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Looking Ahead: Chile in 2016

Several organizations in Chile will be taking once again a stand on IDAHOT. On May 17 Mums Chile will hold a public demonstration against anti-LGBT violence across the country, while Todo Mejora (It Get's Better Chile) will award the "Todo...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Austria in 2016

Although news from Austria is currently sparse, we have heard from a number of campaigns and groups about their plans for IDAHOT 2016. Despite the lack of current confirmation we're expecting a strong response from across the country. In Salzburg,...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Sweden in 2016

Once again, Swedish activists have promised a varied campaign of protests, events and celebrations to mark IDAHOT 2016. In Stockholm, the local Amnesty International group have called on people to come out for an IDAHOT ‘kiss-in’. The event, organized alongside...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

IDAHOT 2016 country reports : Germany

Germany once again hosted a wide variety of campaigns and events across the country. From both state officials and community organisations, IDAHOT 2016 has promised to provide a valuable outlet for Germany's LGBTI community. Across many cities the Rainbow-Flashmobs once...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking ahead: Kenya in 2016

In Nairobi, Kenya, the Suncity Africa Foundation and the Central Initiative for Transgender, Young Gay, Lesbian and Asylum Seekers (CITY GLASS) will host Refugee Pride, a two-day event aimed at celebrating diversity and progress within the LGBTI community. The event...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Tunisia in 2016

In Tunis, feminist activists have announced the Second edition of CHOUFTOUHONNA, Tunisia’s International Feminist Art Festival, which will feature a number of performances and exhibitions focused on the experiences of LBT women. Due to the difficult political and legal situation...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Australia in 2016

Australia this year will once again host one of the most varied and interesting selection of IDAHOT events. From small local events and ceremonies to spectacular public displays, Australia's calendar will be filled with a host of incredible actions for...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Greece in 2016

In Athens, youth action group AEGEE-Athina will host young LGBTI and ally activists from across Europe for a weekend of youth-focused talks, workshops and activism. The event, Beyond The Rainbow, hopes to foster cross-European solidarity and help young people to...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Canada in 2016

As longstanding supporters of IDAHOT, the Canadian LGBTI community have always been incredible at mobilising their support for May 17. This year we're expecting a huge number of events across the country, and eagerly await further updates from activists, campaigners...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Cuba in 2016

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 events held in the...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Brazil in 2016

A number of organisations will hold events in Brazil marking IDAHOT 2016. From small community gatherings to national initiatives, Brazil has promised a range of important and powerful events to mark the day. In line with our theme for 2016,...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Singapore in 2016

Singapore's local GBQ men's group SGRainbow will this year mark the day with a range of events leading up to May 17, including a nature bike ride and a number of events designed to promote equality and build communities for...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Vanuatu in 2016

Vanuatu will this year see their first event held for IDAHOT 2016. In the capital, Port Villa, local LGBT group VPrideFoundation will hold a panel discussion on issues affecting the local LGBT community. Stay tuned for further updates and our...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking Ahead: Denmark in 2016

Denmark will this year be host to one of the most significant events on the IDAHOT 2016 calendar. Copenhagen will this year host the 4th annual European IDAHO Forum. The event, titled “Building Bridges and Alliances”, will see international lawmakers...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

IDAHOT 2016: Events in the UK

In response to the IDAHOT 2016 theme, several organisations will take part in actions focused on mental health and wellbeing. At Lancaster University the Queer Futures research group will release information and research around May 17 related to LGBTI youth...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

Looking ahead: Lebanon in 2016

While any advanced news of events in Lebanon are yet to reach us, we have been made aware of a small number of significant actions. In Beirut, the Lebanese Psychological Association will follow the example of other international groups by...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

How to mount an effective letter-writing campaign

From the release of political prisoners to political change both large and small, letter-writing campaigns have also been a solid staple for social activists across the world. Although modern technology may have replaced the written letter with emails and social...

IDAHO April 14, 2016

Asociación Mundial de Psiquiatría afirma que la homosexualidad no es una patología

En un comunicado especial publicado poco más de un mes antes de la próxima edición de IDAHOT cuya temática global es la Salud Mental, la Asociación Mundial de Psiquiatría (WPA) se opone a la clasificación de la homosexualidad como un...

IDAHO March 27, 2016

La campaña Libres e Iguales prepara el lanzamiento de un video para IDAHOT

La Oficina de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas como parte de su campaña continua Libres e Iguales, tiene previsto lanzar un nuevo video musical para IDAHOT 2016 producido en colaboración con la cantante Rachel Platten. El video, llamado "Why...

IDAHO March 27, 2016

UN Free and Equal Campaign prepares Video launch for IDAHOT

As part of its ongoing UN Free & Equal campaign, the UN Human Rights Office plans to launch a new music video for IDAHOT 2016, produced in collaboration with the singer Rachel Platten. The video, called "Why We Fight", is...

Vicky March 24, 2016

World Psychiatric Association affirms homosexuality is NOT a pathology

(photo credits:Getty) In a special statement released just over a month ahead of the upcoming IDAHOT whose global focus issue is on Mental Health, The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) opposes the classification of homosexuality as a mental disorder. The WPA...

Vicky March 24, 2016

El Gobierno danés anuncia el cuarto Foro Europeo del IDAHO

Este año, el Foro anual europeo del IDAHO se llevará a cabo en Copenhagen, Dinamarca, del 10 al 12 de mayo. El foro llevará el título "Creando puentes y alianzas", centrándose en la inclusión de las personas LGBT en el...

IDAHO January 21, 2016

Danish Government announces 4th European IDAHO Forum

This year, the annual European IDAHO Forum is taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10-12. The forum is titled “Building Bridges and Alliances” focusing on the inclusion of LGBTI people in the labour market and the social acceptance of...

Vicky January 18, 2016

¿Como cambiar la mente de las personas? Únete a nuestra discusión online

Estamos felices de anunciar que nos asociamos con la brillante iniciativa Nuevas Tácticas en Derechos Humanos (New Tactics in Human Rights) para organizar un debate online sobre "Principios de la Persuasión: La Psicología Social Detrás de Cambio". ¿De qué se...

IDAHO January 14, 2016

UNESCO organises Inter-Governmental Conference on IDAHOT

Organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the purpose of the meeting, was to raise political momentum for a meaningful agreement to tackle this violence in educational settings. It drew together Ministers and representatives from government, civil...

IDAHO January 13, 2016

NEWS & EVENTS TOP NEWS

European LGBTI Youth network invites video submissions for IDAHOT workshop

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Youth & Student Organisation (IGLYO), a pan European network, working with over 95 LGBTQ youth and student organisations, announces a youth-focused fringe event, associated with the IDAHOT Forum "Building Bridges and Communities" in Copenhagen, in May...

IDAHO January 13, 2016

Best of 2015

This excellent article by wagingnonviolence.org deserves to be made available to all IDAHOT activists! The 2015 Creative Activist Awards By Nadine Bloch In November 2015 in Paris, activists with the Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination and others launched the Climate Games to counterbalance the U.N....

IDAHO January 8, 2016

How can we change people's minds? Join our discussion

We are happy to announce that we teamed up with the brilliant New Tactics in Human Rights initiative to organise an online discussion on "Principles of Persuasion: The Social Psychology Behind Change". What exactly is this topic? Tomorrow's world is shaped by those who impact what...

IDAHO January 8, 2016

Tired of being pink-washed? Try "Brandalism"

Brandalism is a tactic that use existing brands and vandalises them by associating them with negative messages. During UN Climate Change summit in Paris in November 2015, COP 21, activists against green washing mobilised for a very visible campaign. Over 600...

IDAHO December 16, 2015

La Presidenta del Comité IDAHO, la abogada Tamara Adrián es la primera diputada trans electa en Venezuela

(desde SinEtiquetas.org) Actualización 7/12/2015 17:54 Tamara Adrián se pronunció a través de su cuenta de Facebook y a través de una publicación señaló que es diputada electa pero sumplente principal de Tomás Guanipa. A esta hora de la noche me...

IDAHO December 8, 2015

Chair of IDAHO Committee, Transgender lawyer Tamara Adrian, elected to Venezuela National Assembly

(from Washington Blade) A lawyer on Sunday became the first openly transgender person elected to the Venezuelan National Assembly. Popular Will, a left-leaning Socialist party that is pro-LGBT, on its Twitter page announced that Tamara Adrián had been elected to...

IDAHO December 7, 2015

Melbourne group announces giant march for IDAHOT

Early birds are starting to announce IDAHOT 2016 events. As part of this, we got news from Stand Up Events a Melbourne based group which aims to gather a 5000-strong crowd to march against heteronormativity ! "Stand Up Events was...

IDAHO November 27, 2015

Temática anunciada para IDAHOT 2016: Salud Mental y Bienestar

Cada año activistas de todo el mundo identifican un tema que sienten que debe recibir atención prioritaria. Aunque todo el mundo tiene la libertad de trabajar en su propia agenda, el tema anual permite destacar un tema específico. Para 2016,...

IDAHO November 13, 2015

Theme announced for IDAHOT 2016 : Mental Health and Well Being

Each year activists from around the world identify one theme that they feel should get priority attention. While everyone is of course free to work on their own agenda, the annual theme allows one specific aspect to get highlighted. For 2016,...

IDAHO November 6, 2015

Tactics for action: storming the debate

From The Advocate magazine Jennicet Gutiérrez, a transgender woman and undocumented immigrant, received both praise and condemnation for interrupting President Obama’s speech at a White House LGBT Pride reception in June to call for an end to deportations. But whatever you think...

Vicky August 18, 2015

Insider story: New Delhi's first ever Queer Flash-mob

Shashank, a business development professional in a consulting firm; is one of the core team member of the queer collective called Harmless Hugs which is currently operating in Delhi and Kolkata. Harmless Hugs is a queer collective which was founded...

IDAHO August 3, 2015

Celebrating IDAHOT for the first time: Insight into a milestone event

The International day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia has been celebrated in around 130 countries worldwide, even in those countries where LGBTQI people fear harsh punishment for their activities. Even in countries where activists don’t fear any legal consequences stigma...

IDAHO July 20, 2015

Indian corporate executive sends out IDAHOT message to all staff

From Indiatimes MUMBAI | BENGALURU: Towards the end of 2015, Shashi Tharoor did his bit with an unsuccessful Bill in the Lok Sabha to decriminalise gay sex. Earlier, in an unrelated event, Arun Jaitley publicly said the Supreme Court should...

IDAHO July 2, 2015

Breaking news: Portugal recognises May 17 as National Day against Discriminations

From Pinknews.co.uk On Friday June 26th, the Portuguese Parliament unanimously approved a measure to formally adopt 17 May as the National Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’. In doing so, the Parliament committed to “engage in fulfilling national and international commitments to combat homophobic...

IDAHO July 1, 2015

IDAHOT events in Bangkok documented in video

This great video documents the 25 events which were organised in Bangkok, Thailand, for this year's IDAHOT. A must watch! https://youtu.be/5bPrhJPovUU

IDAHO July 1, 2015

IDAHOT Placemats

We all know the problem: Flyers, pamphlets or posters are often ignored or thrown away before even being read. In Geneva however, activists have come up with a fantastic idea on how to make sure people will have a second...

IDAHO June 30, 2015

Our annual summary report brings stories and pics from around the IDAHOT planet

The IDAHOT 2015 summary report brings you information and pictures from all continents on the most creative and exciting actions which marked this year's May 17 celebrations. The report is available in High Resolution Low Resolution A photo slide show...

IDAHO June 12, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Montenegro

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] The government of...

IDAHO June 12, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Belarus

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] In Belarus, the...

IDAHO June 12, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Iceland

[box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org[/box] Numerous schools participated...

IDAHO June 12, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Cuba

Cuba once again hosted celebrations for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with its traditional "Jornadas" against homophobia along the island The VIII "Jornadas" Against Homophobia started on May 5 to Saturday 23. Organized from its first edition in 2007...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Argentina

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia this year inspired events all around the country. For the third consecutive year, the Human Rights and Cultural Pluralism Agency of the Government of the City of Buenos organised its "Sexual Diversity Day"...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Costa Rica

Various activities were held to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Costa Rica organized by the civil society and LGBT/human rights activists. CIPAC, the Ministry of Education MEP, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Costa Rica,...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Panama

Various activities were held in Panama to mark May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The organization New Men and Women of Panama held on May 16, for the second consecutive year, the 2nd Walk Against Phobias of...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Ecuador

Ecuador hosted once again multiple events to mark May 17th. The various actions were developed across the country to make visible the demands of the LGBTIQ community. In the city of Cuenca various activities were carried out in order to...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Nicaragua

Nicaragua hosted one more time celebrations for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Many activities were organized by the civil society, LGBT and human rights activists. The National LGBT Committee, which brings together 23 LGBT groups from around the country...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic once again hosted a serie of activities to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The events were organized LGBT activists with support from various European embassies. To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Peru

Peru was again host to various events organized by civil society organizations to commemorate the May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The presentation of a report on violence against LGBT people, artistic activities and performances took place during...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Uruguay

Uruguay once again hosted the celebration of sexual diversity and gender on May 17th with government activities and civil society organizations. The National Social Agency presented its strategic pathway policy towards comprehensive health care for trans people, entitled "Towards a comprehensive health policy in...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Bolivia

Bolivia once again hosted activities to commemorate the May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. From press conferences to a radio program dedicated to the Day, many activities were part of the events organized by LGBT activists and...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Colombia

In the framework of May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, various activities were carried out in Colombia. A forum on equal marriage or a photography campaign were part of some of the actions organized by LGBT activists, universities and organizations....

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Honduras

Once again Honduras hosted various activities to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The Rainbow Association held many activities, most notably a film screening and public discussion held at a local university. The activities took place from 13...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Australia

This year, as part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Australian activists from across the country made tremendous efforts to advance the causes of LGBT equality. As well as being one of the most widely-engaged countries in...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Morocco

Coincidentally happening on the eve of IDAHOT, 3 men were arrested in Morocco on May 16th and later charged with homosexuality and condemned to 3 years in prison. This sad event set a dim stage for this year's anti-homophobia campaign...

Vicky June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: New Zealand

This year many activists across New Zealand came together to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by addressing the issues facing their local communities. This year the country was named the best in the world for the...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: Canada

In North Vancouver local authorities marked the day officially by flying the rainbow flag after activists petitioned for their council to take action for May 17th. In British Columbia LGBTI youth group Out In Schools ran their regular Rise Against...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Report 2015: United States

In the United States of America widespread support was seen across the country. Actions were reported in at least 30 states, as well as in the halls of government, and many Americans from all backgrounds this year helped to make...

IDAHO June 11, 2015