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Netherlands IDAHO Report 2013

The International IDAHO Forum in the Hague was, of course, a clear highlight of events in the Netherlands, with a special mention for Queen Máxima of the Netherlands who became the first monarch ever to participate in the May 17...

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Morocco IDAHO report 2013

For the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Moroccan Aswat LGBT magazine, dedicated to the gay and lesbian community, launched a cyber campaign called ‘Love for All’ and the fight against homophobia. Through this campaign, organizers hoped to “act...

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Nepal IDAHO Report 2013

Dance, speeches, debates, awards for journalists, and a pride flag-raising ceremony marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 in Nepal. Different LGBT associations came together to organise events, in one of Asia’s more liberal contexts for LGBTQI rights,...

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Montenegro IDAHO Report 2013

Activists in Mongolia held an essay competition for youth and university students in commemoration of IDAHO 2012. A total of 25 people submitted essays on the topic “How could young people participate in making the learning environment of the sexual minorities of...

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France IDAHO report 2013

The Day’s main event in France was undoubdtedly the announcement from the Constitutional Court that the Same-Sex marriage law was not contravening any constitutional principle. This step was the last one in a long and heated legislative process and May 17...

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Moldova IDAHO Report 2013

The capital Chisnau was a key focus for events in Moldova, which dovetailed this year with activities for the 12th Moldovan LGBT Pride Festival, ‘Rainbow over the Dniester’. 5 days of diverse events went ahead which included exhibitions, same sex...

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Mexico IDAHO Report 2013

International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, and the entire month of May in Mexico was marked by the campaign ‘Talk Mexico’ (Reacciona México), in which LGBT associations invited civil society organizations, government agencies, companies and the general public to...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Reporte IDAHO2013: México

Campaña “Reacciona México” para conmemorar Día Iinternacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia Durante el mes de mayo, Reacciona México RMX, lanza su campaña “Reacciona México Sin Homofobia”, la cual consiste en invitar a Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil, Dependencias Gubernamentales, Iniciativa...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Mauritius getting ready for IDAHOT 2013

The 17th May marks the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and this 17th May 2013, the Mauritius-based Collectif Arc en Ciel (CAEC) is celebrating its 8th Birthday of continuous struggle against the prejudices of a burgeoning society for greater...

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Malta IDAHO Report 2013

In La Valletta (Friday May 17th), a prayer vigil took place at the University Chaplaincy / University Chapel at the initiative of the Drachma Parent’s and LGBT groups. For more information please see: The Drachma blog: www.drachmalgbt.blogspot.com European LGBT Christian...

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Mauritius IDAHO Report 2013

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Mauritius was marked by the 8th anniversary of LGBT group Collectif Arc en Ciel (CAEC), which held various events around May 17. The organisers, CAEC, explained in the lead-up to events: ‘The...

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Malaysia IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT rights activists in Malaysia joined the commemorations for May 17, in various ways in 2013, including through different online actions. Highlights included the launching of a web-based video campaign to challenge transphobia. The campaign asks questions, in particular, of...

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Macedonia IDAHO Report 2013

Activities for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 were reported in seven different cities in Macedonia. The key theme for the year was ‘Say No to homophobia’. Organisers advised before the event, ‘Association of lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender...

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Macedonia – Events for IDAHO 2013 – Say NO to Homophobia !

Information about activists’ campaign against hate speech in Macedonia, for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. The Association of lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender persons “LGBT UNITED” Macedonia again this year will celebrate IDAHO day 2013. Organisers advised “Our activities...

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Luxembourg IDAHO Report 2013

Transgender Luxembourg, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Neumünster Abbey, organized an international multidisciplinary conference on trans issues from May 13to 17. The event aimed at informing and raising awareness on...

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Lithuania IDAHO Report 2013

Various events took place in the capital Vilnius, including a film screening of the documentary Beyond the Pink Curtain – which looks at homophobia in the East and West of Europe, a discussion about the safety of coming out in...

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Lesotho IDAHO Report 2013

LGBT activists in Lesotho made history on the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, by organising the country’s first ever pride march. This was a hugely significant act given the official criminalization of same sex relationships between men, the...

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Latvia IDAHO Report 2013

Flashmob by LGBT and their friends association MOZAIKA Organisers advised before the event: ‘On May 17, LGBT and their friends association MOZAIKA is organizing flashmob on the International Day Against Homophobia. There will be a hugging and kissing flashmob on...

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Lebanon IDAHO Report 2013

An Anti-Homophobia rally in the capital Beirut, a documentary film screening and discussion at the French Embassy, and the participation of Lebanese activists in the Regional Network Against Homophobia statement for May 17 marked commemorations around the Day in Lebanon....

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Kyrgyzstan IDAHO Report 2013

A Week Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013 – dedicated to the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia – was organized in the capital of Kyrgyzstan (May 12 – May 20). Several LGBT organizations from Kyrgyzstan joined together to organise and...

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Kenya IDAHO Report 2013

A peaceful May 17 manifestation in Nairobi city centre was banned at the last minute by police. Local activists advised they had acquired a permit ahead of the event but this was unexpectedly cancelled, just ahead of the start of...

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Japan IDAHO Report 2013

A rainbow soap bubble event in Iwate, was hosted by LGBT activists as their contribution to the Global Rainbow Flashmob. Participants were joined ‘by passersby including children, students who happened to be in our town on their school trip and...

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Jamaica IDAHO Report 2013

Various sectors spoke out in favour of LGBTI rights on May 17 in Jamaica, a country widely recognised as one of the most transphobic and homophobic in the world. A Human Rights Symposium, group statements, blog posts, videos and podcasts,...

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Italy IDAHO Report 2013

Progressive religious voices featured strongly in this year’s actions, with vigils to remember the victims of hate crimes held in more than 12 different towns and cities. The Rainbow Tour – a Rainbow Coloured Caravan! – toured through the streets...

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“THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE”: VIGILS TO BE HELD ACROSS ITALY FOR IDAHO 2013

Gionata, an Italian network focussed on questions of homosexuality and faith, has announced that a series of vigils will be held on May 17th, in various Italian cities, to remember the victims of hate crimes. Participants will connect with the...

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Israel IDAHO Report 2013

Several events for IDAHO/Havana were held in Israel between May 16th and 19th. Actions included facebook campaigns challenging hate and promoting visibility, a special event featuring a “coming out” action, discussion about the day and a ceremony honoring key volunteers...

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Israel’s IDAHOT 2013 celebrations in full swing

IDAHO is held in Israel since 2006, under the name HAVANA (הבנ”ה) which is the abbreviation for IDAHO in Hebrew, and also means “Understanding”. This year, several events for Havana will be held in Israel between the dates May 16th to...

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Ireland IDAHO Report 2013

Actions for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia took place in nine different cities in Ireland. Various events gave a specific platform to progressive religious voices. Five IDAHO events were held in Cathedrals – in Dublin, Belfast, Limerick, Kilkenny...

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Various Churches in Ireland to hold Events for May 17th 2013

From Changing Attitude Ireland: For the past five years our Church of Ireland (Anglican) group Changing Attitude Ireland has marked IDAHO by arranging church services on a Sunday near May 17th. We are pleased to welcome this year two new...

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Iran IDAHO Report 2013

Iranian activists behind the facebook group روز ملی اقلیت های جنسی ایرانی‎ (National Day of Iranian Sexual Minorities), created an online photo exhibition, ’to show their solidarity with the world on IDAHO’. Based out of the capital, Tehran, they produced and published...

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Indonesia IDAHO Report 2013

Various LGBT organisations in 5 cities in Indonesia coordinated by the Forum LGBTiQ Indonesia will conduct series of events on May 2013 to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. The overarching 2013 IDAHO message in Indonesia is ”Stop...

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IDAHO 2013 activities kick off in Indonesia

Various LGBT organisations in 5 cities in Indonesia coordinated by the Forum LGBTiQ Indonesia will conduct series of events on May 2013 to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. The overarching 2013 IDAHO message in Indonesia is ”Stop...

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India IDAHO Report 2013

The Indian state of West Bengal featured strongly in activities for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. May 17 was observed in three different districts in the state: Howrah, Kolkata (Calcutta) and North 24 Pargonas. As part of...

Greek activists contributed to the production of the May 17 Memorandum produced by the Regional Network Against Homophobia, which can be read in full here. Greek activists highlighted: The targeted attacks in Athens and other Greek cities by organized teams...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Germany IDAHO Report 2013

As in previous years, Germany was the international centre for “rainbowflash” balloon releases for May 17 2013. Events took place in at least 10 towns and cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Dresden and Mainz. Coloured balloon releases were joined by...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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“RAINBOWFLASH” BALLOON RELEASES FOR MAY 17 2013 IN GERMANY & 7 OTHER COUNTRIES

If you haven’t yet joined the global mobilisations for May 17 2013, and you’re looking for a public action which can easily be planned in less than 2 weeks, you may want to consider a coloured balloon release, or “rainbowflash”...

El Salvador Lanzan call center para atención a comunidad en diversidad sexual La Secretaría de Inclusión Social (SIS) inauguró el call center 131 para brindar asistencia y atención a personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales, transgéneros, travestis e intersexuales (LGBTI). http://www.diariocolatino.com/es/20130518/nacionales/115887/Lanzan-call-center-para-atenci%C3%B3n–a-comunidad-en-diversidad-sexual.htm...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Colombia IDAHO Report 2013

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013 in Colombia was marked with various official proclamations, endorsing May 17 actions around the world, and in Colombia. A ‘March for Victory Against Homophobia’ took to the streets of Cartagena, whilst the...

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