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"May17Because" Memes

Especially for #IDAHOT eve, we’ve just launched a new online campaign, #May17Because. We give you 17 reasons why May 17 matters and invite you to create and share your own, via the hashtag #May17Because ! Right-click, save & share your...

Vicky March 13, 2015

ARTWORKS

We salute International Women's Day

On March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day. One day, when hundreds of millions of women around the world will probably live like any other day. They will face the same injustice, ignorance, violence and oppression. And, like any other...

Vicky March 9, 2015

Research Confirms May 17 as Essential Annual Date on Social Media

As the single most important annual date for global LGBT mobilisation, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia obviously generates a lot of activity on social media. But how much this activity in reality represents is not easy to apprehend,...

IDAHO March 1, 2015

Your Voice on the Radio

What better way to make your voice heard than using radio broadcasting! Radio has informed and entertained us for a century and even today with internet and TV, wireless transmission of radio programmes is a powerful tool to reach out...

IDAHO February 20, 2015

Humanizing Your Cause

In today’s world of advertising blitz, glamorous promotions, and creative social media campaigns, we are constantly bombarded with brands, causes, images, taglines, hashtags, etc., all of them competing for our attention, money, and support. However, how does one choose which...

IDAHO February 20, 2015

“Do Queer Votes Count?”

Under this theme, the Icelandic organisation Samtökin '78 used the occasion of IDAHOT 2014 to question the candidates for the upcoming elections about their stands on LGBTIQ issues & Human Rights. Therefore, they had organised a panel discussion with the...

IDAHO February 11, 2015

Strike a Pose… with a Poster!

Using posters has been a successful tool to get people's attention for ages, even today where social media is taking over much of the communication and political lobbying. So why not bring those two together by adding an interactive factor?...

IDAHO February 11, 2015

Express yourself(ie)

Expressing ourselves is at the heart of every campaign. Our expressions is what makes us visible, what makes us liked or disliked, what brings us enemies and allies. Expressions come in many forms, and each campaigner will be faced with...

IDAHO February 4, 2015

Say it with Flowers

How do you interact with people who come to your exhibition, or who watch your flashmob, or who just pass by your protest action? Handing out leaflets and pamphlets is fine, but it's not always the most engaging way. There...

IDAHO February 4, 2015

Stripped of your rights? Strip for them!

Uncovering oneself in an action can garner a lot of media coverage and campaigns to reclaim body and sexual rights will be even more tempted than others to actually feature the object of the claim : the body and the sexualities. Women's...

IDAHO February 3, 2015

March 8 Interviews: Activist, HeJin Kim, on Culture & Cisgender Privilege

“It is important to understand the diversity within what we call ‘women’ and the fact that we all need to be reflective of any exclusion, whether intentional or unintentional.” – HeJin Kim, on cisgender prejudice amongst feminist movements. Interview By...

IDAHO January 30, 2015

March 8 Interviews: Brazil’s Sonia Corrêa on Sexual/Gender Rights

Republishing for International Women’s Day 2014 (Originally published for March 8, 2013) Interview by Claire House I met and talked with Sonia in the offices of ABIA (the Brazilian Interdisciplinary AIDS Association) in Rio de Janeiro. The ABIA offices also...

IDAHO January 30, 2015

March 8 Interviews: Filmmaker Mariel Maciá, on Queer/Feminist Film

‘I think you cannot fight against the people that you should work together with. The fights between the movements are just feeding the system and make it stronger. If we are fighting each other all the time, then the system...

IDAHO January 30, 2015

March 8 Interviews: Snapshots from Egypt, Switzerland, Japan & Armenia

As part our coverage on International Women’s Day 2014, we asked feminist activists in different countries to express their opinions, experiences and outlooks, in honour of March 8. Photo: Milena Abrahamyan, contributor from Armenia & NYC Egypt “Egypt, as a...

IDAHO January 30, 2015

Remembering and Honouring LGBT Victims on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Last Tuesday, 27 January, was the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the international memorial day for all the lives lost in the Holocaust. This year's Remembrance Day also marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camps in Auschwitz...

IDAHO January 30, 2015

Raising the Flag

An interview with IDAHO Committee Advisory Board member Rosanna Flamer-Caldera who heads the Sri Lankan LGBT group Equal Ground exposes how the organisation managed to get many foreign diplomatic representations to raise the Rainbow Flag in Colombo for May 17th...

IDAHO January 29, 2015

Fallece Pedro Lemebel, desafiantemente homosexual y grande de las letras chilenas

Mi hombría es aceptarme diferenteSer cobarde es mucho más duroYo no pongo la otra mejillaPongo el culo compañeroY ésa es mi venganza El escritor y artista plástico Pedro Lemebel falleció en la madrugada de este viernes (hora local) en Providencia, Santiago de Chile,...

IDAHO January 25, 2015

Cure Homophobia!

In many contexts, having a sexual orientation or a gender identity that does not conform to mainstream norms is considered a mental health issue, despite WHO declassifying homosexuality as such back in 1990. To mock that belief, a powerful strategy is to...

IDAHO January 23, 2015

Celebran el primer matrimonio igualitario en Mexicali después de cuatro intentos fallidos

Este sábado se celebró la primera boda entre dos personas del mismo sexo en la localidad mexicana de Mexicali, después de año y medio de batalla legal en la que las autoridades locales intentaron detener las uniones pese a que...

IDAHO January 20, 2015

Temática IDAHOT 2015: Juventud LGBT

Todxs los jóvenes Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Trans* e Intersex, LGBTI, son personas que tienen el derecho a crecer en un ambiente seguro y acogedor, donde puedan desarrollar sus personalidades y talentos con respeto de sus características individuales. Desafortunadamente las investigaciones...

IDAHO January 16, 2015

El gobierno de Brasil busca aprobar una ley específica contra la homofobia

La presidenta Dilma Rousseff buscará la aprobación de una ley que convierta en delito la homofobia pese a la oposición de líderes evangélicos, que son influyentes entre el electorado y dentro del Congreso. Así como en Brasil existe una ley...

IDAHO January 13, 2015

Google anuncia posibilidad de elección de género en Google+

Google ha anunciado una nueva actualización dirigida al editor del perfil de Google+, la red social de la compañía de Mountain View. Gracias a esta novedad, el usuario podrá definir su propio género a su antojo, ya que para ello, la firma incluirá un...

IDAHO December 12, 2014

Derechos humanos para todos y todas

Este último 10 de diciembre, muchas celebraciones se llevaron a cabo para conmemorar el Día de los Derechos Humanos, una de las celebraciones más emblemáticas de las Naciones Unidas. En nuestra región ésta fecha no pasó desapercibida y sirvió para visibilizar...

IDAHO December 12, 2014

Human Rights Day for all

On this December 10th, many celebrations take place to mark Human Rights Day, one of the most iconic United Nations' celebrations. But most of these celebrations will focus on one specific group, and that's understandable. We all want, and need,...

IDAHO December 10, 2014

European Union releases analysis of the situation of Trans people in Europe

Trans persons, or those whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from the sex assigned them at birth, face frequent discrimination, harassment and violence across the European Union (EU) today. This reality triggers fears that persuade many to hide or...

IDAHO December 9, 2014

Jóvenes se reúnen para discutir situación del VIH en Latinoamerica y el Caribe

Bajo el lema "Protagonismo y resistencia en la reducción de vulnerabilidades" más de 80 jóvenes de 15 países de Latinoamerica y el Caribe se reúnen en la ciudad brasileña de Salvador de Bahía en el 3º Encuentro de Jóvenes Positivos...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

Los Jóvenes LGBT y el VIH. Entre obstáculos y desafíos

Con motivo del Día Internacional de Lucha contra el SIDA le realizamos una entrevista al Dr. Gustavo Lopez, abogado y Coordinador del Área Legal de Nexo AC, una ONG con base en Buenos Aires, Argentina cuya misión es mejorar la...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

Ending HIV-AIDS: Close the Gap for Young People

The International Federation of LGBTI Youth organisations, IGLYO, shares insights on why it matters. Original article here Brussels, December 1st, 2014 - On occasion of World AIDS Day, IGLYO, the International LGBTQ Youth & Student Organisation, call on...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

Young People and HIV – Missing link ?

The International Planned Parenthood Federation offers interesting insights on this issue, which we republish for World Aids Day Original article here HIV is now the second largest cause of adolescent mortality globally. Here Alvaro Bermejo, Executive Director of the International...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

En puente entre el 1 diciembre y el 17 mayo: Los jóvenes y el VIH

El próximo IDAHOT - 17 de Mayo pondrá su enfoque global en particular en los jóvenes LGBTI. El Día Internacional de lucha contra el Sida también ofrece una importante oportunidad para llamar nuestra atención sobre los temas específicos que los...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

Día de la Memoria Transgénero

Desde hace años se viene conmemorando el Día de la Memoria Transgénero (Transgender Day of Remembrance). Son ya diez años en que se recuerdan a las y los compañeros que han visto segadas sus vidas por el odio irracional de...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

26 de octubre: “Día de la Conciencia Intersex”

A fines de octubre del año 1996 tuvo lugar la primera demostración pública de intersexuales de la historia reciente en Boston, Estados Unidos, con motivo de la Reunión Anual de la Academia Americana de Pediatría que se llevaba a cabo aquel 26 de octubre. Dicha...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer

¿Por qué este Día internacional? Debido a que: La violencia contra la mujer es una violación de los derechos humanos La violencia contra la mujer es consecuencia de la discriminación que sufre, tanto en leyes como en la práctica, y...

IDAHO December 1, 2014

Bridging December 1st to May 17th: Young people and HIV

Next IDAHOT-May 17 will put a particular global focus on LGBTI youth. World Aids Day today certainly also provides an important opportunity to draw our attention to the very specific issues that young LGBT experience in the face of HIV....

IDAHO November 30, 2014

Football tournament announced in Italy

ICONS - Initiative against Homophobia in Sports - announces tournament in Milano. More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1456392454614856/

IDAHO November 25, 2014

Uncategorised

IDAHOT 2015 Focus Issue to be LGBTI Youth

All young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* & Intersex, LGBTI, people have the right to grow up in safe and welcoming environments, where they can develop their personalities and talents respectfully of their individualities. The International Day Against Homophobia and...

IDAHO November 21, 2014

Global Trans Murder Monitoring project reveals alarming figures

Transgender Europe’s Trans Murder Monitoring project reveals 226 killings of trans people in the last 12 months In total, since January 2008 the murders of 1,612 trans people have been reported The 16th International Transgender Day of Remembrance is being held...

IDAHO November 20, 2014

NEWS & EVENTS

Transgender Day of Remembrance is on November 20th

On November 20th, the world will be commemorating the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This Day exists since 1998 to honor the many friends from the Trans community who have fallen under transphobic hate crime, and to raise our voice against all...

IDAHO November 18, 2014

Un hondureño defensor de los derechos LGTB asegura que intentaron secuestrarle

Nelson Arambú, conocido por ser defensor de los derechos LGTB en Honduras, ha hecho unas declaraciones a un medio según las cuáles, parece que trataron de secuestrarle el pasado mes de septiembre. Para hablar de la siguiente noticia en nuestro...

IDAHO November 5, 2014

Intersex awareness Day – Morgan Carpenter, from the Organisation Intersex International, shares thoughts

PEOPLE with intersex variations are born with atypical physical sex characteristics. We face a range of health and human rights issues — and deep-seated stigma — caught between two contrasting visions of who and how we should be. On the one hand, this includes medical interventions in...

IDAHO October 26, 2014

Manuel Canelas, primer diputado abiertamente gay de Bolivia

Su nombre es Manuel Canelas, ha estudiado en España, y este 12 de octubre, día en que se celebraron elecciones legislativas y presidenciales, se convertía en el primer diputado electo abiertamente gay de la historia de Bolivia, en representación de...

IDAHO October 16, 2014

Photo Competition

A photography competition could be a great way to encourage participation from the community, to change public attitudes and promote discussion (in the form of an exhibition), and also to promote different images of LGBT people on social media. In...

IDAHO September 28, 2014

Freedom Festival

Inspired by human rights activists in Liberia, who organised for IDAHOT 2014, a Freedom Festival is a bundle of different expressive actions and events, which creates space for community-building, creativity and acceptance. A Freedom Festival is basically a mix of...

IDAHO September 28, 2014

Hand-Holding Flashmob or Human Chain

How many times have you (or someone you care about) walked in the street holding hands with a same sex partner, and felt insecure about people's reactions? Perhaps complete strangers have glared at you, name called, verbally abused or threatened...

IDAHO September 24, 2014

Do a Kiss-in (or a "Kiss-in Rainbow Lips Flashmob"!)

Kiss-ins are one of the easiest, most low cost, fun, and still effective actions you can organise for IDAHOT, or for other LGBTQI solidarity actions - and they can be organised at quite short notice, too! For IDAHO 2010, activists...

IDAHO September 24, 2014

September 23 is Bi Visibility Day ! Join the action

Bi Visibility Day, also known as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, has been marked each year since 1999 to highlight biphobia and to help people find the bisexual community. Find out more on Bi Visibility Day's website and join the September...

IDAHO September 23, 2014

NEWS & EVENTS

Be (In)visible !

Protest of the Invisible – an arts display of shoes The long walk to freedom starts with a “Stand-in” of empty shoes. Interview with activists from Tbilissi, Georgia on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 - Where/how did...

IDAHO September 16, 2014

Rainbow Flashmob (Rainbow Balloon Release, from Ukraine)

Over the past five years, rainbow flash balloon releases - or simply "rainbow flashmobs" - have become a core tactic for many groups taking action on IDAHOT, particularly in Eastern Europe. In 2009, for example, 35 of these events were...

IDAHO September 8, 2014

Free Hugs (from Portugal)

Who doesn't want a free hug?! And what better way to spread the love - and the message of love! - than by hugging the people around us? This is a totally low, or no, cost action as well. Hugs...

IDAHO September 8, 2014

Activist Voices: Rainbow Chalking in Bangkok's schools

Rainbow Chalk-ins or DIY Rainbow projects have grown massively in popularity over the past few years - from Sydney, to London, to Toronto and back to Bangkok, and beyond. They can make for visually impressive actions, which contest the exclusion...

IDAHO September 3, 2014

Guerrilla Gardening (and the Pansy Project)

In recent years, “guerrilla gardening” has become a popular term for people planting flowers and trees as a symbol of protest, and as a way of coming together as a community, to reclaim public spaces. When a single flower blooms,...

IDAHO August 17, 2014

Go Fly a Kite: Kite Flying for Harmony, from Singapore

Ever thought about organising a kite flying day? This is another health and well-being action, with community building - as well as visibility - at its heart, which could make a great IDAHOT action in your town or city. This...

IDAHO August 3, 2014

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Law Struck Down

Today there is cause for celebration for defenders of LGBTI rights, democracy and human rights in Uganda - and around the world - as Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Law has just been dramatically struck down as unconstitutional by the country's highest court...

IDAHO August 1, 2014

NEWS & EVENTS

IDAHOT Report 2014: Slovenia

Slovenia In commemoration of the IDAHOT 2014, the US Embassy in the capital, Ljubljana, invited members of local LGBTI communities to a flag unfurling ceremony. [caption id="attachment_7761" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Activists and officials flying the rainbow flag at the US embassy...

IDAHO July 28, 2014

IDAHOT Report 2014: Estonia

Estonia Local LGBTI communities in Estonia came together for a discussion event in the city of Tartu and a film screening in the capital, Tallinn, in commemoration of the IDAHOT 2014. Tartu discussion event In Estonia's second city, Tartu, local...

IDAHO July 28, 2014

Light Up the Night: Brisbane Story Bridge

Various local authorities, embassies and even university buildings and monuments have been lit up in rainbow colours to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. These are visually stunning actions which impact a lot of people - all those...

IDAHO July 22, 2014

Cycle For Love: Tirana's Bike (P) Ride

Want to spread your message of love and harmony through the streets for May 17, and get fit (and have fun) doing it? A bike ride could be a great way to do it ! In Albania, LGBT community groups...

IDAHO July 22, 2014

IDAHOT Report 2014: Spain

Spain In Spain, a huge wave of mobilisation was registered for IDAHOT 2014, with numerous groups and organisations taking action in at least 10 cities and provinces, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, Valencia, Alicante, Melilla, Oviedo, Ávila, Sitges and Seville. Just...

IDAHO July 17, 2014

IDAHOT Report 2014: Mozambique

Mozambique In Mozambique, the IDAHOT 2014 was marked by a television debate about discrimination, a university discussion around LGBT rights and legislation, and the publication of an official LGBT-affirmative statement in a Mozambican national newspaper (Jornal Savana). All organised by...

IDAHO July 17, 2014

IDAHOT Report 2014: Nepal

Nepal In Nepal, actions around the IDAHOT 2014 over various days. Highlights included a press conference announcing the IDAHOT 2014 programme ahead, a rainbow flag-raising and speeches at the British High Commission, and a gala event - all in Kathmandu....

IDAHO July 17, 2014

Dance Flashmob

What could be more expressive than freeing your body and getting your groove on with a good old fashioned dance flashmob for May 17? The Global Rainbow Flashmob for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, saw loads of...

IDAHO July 15, 2014

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IDAHOT Report 2014: Croatia

Croatia As in Serbia, many thousands of people were affected by floods in Croatia, in the lead up to May 17, making some actions non-viable, and shifting activists' attentions to supporting relief work. Nevertheless, various events did take place around...

IDAHO July 15, 2014

New Research Shows Need to Address SOGI Stigma in Fight Against HIV

Results of a new international field scan, conducted by the IDAHO Committee and partners, indicate an urgent need to address stigma based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression (SOGI), in the global fight against HIV. Released to coincide with the...

IDAHO July 14, 2014