Egypt Egyptian activists marked May 17, 2014, with the “Everyone is Different” online campaign, as well as a day of action to support trans communities, sport activities, theatre plays, media productions, videos, articles and radio episodes about homophobia. The campaign...

Kyrgyzstan In Kyrgyzstan, the organisation Labrys organised a diverse week-long programme in celebration of the IDAHOT - the 'Kyrgyz Week Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2014'. The events addressed new legal and political developments in Kyrgyzstan, especially given the recent...

Turkey This year three different organizations hosted IDAHOT actions in Turkey. Actions included the launch of an online LGBTI Magazine, a bike ride against hate, film screenings and a set of panel discussions. Queer Adana hosted a Bike Tour against...

Singapore A rainbow kite flying event to celebrate gender and sexual diversities, an evening of storytelling and discussion, and actions by the staff of Credit Suisse marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2014 in Singapore Kite Flying for...

Finland Seta, a major national organisation for LGBTI Rights in Finland, hosted a series of IDAHOT events in several different cities across the country. Highlights included demonstrations, picnics, street art, a candle light vigil and a house warming party. Cities...

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has just released a message in support of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia – May 17, 2014. You can read his statement "Equality Begins With You" in full here. Ban Ki-moon observed that,...

A medida que las movilizaciones por el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia continúan este fin de semana, los primeros resultados muestran que los niveles de participación se están expandiendo, lo que confirma a el 17 de mayo...