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IDAHOT Flashmob in Murmansk commemorates victims of homophobia and transphobia

LGBT activists and their supporters organized a Rainbow Flashmob in Murmansk, Russia, to mark IDAHOT on May 17th. “The weather was nice, the mood of the participants was cheerful,” said Sergey Alekseenko, chair of the LGBT organization Maximum. The event...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

St. Petersburg IDAHO Rally to commemorate victims of homophobia and transphobia

The annual St. Petersburg International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia rally will take place tomorrow, May 17, at 2 pm on Marsovo Pole – the “Hyde Park” of St. Petersburg, in the city center. Traditionally, a joyful celebration of our...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Rainbow Flashmob in Vladivostok

Russian LGBT activists organized a Rainbow Flashmob yesterday in the city of Vladivostok on the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). The organizers have kindly shared some photos with the IDAHO Committee. Радужный_флешмоб_во_Владивостоке_

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Romania to hold flashmobs and special events on May 17th

Organised by ACT-Q ROMANIA, LGBT NGO for culture & communication, the 2013 IDAHO Special Event will take place at TABU THEATRE in downtown Bucharest, Romania, on May 17th. The event will consist of a series of LGBT themed moments: 1....

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Thousands march in Puerto Rico on May 17th

Thousands marched through the streets of the Puerto Rican capital on Friday in support of LGBT rights. San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and Sen. Ramón Nieves Pérez, who sponsored the sweeping anti-LGBT non-discrimination bill the Senate on Thursday passed by...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Kiss-in and First Pride Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Coimbra !

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Free hugs in Portugal

The organisation will also be distributing some materials to sensitize people towards LGBT issues and also offer small gifts like pens and …. anti-stress balls !! More information on the event, and to spread the word, please visit the event’s...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Nigerian Human Rights Defenders’ Joint Statement on “Jail the Gays” Bill:

For Immediate Release: Nigeria human rights defenders, groups, individuals and CSOs condemn the passage of the same sex marriage prohibition bill in the House of Representatives and call for its immediate withdrawal. We, the undersigned human rights defenders, groups, individuals...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Blue Diamond Society initiates IDAHO program in Nepal

Nepalese LGBTQI activists organised a dance programme at Rastriya Nachghar, Kathmandu, to showcase their talent and join the global movement around IDAHOT 2013. The Nepalese Blue Diamond Society LGBT organization held the following events to celebrate May 17th: 1) Play...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Rainbow over Dniester: Moldova gets Rainbow colors

Chisinau, Moldova: Rainbow over the Dniester IDAHO events in Moldova will take place as part of the Program of the 12th LGBT Pride Festival in Moldova – “Rainbow over the Dniester” ! The festival line up looks like this: 14...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Human Rights Watch condemns anti-LGBT hate crimes in Macedonia

The international human rights organisation, Human Rights Watch, has issued a stark condemnation of the recent wave of hate crimes against LGBT people in Macedonia. They have called on the government to investigate, condemn and prosecute the perpetrators. The statement...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Transgender Conference marks Luxembourg Programme

From May 13 to 17, the organisation Transgender Luxembourg celebrates IDAHO-T with an international multidisciplinary Conference. The event is organised in partnership with the University of Luxembourg, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Neumünster Abbey, with the objective...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Programme of action to mark the Day in Lithuania

On May 17th Lithuanian Gay League will screen “Beyond the Pink Curtain” at Cinema Skalvija in Vilnius (6:30 pm). The film looks at homophobia in both the East and West of Europe and the role of the European Union in...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

A May 17th Message From Milan

Wednesday May 8, 2013 By Gianni Geraci of ‘Il Guado’ Gay Christian group in Milan (Italy). Translated by Peter Luntz This year, Milan’s Gay Christian groups have organized a new type of ecumenical prayer vigil for victims of homophobia. One...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

The Philippines Joins IDAHOT 2014: (L)et’s (G)et (B)old (T)ogether…

LGBT groups in the Philippines have announced a new event to coincide with the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. Called, “The Grand Reunion: (L)et’s (G)et (B)old (T)onight!” the event blends politics and partying ! On May 16, there will...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Queer Shorts Showcase to Mark May 17 in Botswana

For this year’s IDAHOT, Botwanan ARTivist, writer and performer, Katlego K Kol-Kes, will be staging an evening of theatre. This will be her 3rd annual IDAHOT event which will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday, May 17 2014. The...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

PLUS Kolkata to organize vigil and photo exhibit

The PLUS Kolkata and Prothoma Shelter home observing IDAHOT 2013 in three districts in West Bengal, namely, Howrah, Kolkata and North 24 Pargonas. As part of the program in Kolkata, the organizers will carry...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Rainbowflash events in Hungary to target transphobia

Building upon the success of last year’s workshop addressing transphobia within the Hungarian LGB community and based on the need to continue this kind of initiatives, Transvanilla Transgender Association decided to organize another workshop this year. “We would like...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

El Círculo de la Solidaridad en Guatemala

Desde la Colectiva de Mujeres Lesbianas, Bisexuales y Solidari@s – Desde Nosotras, anuncian su evento para conmemorar el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia en Guatemala. Ellas realizarán un círculo con los colores que les identifican y dentro de...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Reporte IDAHOT Uncategorized

En Guatemala, REDMMUTRANS prepara marchas y actividaes.

REDMMUTRANS realiza una marcha por el Día de la No Homofobia en Guatemala, pidiendo todas y todos por una Ley de Identidad de Género. Del 14 al 16 de mayo de 2013 se realizará el primer encuentro multicultural de mujeres...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Reporte IDAHOT Uncategorized

Big success for the Mainz Flashmob – Germany

It’s raining kisses for LGBTI rights in Mainz, Germany May 17th As the colorful balloons take off to a gloomy sky over the cathedral square in Mainz, Germany, it starts raining kisses as the over 300 people gathered start hugging...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

800 messages against homophobia and transphobia flying in the Hamburg sky

The participants of the Rainbow Flashmob 2013 in Hamburg let 800 balloons with anti-homopbobic messages into the sky on May 17th. The organizer of the Rainbow Flashmob Germany, LSVD Hamburg, together with the Russian Rainbow Flash initiator Vanya Kilber,...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

IDAHOT Rainbow Flash in Chemnitz and other German cities heralds CSD month

On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transohobia, LGBT five cities in Germany (Pirna, Plauen, Chemnitz, Leipzig, Dresden) mobilized their efforts to raise public awareness of May 17th. Thousands of colorful balloons were let into the sky...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Bielefeld gets Rainbow colors

The German city of Bielefeld yesterday held the second Rainbow Flashmob, releasing rainbow-colored balloons into the air. The balloons carried short messages, condemning homo/bi/transphobia and violence, with a musical support of the LesBenitas drums. The event was supported by the AIDS...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Love is the Law: Georgian LGBTQ activists to mark IDAHO in Tbilisi

The Tbilisi-based Identoba LGBTQ NGO plans to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by organizing a public march and a silent action. The aim of the march and the action is delivering the massage: “Love is for everyone” to...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

ACTIVISTS IN GEORGIA TO HOLD SILENT MAY 17 PROTEST

When LGBTI activists organised a march to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in 2012 in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, it was significant for two reasons. One was that religious counter-demonstrators, linked to the Georgian Orthodox Church and...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

40 FRENCH GRAPHIC ARTISTS LAUNCH COLLECTIVE BOOK ON THE DAY

More details, and how to order the book or organise a display of the works, in French Click here CONTACT : Jérémy PATINIER – ÉDITIONS “Des ailes sur un tracteur” Tél. : +33 6 83 49 84 77 – jpatinier@yahoo.fr

IDAHO May 17, 2013

FRENCH NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION ANNOUNCES IDAHO CONFERENCE

One of the major Students’ Unions in France organises a symposium on policies to combat homophobia through education from primary school level onwards. The symposium will be opened by Paris mayor Delanoe. The symposium will feature very authoritative voices from...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Fiji marks IDAHOT with numerous events

Week-long celebrations to mark IDAHOT The Drodrolagi Movement (droMo) marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) with a week of events that included rainbow-chalking driveways, a peace vigil, a documentary screening and discussion and a Pride Party. ...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Breaking : Press Release from Egyptian “EDAHO” Organisers

Press release, republished from Egyptian activists of the group “EDAHO” (Egyptian Day Against Homophobia) : One week before IDAHO The 11th of May to be launched as an Egyptian day against Homophobia As a national initiative in order to combat...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Run against homophobia in Czech Republic

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia en Cuba Celebrará Cuba VI Jornada contra la homofobia

Reconocidas personalidades de la ciencia, la cultura y el deporte participarán en la VI Jornada cubana contra la homofobia, a celebrarse del 7 al 18 de mayo próximo, programada por el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (Cenesex). http://rainbowflash.org/cuba/ La directora...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Reporte IDAHOT Uncategorized

INTERNATIONAL LGBTIQ MEDIA CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FOR IDAHO IN ZAGREB, CROATIA

In Zagreb, Croatia, Domino Association/Queer Zagreb will be hosting a two dayInternational LGBT Media Conference, on May 16-17. The conference will draw together a wide range of LGBTQI groups, individuals and media professionals from across the Balkans and beyond, with a focus on...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Programa de actividades para Costa Rica

Costa Rica prepara una gran variedad de actividades para conmemorar su Día Nacional contra la Homo-Lesbo-Transfobia. Foros, actividades académicas y artísticas estarán a disposición de todos y todas en diversos centros educativos y gubernamentales. Aquí tienes la programación completa: Lunes...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Reporte IDAHOT Uncategorized

LGBT activists detained in China at IDAHO celebrations

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates across China went out to streets to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, May 17th. Activists in at least two Chinese cities were detained by the police. Yang...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

IDAHO ACTIVITY REPORT IN CHILE

Activities in Chile ranged from a demonstration in front of the Supreme Court to protest it’s Presidents homophobic declarations, to a campaign destined to name and shame notorious homophobes. Other actions included letters and petitions to politicians on issues ranging...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Toronto Flashmob to mark the opening of the Gay-Straight Alliance Summit

On Friday May 17th, the organisers of Canada’s first national GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) summit, OUTShine, will be occupying a public square near the conference, with a rainbow flashmob to mark IDAHO 2013. Amongst other things, they will distribute – and...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Cameroon Man Receives Maximum 5 Years Prison Sentence for, Alleged, Homosexual Acts

Human rights activists based in Cameroon advised that on May 13, 2013 Benoit K. a 27-year old Cameroonian man, was tortured and beaten by a local family who accused him of ‘encouraging their son into homosexuality.’ He spent two weeks...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

STAND BY LGBT NIGERIANS: GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION MARCH 7

A coalition of LGBT and human rights groups, led by the Nigerian Solidarity Alliance, are calling for a ‘Global Day of Action’ on Friday March 7, 2014, to protest Nigeria’s new anti-LGBT law. Actions are already confirmed in 11 cities...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

JAMAICAN LGBT ACTIVISTS SEEK BASIC RIGHTS IN SUPREME COURT CASES.

Jamaica is regarded as one of the most hostile places in the world for LGBT people, and was spotlighted as such by Amnesty International as part of their IDAHO actions this year. But over the past month the question of LGBT rights...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

NIGERIAN CONGRESS PASSES DRACONIAN BILL.

This morning, Thursday May 30, Nigerian lawmakers passed a bill which outlaws the forming of associations which support gay rights, prohibits same sex marriage and bans the registration of gay clubs. The proposed law, passed by the Senate in November...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

IN CHINA, DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA & TRANSPHOBIA.

Activists in at least two cities in China were detained by police in reponse to peaceful LGBT rights demonstrations in different cities. Public manifestations reached an all time high in 2013, with actions occurring across the country, including the capital...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN FACES : CELEBRATING HUMANITY, AS COURAGE UNFOLDS.

Celebrations for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia will continue over the week end. This week has already been marked by an unprecedented level of events, most of them successful, in over 100 countries. But violence, intimidation and pressure has also marked...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

POLICE INTERVENE TO STOP PEACEFUL MAY 17 MARCH IN NAIROBI, KENYA.

Activists in Kenya report this morning (May 17) that police intervened to prevent them from conducting a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi city centre. They had acquired a permit ahead of the event but this was unexpectedly cancelled, just ahead of...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Day of action in Burkina Faso

The Queer African Youth Networking Center (QAYN) organised a day of action, reflection and community building on May 18th, in line with international celebrations. Activities included a community meeting, a creative photo shoot to feed into the ‘Global Rainbow Flashmob’...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

IDAHO COMMITTEE CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST LGBT DEMONSTRATORS IN TBILISI, GEORGIA.

The IDAHO Committee is concerned about the anti-gay protests in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi Today LGBTQ activists gathered in Pushkin Park, Downtown Tbilisi, to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). The peaceful gathering was disrupted by a rally...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

LGBT Plovdiv organizes exhibition “Let’s leave homophobia out of the game!”

The exhibition at Plovdiv Mall will be inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Mission, Bryan Dalton, of the U.S. Embassy of Bulgaria. LGBT Plovdiv has collected over 500 pictures of people from over 10 countries to pose with a Red/Yellow penalty...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

MTV Brazil to Have Whole Day’s Programming Against Homophobia for May 17

Tomorrow, Friday May 17, MTV Brasil is set to shift it’s entire schedule out, to dedicate all programming to the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia ! They are also throwing their weight behind the campaign : #homofobiaNÃO! (#homophobiaNO!). The...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Autorizan el matrimonio igualitario en Brasil

La justicia de Brasil determinó que las oficinas públicas que celebran matrimonios no podrán rechazar a parejas homosexuales que deseen casarse, a pesar de que el Congreso no ha aprobado una ley autorizando el matrimonio homosexual en el país. La...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Church Calls for Ban on IDAHOT March in Tbilisi, Georgia. Government promises to protect.

The Georgian Orthodox Church has today, (Thursday, May 16) made an announcement calling for a ban on tomorrow’s International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia march in Tbilisi, Georgia. Last year’s march was violently disrupted by religious protesters, linked to the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Dutch Government Hosts International Conference

The Dutch Government will be hosting a broad International IDAHO Conference, which will take place in the Hague on May15-17. The aims for this IDAHO conference are “to promote emancipation of LGBT people, to combat violence and discrimination based...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

“I WILL SURVIVE”: SINGAPORE MARKS IDAHOT WITH BOOK PRESENTATION.

The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in Singapore will be marked by the presentation of the book “I will survive”, featuring life stories and experiences of LGBTQI persons. What is it like to be gay and experience bullying in...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

BURMA : CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

This year, activists for sexual and gender minorities will be organizing IDAHO event in 7 cities across the country. For the event in the capital, Yangon, the organisers will receive support from the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, the British Embassy...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

TURKEY-BASED LGBT GROUP, KAOS GL, TO HOLD ANTI-HOMOPHOBIA MEETING FOR PEACE.

IDAHO in Europe – an analysis from the field The Turkey-based LGBT rights group, Kaos GL, is organising a two-day conference and parade to mark International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. The 8th annual International Anti-Homophobia Meeting will run on...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Melbourne getting ready for annual IDAHOT Flashmob

The Melbourne IDAHOT Flashmob this year is taking place at 6pm on Friday 17th May 2013 at a secret location opposite Flinders Street Station to ‘drop dead’ and commemorate those who have died due to homophobia and transphobia. The rainbow...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Buenos Aires se llena de actividades por el 17 de mayo

La conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia (IDAHO) no pasará desapercibida para los porteños. 6 actividades se han confirmado hasta ahora. Hay para todos los gustos. 1. La Comunidad Homosexual Argentina presenta campaña antibullying El 17...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

Albanian activists bike against homophobia and transphobia

Gay Ride Tirana - Pedalim kunder Homofobise (17 May 2013) Dozens of LGBT activists biked on May 17th in the main Boulevard of Tirana with bicycles from Ecovolis, wearing T-shirts that read “Gay (P) Ride Against Homophobia”. This is the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

WHICH COUNTRY HAS THE MOST EVENTS PLANNED SO FAR FOR MAY 17?.

It is Brazilian LGBTQI activists who are ahead of the pack so far in planning events for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013. And by a stretch. So far, actions have been announced in at least fifteen different...

IDAHO May 4, 2013

ACTIVISTS IN GEORGIA TO HOLD SILENT MAY 17 PROTEST.

When LGBTI activists organised a march to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in 2012 in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, it was significant for two reasons. One was that religious counter-demonstrators, linked to the Georgian Orthodox Church and...

IDAHO May 4, 2013

Spain getting ready for nation-wide celebration of IDAHOT 2013

The IDAHOT celebration in Spain will be around a study made by the Spanish Federation of LGBT organizations (FELGTB) and Cogam (a Madrid-based LGBT organization) on the situation of LGBT students in Spanish schools, with results being far from optimistic....

IDAHO May 3, 2013

São Paulo Pride Parade Now Largest in the World for 10 Years

Yesterday, Sunday May 2, an estimated 3 million people turned out to show their support for LGBT rights in Brazil and internationally, in the country’s largest city and economic powerhouse. São Paulo pride parade entered into popular culture as the...

IDAHO May 3, 2013

WITH TWO WEEKS TO GO TO IDAHOT – SOME “QUICK” IDEAS FOR ACTION !.

Archived page from 2013. If you have only just heard about the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, May 17th 2013, when collective actions will be taking place in dozens of counties around the world, DO NOT PANIC. There are...

IDAHO May 3, 2013

Más eventos se suman en México

Más organizaciones y entidades se suman en México a la conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y Transfobia. En este caso el Comité Estatal Contra la Discriminación y la Homofobia de Querétero propone 3 actividades para realizar. Desde hace...

IDAHO May 1, 2013

Estonian LGBT Association to hold theatre performance to mark IDAHO 2013

Estonian LGBT Association is planning to bring the topic of sexual minorities in Estonia to discussions on IDAHO. Participants can contribute by sharing their the experiences and opinions regarding to lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people in Estonian society. The...

IDAHO May 1, 2013

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