual adults and children, highlighting the many harmful impacts and human rights...
IDAHOT 2016 country page: Belize
From the organisers, inspiring work about how to grow momentum! "Seven years ago, no one had heard of IDAHOT, in 2010, no one discussed IDAHOT. In 2012, we started the conversation, in 2013 balloons were released at the round about,...
IDAHOT Events 2016: Poland
In Krakow, local activists have organised the annual May Queer Festival, which will run throughout IDAHOT week. The event runs from May 11 - 22 and includes a wide range of inclusive and fun activities, including talks, workshops, performances, film...
Gran declaración de expertos de las Naciones Unidas sobre #IDAHOT2016
En víspera del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia el 17 de mayo, un grupo de expertos/as en derechos humanos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas y otros/as expertos internacionales* hacen un llamado urgente a terminar con...
Cuba celebra #IDAHOT2016
Durante el mes de mayo, Santiago de Cuba al igual que todo el país, celebrará la IX Jornada Cubana contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia, en la que una vez más se abogará por la no discriminación de personas lesbianas,...
IDAHOT Events 2016: Serbia
The Gay Straight Alliance of Serbia will this year hold their 2015/16 Rainbow Awards Ceremony on May 17th. The event will celebrate diversity and progress within the Serbian LGBT community and aims to recognise the efforts of individuals and groups...
Perú celebra #IDAHOT2016
Una vez más Perú se suma a las múltiples celebraciones a lo largo de la región por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. La Red Peruana TLGB y el Centro de Promoción y Defensa de los...
Costa Rica celebra #IDAHOT2016
Costa Rica será nuevamente sede de múltiples actividades para la celebración del próximo 17 de mayo, Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. La Oficina de Diversidad de la Municipalidad de Goicoechea invita a la Conmemoración del Día...
Guatemala celebra a #IDAHOT2016
Diversas organizaciones de Guatemala nuevamente marcharán en contra de la homofobia, transfobia y bifobia en la 5ta y ya tradicional Gran Caminata Contra la Homofobia. Desde las distintas organizaciones llaman a invitar a amigos/as, familiares, conocidos/as y compañeros/as para caminar contra...
IDAHOT Events 2016: Pakistan
In Lahore, national LGBT group Naz Pakistan will host a drag show and panel discussion to mark IDAHOT 2016 on May 15th. The event will feature a public discussion on the psychological impact of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia and will...
Libres e Iguales lanza su campaña para #IDAHOT2016
El movimiento global por la igualdad de lesbianas, gasy, bisexuales y trans (LGBT) comprende millones de individuos, grupos, organizaciones y campañas que están luchando por el cambio en sus propios países y comunidades. Para celebrar el Día Internacional contra la...
Puerto Rico celebra #IDAHOT2016
Nuevamente Puerto Rico celebrará #IDAHOT2016 con una gran marcha. Este año se realizará el 14 de mayo desde La Fortaleza en San Juan a las 12PM. Los organizadore invitan a familias, amigos y aliados a participar desde sus redes sociales! Para...
El British Council America se suma a #IDAHOT2016
El British Council es la organización del Reino Unido encargada de crear relaciones y lazos de entendimiento con el mundo. Basados en su política global de Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión se unen a #IDAHOT2016 para celebrar la diversidad en todas sus expresiones en...
Paraguay celebra #IDAHOT2016
Paraguay conmemorará el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016 con una nueva edición de su tradicional "Besatón". En esta oportunidad la actividad es organizada por las organizaciones SomosGay, Lesvos y la Federación LGBT Paraguaya, quienes cuentan con el apoyo...
Chile celebra #IDAHOT2016
Una vez más Chile y sus diversas organizaciones realizarán múltiples actividades para conmemorar el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia #IDAHOT2016. Dentro de las actividades se encuentra el izamiento de banderas del arcoiris, la iluminación de la Casa...
IDAHOT Events 2016: Portugal
In Lisbon, campaigners from Dezanove will host a debate with a local Member of European Parliament on the subject of LGBT issues. The event is free to attend for all the public and hopes to raise a meaningful dialogue around...
A días de IDAHOT, noticias de alrededor del mundo!
A medida que IDAHOT 2016 se acerca los preparativos están en marcha y estamos recibiendo actualizaciones diarias de grupos y organizaciones en todo el mundo con sus planes para el 17 de mayo. Este boletín es sólo una selección de...
IDAHOT Events 2016: India
Throughout May LGBT health group the Humsafar Trust are promoting a special project focused on addressing mental health stigma surrounding LGBT people in India. The 'Queers Against Quacks' project will target mental health practitioners promoting pseudoscience and discriminatory practices and...
IDAHOT Events 2016: South Korea
In Seoul, Rainbow Action Against Sexual-Minority Discrimination will host a special event to mark IDAHOT 2016 with the slogan "Against the hate, sing the equality and spread the rainbow!" The event will include a press statement issued on the problem...
IDAHOT Events 2016: The Netherlands
To mark IDAHOT 2016 the Dutch National Gay/Straight Education Alliance has called upon schools across the country to address sexual diversity within their education and approach. The group called upon educators and policy makers to include issues of discrimination and...
IDAHOt 2016 Events: South Africa
In Cape Town local LGBT group Let's Face It will be visit several important local landmarks, including the National Slave Monument, as part of a tour of their Rainbow Africa. The group will be talking to individuals along the way...
IDAHOT events 2016: Italy
Arcigay, the national LGBTI federation, releases its annual report on LGBT-phobias. The report points to the strange situation where Italy now has a law on same-sex civil unions without having a law protecting LGBT people against discriminations. In Palermo, arcigay...
World Bank hosts online event for IDAHOT 2016
The World Bank hosted a special online event to mark IDAHOT 2016. The online event featured a lifestream discussion from policy makers and development leaders on the topic of LGBTI issues across the world. The livestream featured Vice President of...
IDAHOT Events 2016: Malta
In Malta local LGBT organisation Drachma will host a book launch to mark IDAHOT 2016. The event will take place at University Chapel and will be the official launch of Ulienda Rigal, which focuses on the LGBT community and is...
IDAHOT 2016 events: Belgium
Each year, Brussels Pride is timed to coincide with the Saturday closest to IDAHOT. This year, the parade will therefore take place on the 14th But the Pride festival includes events from May 9 to June 27 All further details...
IDAHOT Events 2016: Switzerland
Organisations in Switzerland have created a specific IDAHOT FB page and an interactive map to report on MAY 17 activities across the federation. From parties to conferences, the celebrations will span over 13 locations. In the Eastern part of the country,...
IDAHOT 2016 events: Cambodia
Cambodian LGBT organisations celebrate their Pride week each year around IDAHOT Find out the full programme HERE
IDAHOT Events 2016: Israel
IDAHO - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - SYMPOSIUM Tuesday । 17 May 2016 । 3:30 pm The Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Hall 127 With great pleasure we invite you to join us...
Looking ahead: New Zealand in 2016
In the city of Whanganui local LGBT campaign InsideOUT will host a special event for LGBT young people for IDAHOT 2016. Shift Whanganui will feature two days of workshops, talks and other activities for individuals aged 13 - 23. The...
Looking ahead: IDAHOT 2016 in Albania
In Tirana local activists will once again hold the Tirana Gay (p)Ride event for the 5th year running. The event invited the LGBT community and allies to come together for a bicycle-powered pride event taking place across the city. The...
Looking ahead: Reunion in 2016
In Saint Denis, Reunion local community organisation Orizon will hold a number of public events as art of their #GoodAsYou campaign for IDAHOT 2016. On May 15th the local community are invited to a free concert to mark the start...
IDAHOT 2016 Country page: FRANCE
The national anti-homophobia organisation SOS Homophobie organises actions during IDAHOT week throughout the country, in at least 14 cities, including the presentation of their national annual report on the situation of LGBT people in France, which was launched at a...
Cuba to mark IDAHOT 2016
Image by Washington Blade. Recent political changes in Cuba have been a significant help to LGBTI and human rights activists working in the country. As the LGBTI community continues to grow more visible so does the range of campaigns and...
Mobile phone network Orange mobilises for IDAHOT in France
(info in French from organisers) - Dès le 9 mai, teasing sur les réseaux sociaux Mobilisnoo autour de notre nouvelle affiche pour l'édition 2016 (Vous pouvez retrouver toutes nos affiches depuis 2010, ici) - Affiche dévoilée, début mai- - La semaine du 16...
Campaign against "Gay Cure" announced in India for IDAHOT
The Humsafar Trust, Mumbai’s oldest registered LGBTQ organization, has launched a campaign called Queers Against Quacks, which focuses on combating the stigmatization of sexual and gender differences as mental illnesses and diseases. The campaign is supported by the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS),...
Looking Ahead: Hungary in 2016
LGBT activists and performance artists from Budapest will once again hold a special IDAHOT flashmob on May 17th. Organised by Szemtõl Szembe and Stereo Akt, the flashmob will be held in a public local in Budapest and will aim to raise...
Looking Ahead: Armenia in 2016
Our friends at PINK Armenia have confirmed they will be marking IDAHOT 2016 with a day packed with events. Before the day begins the group will share a number of Armenian-language images and infographics with information about the LGBT community....
Looking Ahead: Tanzania in 2016
In Dar es Saalam members of the local LGBT community will mark IDAHOT 2016 by launching the country's first National Transgender Forum. The event, organised by local trans and LGB activists, will hope to tackle discrimination surrounding Tanzania's trans community,...
Looking Ahead: Lebanon in 2016
Several events have been planned for Lebanon in what is already proving to be one of the fullest calendars for the Middle East region. In Beirut, local campaign group Helem will hold a number of events from the 12th until...
Using simple sign language to improve your public event
Many years ago a peculiar form of sign language emerged in the meetings of Quakers in Europe and North America. These simple hand signals were used to ensure that people could share their thoughts and feelings, without interrupting speakers. They...
Bangladesh IDAHOT reports
Due to the strong backlash against LGBTQI+ activists in Bangladesh, and upon request of the organisations, we have taken down all information related to this country, to avoid exposing people and organisations which have mobilised in past years for IDAHOT....
How to build a safer spaces policy
Whether it’s at a protest, public event, or at an established community space, it’s always important to ensure that every one, regardless of background, is free to engage with your community. When it comes to the LGBTQ community safe spaces are...
Dance your Protest
Music and dance have always been important elements of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Individuals and groups have used dance in various creative ways throughout the day’s history to raise awareness and protest, or simply to provide...
Football V Homophobia: European sports grants for IDAHOT 2016
The European Football V Homophobia and Fare Network have this week opened applications for the 2016 small grants scheme. The fund is available to independent groups across Europe that use sports and football to promote diversity and tackle discrimination. Up...
News for IDAHOT 2016 coming in from around the world!
With just over a month to go until IDAHOT 2016 campaigns and groups across the world are coming into the final stage of their wonderful plans for May 17. We have collected a selection of some of the events and...
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