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IDAHOT Report 2015: United Kingdom

In London leading LGBT charity Stonewall marked the day with a special 'human rainbow' made up of young campaigners in support of LGBTI youth. The event took part two days before IDAHOT on the banks of the river Thames and...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Finland

[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] SETA young people...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Kosovo

Pristina saw a variety of IDAHOT celebrations: Find more pictures here: Pristina celebrated the International day against homo-, trans- and biphobia (IDAHOT) on Sunday, 17th of May. This important event “Walk and Dance against Homophobia" organized by three NGO's, CEL,...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Estonia

[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 Estonian LGBT...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Israel

[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 first ‪IDAHOT‬ Football...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

Organisations worldwide Speak Up for LGBTQI Youth on IDAHOT

Cover Image: Advocates for Youth Traditionally, many LGBTQI youth organisations and young activists participate in organising IDAHOT celebrations. Even more so this year, as "LGBTQI Youth" had been chosen to be the global focus issue for mobilisation. It can't be doubted that...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Slovakia

[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] As part of...

IDAHO June 10, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Serbia

[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] Report by Labris,...

IDAHO June 10, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Madagascar

In Madagascar, the local MSM network with the support of the US Embassy in Madagascar (and in a much smaller scale support from UNAIDS) organized a get-together in their premises (US Embassy) with around 20 members of the MSM network...

IDAHO June 8, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Rwanda

On Sunday May 17th, Other Sheep Rwanda joined the rest of the Rwandan LGBTI community to Celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting...

IDAHO June 7, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Laos celebrated IDAHOT for the first time

In Vientiane, the European Union delegates together with LGBT group Proud To Be - Laos hosted a event in commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The event was attended by more than a dozen people and...

IDAHO June 5, 2015

IDAHOT reports 2015: Belize

[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] Even though criminal...

Vicky May 27, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Lesotho

The Matrix Support Group Lesotho organised a IDAHOT march for May 16 in Maseru. This is the third year in a row the event is taking place, with growing attendance. Amongst the many participants was U.S. Ambassador Harrington. Full report of...

IDAHO May 22, 2015

European Institutions mobilised against Homophobia and Transphobia on IDAHOT

Almost all major EU institutions marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The European Parliament, the European Commission and the European External Action Service all issued statements on this occasion. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the EU The High...

Vicky May 22, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Hungary

In Hungary, the celebrations of IDAHOT included a focus on Trans issues at a screening as well as online campaign and a flashmob with hundreds of hands reaching out. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT...

IDAHO May 20, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Luxembourg signed IDAHO Declaration

On the occasion of IDAHOT 2015, the Minister for Family and Integration in Luxembourg, Corinne Cahen signed the IDAHO Declaration of Intend and therefore commits to battling discrimination and exclusion of LGBTI people. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on...

IDAHO May 18, 2015

Over 1,000 gathered in Ho Chi Minh City 'Celebrating the Rainbow'

Despite the heavy rains, over 1,000 LGBTI people and allies gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the public IDAHOT events that were organised by the organisation ICS. Across Vietnam, the IDAHOT events were a major success. The bad weather...

IDAHO May 18, 2015

Biggest IDAHOT festivity in South Korean history

The biggest IDAHOT festivity in South Korean history was held by 103 LGBTI, women’s, people with disabilities’, labor, human rights, and civil society organizations and 159 supporters on May 16th. With the title “STOP HATRED and OPEN the SQUARE”, over...

Vicky May 18, 2015

IDAHOT in Turkish capital: For freedom and love!

May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), has been celebrated today with the largest participation ever in the Turkish capital. This year’s slogan “We are marching for freedom and love” attracted thousands under rainbow flags, marking the...

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Statues and landmarks being decorated in Poland

In the city of Thorn, activists have adorned landmarks and statues with rainbow flags in celebration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In Krakow, the March for Equality took place once again and at the international IDAHOT vigil people gathered...

IDAHO May 17, 2015

Slide show brings you powerful IDAHOT quotes from leaders of the world

WATCH the slide show with Leaders of the world marking the Day

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT 2015 – Otro año Notable

El hito anual en la movilización global de los Derechos Humanos LGBTI ahora se extiende a una semana llena de acción en todo el mundo - Más de 1.000 eventos en 120 países - Muchos aliados se unen, desde las...

IDAHO May 17, 2015

50,000 at IDAHOT march for LGBTI equality in Chile

Santiago (AFP) - Thousands of people, many waving rainbow-colored flags, gathered in Santiago for a "March for Equality," pushing for Chile to acknowledge more gay rights The boisterous crowds showed their support for equality in the socially conservative South American...

Vicky May 17, 2015

Biggest ever LGBT public demonstration in Russia for IDAHOT

From organisers Coming Out St Petersburg: See original post HERE Over 350 people celebrated IDAHO today in the center of St. Petersburg on Marsovo Pole, this event becoming the largest LGBT rally as of today in Russia. Representatives...

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Nepal

[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] As LGBT rights...

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Young Advocate in Barbados highlights Importance of IDAHOT

Young lesbian Donnya Piggott has made a huge difference to the lives of LGBTI people in Barbados. For IDAHOT, she shared her story and experience with advocacy for LGBTI Rights in the country in an interview on Gay Star News. [box type="note"...

IDAHO May 17, 2015

The International HIV/Aids Alliance Launched "Write us in" Campaign for IDAHOT

Write Us In – a campaign to ensure equitable access to healthcare for LGBTI people Every year millions of marginalised people around the world are denied access to life-saving healthcare. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance launched the campaign – Write Us In – in...

IDAHO May 17, 2015

IDAHOT 2015 – Another Remarkable Year

The annual landmark in global mobilisation for LGBTI Human Rights now stretches over a full week of worldwide action - Over 1000 events in 120 countries - Many allies join in, from the UN to FC Barcelona. This article provides...

Vicky May 17, 2015

Hundreds at the 4th LGBTI Pride Event in Tirana for IDAHOT

Hundreds of activists participated today at the 4th Pride event (the first took place in 2012) riding with bicycles at the Boulevard of Martyrs and Boulevard “King Zog I”. They protested for the domestic violence which LGBTI people are facing every...

Vicky May 17, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: IDAHOT breakfast in St. Martin

On the morning of May 17, SAFE SMX hosted an IDAHOT breakfast on the small Caribbean island of St. Martin. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

Barack Obama issues statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has today issued an official statement in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. The statement speaks of an American commitment to the human rights and dignity of...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

NEWS & EVENTS TOP NEWS

Barack Obama emite declaración sobre el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Bifobia y la Transfobia

El Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, Barack Obama, ha emitido hoy un comunicado oficial en apoyo del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Bifobia y la Transfobia. La declaración habla de un compromiso estadounidense con los derechos humanos y...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

La campaña Libres e Iguales de la ONU lanza video especial para IDAHOT

La Oficina de Derechos Humanos de la ONU lanzó un nuevo video como parte de su campaña Libres e Iguales contra la homofobia y la transfobia sólo tres días antes de IDAHOT. El nuevo vídeo de 2 minutos, titulado "Caras", celebra las...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: IDAHOT Beach party in French Guiana

Gay Attitude Guyane is inviting everyone to join them at the beach to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17. A 'Grill party' is organized on the beach of Buzaré from 10am and in commemoration...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Suriname

The LGBT Platform Suriname has prepared two online campaign to commemorate IDAHOT. [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...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Haiti

Facsdis Haiti is inviting the LGBT community and their allies to celebrate a Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia on May 17 with them. The topic of the event will be gender constructions and there will be debates as well...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Special Focus on LGBT Youth in Guyana

The organisation Sasod Guayana celebrated IDAHOT with two different activities in Georgetown. [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,...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

UN Agencies and International Institutions Massively Mark IDAHOT Again

United Nations bodies and agencies have been marking the day regularly and always passionately This year again their leaders provide inspirational statements of support to sexual and gender diversities [divider] The UN Human Rights Office today launches a new video...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

World of Sports speaks up for IDAHOT

This year, the world of sports gets particularly vocal to mark the IDAHOT FC Barcelona will no doubt rank top of the list of the most influential voices this year as the club signed a special Charter to fight homophobia...

Vicky May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Norway

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was celebrated in a small number of ways this year across Norway as the country is also celebrating its National Day on May 17. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Pride in Romania started with IDAHOT

In Romania, ACCEPT - the first national LGBT non-profit organisation in Romania- started their Pride week in commemoration of IDAHOT from May 17. And TRANSform celebrated their birthday on May 17 with a special IDAHOT gift. [box type="note" ]We are still busy...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Croatia

[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 Croatia, Zagreb...

IDAHO May 16, 2015

For IDAHOT, IGLHRC asked to imagine a World without LGBT-Phobia

Cover Image source: IGLHRC website In commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission partners and friends to share their vision of a World without Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia....

IDAHO May 16, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Iran

Justice for Iran (JFI) – 17 May 2015 The newly launched “6 Rang Mould Award“, targeting those who have caused the most offence to lesbian, gay and transgender people in Iran, has its first recipients. This marks the first time...

Vicky May 15, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: 'Equality For All' exposition in Mauritius

The Young Queer Alliance in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy hosted a whole day of performances as well as a poster exhibition in Mauritius. The ceremony for the ‘Equality for All’ poster contest at the IDAHOT celebration took place on Saturday, May...

IDAHO May 15, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Discussing Legal and Health Issues in Uganda

In commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) in Uganda, Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG), in conjunction with Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), hosted this year’s IDAHOT event under the theme” Ending violence and discrimination against LGBT people in Uganda” on...

IDAHO May 15, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Singapore

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), Oogachaga Singapore has collected thoughts on discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting to...

IDAHO May 15, 2015

IGLYO launched Resources for Inclusive Education on IDAHOT

On May 17, IGLYO - the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Youth and Student Organisation released a resource package for school stakeholders to foster inclusive educational environments. With a focus on youth during this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and...

IDAHO May 15, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015: Gibraltar

Your Gibraltar TV reports: The Equality Rights Group marked International Day Against Homophobia for the fourth year in Gibraltar. Speaking outside John Mackintosh Square today, ERG Chairman was joined by Minister for Justice Gilbert Licudi and Opposition spokesperson Jaime Netto....

IDAHO May 15, 2015

UN Free and Equal campaigns launches special IDAHOT video

The UN Human Rights Office launched a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT. The new 2-minute video, "Faces", celebrates the contributions that lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

IDAHO May 15, 2015

IDAHOT events 2015 : Kyrgyzstan

[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 week against...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Vice-President of European Parliament special statement for IDAHOT

Ulrike Lunacek, Vice-President of the European Parliament, reflects on the EP's role in fighting Homophobia and Transphobia. Ulrike is also member of the IDAHO Committee's advisory board and a long time LGBT activist. "Fighting homo-, lesbo- and transphobia from the...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

The IDAHO Committee and UNAIDS join together to mark IDAHOT 2015

As a joint action for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2015, the IDAHO Committee and UNAIDS Latin America had built two infographics with the latest data from Latin America on the following topics: Situation of men who have sex with...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

El Comité IDAHO y ONUSIDA se unen en la conmemoración del IDAHOT 2015

En ocasión del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia 2015, el Comité IDAHO y ONUSIDA Latina presentan dos infografías con los datos más actualizados de América Latina sobre las siguientes temáticas: Situación de los hombres que tienen sexo...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

UNESCO Director General speaks up for LGBTI Youth and announces IDAHOT 2016 Global Education Conference

Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 17 May 2015 This year, the focus of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Ukraine

The organisation Gender Z once again held their 'traditional' Rainbow Flashmob in the city of Zaporizhia while 'LIGA' organised events in Mykolaiv. In Kiev, a dozen people held a flash mob and a interview with Olena Shevchenko was aired. [box type="note"...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Central Americans tackle homophobia through sports!

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia the Federation of Gay Games and LGBT sports group Didesex Desportes have joined together to promote a series of events across Mexico and Central America. As part of the event games...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT 2015 Events: Luxembourg

On May 16th activists In Luxembourg will celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a special day of action. On Saturday the 16th activists are invited to join a special action in support of the international LGBT community....

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Nigeria

In Nigeria, the Women's Health and Equal Rights (WHER) Initiative, Nigeria have prepared their first WHER event to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) while TIER has launched a new website. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Youtubers, Photography and Art for IDAHOT 2015

As part of the IDAHOT campaign for 2015, we have contacted several artists, photographers, and YouTubers, to raise their voice in support of the campaign. The result exceeded our expectations and we are very grateful for the material received! While many of...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka saw celebrations for IDAHOT on three occasions, with a employee awareness action, a film screening and a forum discussion with EU Delegates. [box type="note" ]We are still busy collecting information on this year's IDAHOT activities and are waiting...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

Celebra el Respeto: el FC Barcelona está en contra de la Homofobia

Celebra el Respeto: El FC Barcelona está en contra de la homofobia El gigante del fútbol FC Barcelona dio a conocer un mensaje audiovisual esta semana en apoyo del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia. El video, titulado "Celebra...

IDAHO May 14, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Cyprus

In Nicosia, Cyprus, activists took the celebrations of IDAHOT to the streets with a #NAMELESS event. [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...

IDAHO May 13, 2015