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2020 Country Page – Singapore

In Singapore, Sayoni and Brave Spaces in partnership with researchers and counsellors will organise a webinar to discuss how LGBTQ+ persons can cope with hostile family environments during Covid-19www.facebook.com/fbSAYONI Event: IDAHOBiT ServiceDirection: http://aka.ms/fccliveDate: 17 May 2020Time: 10.30am GMT+8Info: Free Community Church...

joel May 13, 2020

2020 Country Page – Sri Lanka

Equite is an LGBTIQ organization in Sri Lanka and they are doing a video campaign. I’m sharing with you the initiative.“Equite Sri Lanka" doing an online video campaign to celebrate IDAHOT 2020.please join with us and raise your voice for...

joel May 13, 2020

2020 Events – Asia regional

This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) 2020, we celebrate through online engagement as the world continues to be under country-wide lockdowns and quarantine measures brought about by COVID-19. Youth Voices Count is calling for our LGBTI siblings...

joel May 13, 2020

2020 Country Page – Venezuela

Event: Hablemos de LGBTIfobia en Venezuela: Entre avances y desafíos.Direction: Caracas- VenezuelaDate: 17/Mayo/2020Time: 05:00 pm / Hora Caracas-VenezuelaInfo: Titulo: Hablemos de LGBTIfobia en Venezuela: Logros, retrocesos y desafíos. Fecha: Domingo 17 Mayo 2020 Hora: 05:00 pm (Hora Caracas- Venezuela)ZOOM Meeting ID: 829...

joel May 13, 2020

2020 Country Page – Indonesia

To mark IDAHOBIT 2020, GAYa NUSANTARA (GN), with the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) and the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), is delighted to host a historical webinar! "Bringing Progressive Faith Voices toward Diverse Gender and Sexualities" We’ll situate...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 Country Page – Australia

For LGBTIQA+ people: If you’re missing your usual IDAHOBIT schedule, City of Banyule are livestreaming their flag raising, running a storytime, and hosting an exhibition in the evening. Learn about these events at their website here. You can also watch City of Yarra’s flag raising...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 May 17 event – Rainbow Culture

In this time of the virus hindering get-togethers, Tupilak (Nordic rainbow culture workers) and the ILGCN (international rainbow culture network) Information Secretariat-Stockholm join the world-wide celebration digitally on facebooks, websites, etc. -- honoring IDAHO DAY on this anniversary of the...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 Country Page – Tunisia

Event: 17th of May, International day against QueerphobiaDirection: Date: 17.05.2019Time: Info: On “17th of May, International day against Queerphobia" Mawjoudin-We Exist and its partners are inviting you to a day of exploration, resistance, and celebration. Where you will attend the launch of...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 Country Page – Croatia

RIJEKA Event: STOP DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOLSDirection: Lesbian Organisation Rijeka LORI is established in 2000 as 1st registered lesbian organisation in Croatia. Our mission is to promote and protect the human rights, identity and culture of the LGBTIQ population, to inform...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 Country Page – Netherlands

Event: VigilDirection: www.rijnmond.nlDate: 17 May 2020Time: 10.00 h A.M.Info: Altough vigils are used to be held at the end of the day, due to Covid-19 it is on Sunday morning in a local church in Rotterdam Netherlands, broadcasted by the regional...

joel May 12, 2020

Events announced on all continents for May 17 #IDAHOTB #IDAHOBIT 2020

Despite the limitations due to lockdown and physical distancing measures, the world is getting ready again to mark the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17. Our website saw registration of events such as Live streams, discussions,...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 Country Page – Mexico

Event: Monterrey de MoradoDirection: Monterrey Municipal Palace Zaragoza y Ocampo S/NZona Centro Monterrey, N.L.Date: May 17, 2020Time: 16:00Info: The Monterrey Municipal Palace will light up in purple to honor the municipal proclamation of May 17th as Monterrey Day Against LGBTIphobia. The...

joel May 12, 2020

2020 Country Page – Italy

Event: #IDrAwHOBITDirection: What to do?- Draw something that represents for you the fight against discrimination towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, intersex, asexual, trans*, non binary peopale- Send it to us via direct on @peopall Instagram or via pm on Peopall...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – Egypt

Event: Your Silence is HeardDirection: Online Campaign by The Alliance of Queer Egyptian Organizations (AQEO).https://www.facebook.com/AQEO2017/Date: From May 11th to May 17th, 2020Time: Info: May 11 will be The Egyptian day against homophobia and transphobia, , the 19th anniversary of the “Queen...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – Canada

QUEBEC - National - International The Quebec-based Fondation Emergence focuses its annual May 17 campaign this year on "Family support", with campaign material available in 20 languages. More information on the organisation's website (English page) HALIFAX Event: Pride Colours At...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Event – African voices

Event: AfroQueer IDAHOBIT FestivalDirection: Live on the @AFROQUEERPODCAST page streaming on Instagram LiveDate: May 17th 2020Time: Starts at 1PM East African TimeInfo: A live streaming event featuring creative Queer artists from the continent and beyond. Expect music, poetry and talks...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – Thailand

Event: #IDAHOTThailand2020Direction: Online campaign: circulate video clips with speeches of the International diplomacy bodies, Thai community-based organizations, allies, and supporters from different sectors. Plus, online mini-concert of LGBT artists/performers.Date: May 17th.Time: All day.Info: One of the famous singers from The Voice...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – Spain

Event: MÚSICA CONTRA LA LGTBIFÒBIA. BREAKING THE SILENCEDirection: www.gaysitgeslink.orgInstagram @gaysitgeslinkDate: 17/05/2020Time: 17:00 a 23:00Info: Musical Marathon of diferents artists of Sitges singing and playing against LGBTphobia. Event: Breaking the silenceDirection: SITGES, Barcelona, SpainThe event will take place online due to Coronavirus...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – Lesotho

Event: Feature Article Commemorating IDAHOBITDirection: To give an insightful information of being part of the LGBTI community in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho where homosexuality is regarded unlawful and could lead to jail time. The visibility and openness of LGBTI...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – United States

Event: IDAHOTB with the IMFDirection: The International Monetary Fund, Washington, DC.Date: May 11-17Time: Info: - A Fund-wide email from Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva sharing her support and reaffirming the IMF's stance on equality.- An internal webinar speaking on the importance of...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country Page – France

Event: Paris Women in Machine Learning and Data Science MeetupDirection: The organizing is here : http://wimlds.org/about-the-paris-team/Date: May 14th 2020Time: 7 PMInfo: The Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (WiMLDS) Meetup aims to inspire, educate, regardless of gender, and support women...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country page – Azerbaijan

Event: 17 May- Let's Paint Azerbaijan to the RainbowDirection: Online, AzerbaijanDate: from 03.05.2020 to 17.05.2020Time: Anytime in betweenInfo: This is online campaign run by Rengareng Azerbaycan (Colorful Azerbaijan), a LGBTQ+ platform based on Azerbaijan, to raise awareness about LGBT+ people...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country page – Germany

Event: A better place to workDirection: Deutsche Post DHL Group supports the concerns of RainbowNetDate: 17.05.2020Time: Info: RainbowNet, the employee LGBT*IQ network in the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has seized the initiative and convinced the company to support the LGBT*IQ community....

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country page – Armenia

We are only uploading event announcements that were registered on our site. For more information on events near you, please contact your local LGBTQI+ organisation. Event: Breaking Silence online campaignDirection: The event is aimed to mark the special IDAHOBIT2020 week...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Country page – United Kingdom

We are only uploading event announcements that were registered on our site. For more information on events near you, please contact your local LGBTQI+ organisation. All events listed will happen online unless otherwise specified. Forum+ is proud to present an...

joel May 11, 2020

2020 Theme elected: “Breaking the Silence”

In our families, in our social circles, at work, in our sports clubs, for many of us our Sexualities, Gender Identities or Sex Characteristics must be hidden. We wander through most of our lives with the stigma of feeling ashamed...

joel December 10, 2019

MAY 17 posters to share for Freedom and Love

Show your values for May 17 ! These posters are free to use as you wish. You can use them as such or integrate them within your own visuals for your May17 action

joel December 9, 2019

The MAY 17 Global Photo Album 2019

Beautiful and impressive events happened all over the world. This photo album brings you some snapshots of events around the world!

joel December 6, 2019

Jordan Country Page 2019

Report from organisers: Rainbow Street hosted a Ramadan iftar in Amman, Jordan on the occasion of IDAHOT (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia) to celebrate the strides of the LGBTQ community in Jordan and the region. The iftar (a...

joel June 10, 2019

Cuba Country Page 2019

According to CENESEX, activities in Cuba were reduced by the international context and the regional situation that directly affect the country. However, some activities to celebrate the day were held in different cities of the country.

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Spain Country Page 2019

Civil Society and human rights defenders did multiple actions across Spain to celebrate #IDAHOTB. The different actions included many creative activities such as a rainbow flag was created to raise awareness for the Day. https://twitter.com/rubenlodi/status/1129458020818268160 The Spaniard LGBT Federation launched...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Brazil Country Page 2019

The LGBTI + National Alliance mapped and support activities throughout Brazil, for May 17: international day against LGBTIphobia. The multiple activities carried out through the country included more than 40 events in which we can highlight: Photo by criminalization of...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Nicaragua Country Page 2019

The diplomatic missions of several countries together with companies expressed their solidarity with #IDAHOTB with messages on social networks and visibility actions such as the raising of the pride flag. https://twitter.com/ueennicaragua/status/997159080501407744 https://twitter.com/EmbaMexNic/status/997209971979948033

Editor1 June 6, 2019

El Salvador Country Page 2019

The organization El Salvador G and the Ministry of Culture held the event "Unveiling the Rainbow Flag" at the Museum of Anthropology. The visibility action had a great impact. https://twitter.com/SecInclusionSV/status/1130617375685062656 The Salvadorean LGBTI Federation and the Permanent Bureau for a...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Colombia Country Page 2019

The organization Colombia Diversa carried out multiple actions in order to celebrate in Day among which stood out a campaign in social networks and the raising of pride flags in some Embassies of the city of Bogota. More than 300...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Costa Rica Country Page 2019

The Embassy of Canada in Costa Rica made a strong statement for #IDAHOTB in social media. https://twitter.com/EmbCanCRHNNI/status/1128389856940384256 The Asociación Transvida from Costa Rica did a strong social media campaign celebrating the day. https://www.facebook.com/transvidacr/photos/a.469188866554788/1358491904291142/?type=3&theater The Municipality of Cartago carried out a...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Venezuela Country Page 2019

The British Council made a screening of short films from the United Kingdom that celebrate the LGBTIQ + experience. https://twitter.com/veBritish/status/1129386546455556096 The president in change of Venezuela Juan Guaido celebrated the day in Twitter. https://twitter.com/jguaido/status/1129521879356776448 The Reflejos de Venezuela Foundation held...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Guatemala Country Page 2019

The organization Cuates Guatemala celebrated #IDAHOTB with an activity on diversity and mental health. LGBT organizations in Guatemala braved the rain and participated in the 8th walk against homophobia and transphobia. https://twitter.com/PiaNomadaGt/status/1129520363799490561

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Paraguay Country Page 2019

The Besatón for the ninth consecutive year, organized by Lesvos and SOMOSGAY, was established as one of the most important artistic festivals of the Paraguayan capital. Dozens of artists gathered on May 18 before an audience of more than 600...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Mexico Country Page 2019

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador decreed May 17 as the Day Against Homophobia in Mexico as part of actions against discrimination in the Federal Public Administration.From the National Palace, the head of state waved the flag representing the Lgbttti community...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Argentina Country Page 2019

To celebrate #IDAHOTB Day against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, together with BA Subway, the Embassies of Belgium, Canada, Sweden, Israel and authorities of Buenos Aires City and the National Government created an imaginary subway station: the...

Editor1 June 6, 2019

Honduras country page 2019

Reporting from Human Rights Watch LGBT Hondurans March Against Hate Activists Call for Gender Identity Law, Equal Marriage, Adoption By Mirte Postema (Tegucigalpa, May 23, 2019) I traveled to Honduras last week to document violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people....

joel June 3, 2019

Haiti Country Page 2019

Activities happened in 7 different cities in Haiti, with major initiatives taking place in the capital Port au Prince, where Ms Elie, the former Citizen Defender / Ombudsperson for Citizenship, was awarded a distinction by the Haitian LGBTI community for...

joel May 29, 2019

Fiji Country Page 2019

Members of the #LGBTQI community celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobiaat the Sukuna Park in Suva

joel May 26, 2019

On May 17, Taiwan becomes the first Asian country to adopt Same Sex Marriage law

From The New York Times By Austin Ramzy HONG KONG — As tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the rainy streets of Taipei on Friday, lawmakers in Taiwan voted to legalize same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. “We want to marry!”...

Editor1 May 26, 2019

New Zealand/Aotearoa Country Page 2019

In an amazing recognition of sexual, gender and bodily diversities, the Parliament raised the Rainbow flag, the Trans flag, the Intersex flag and the Bisexual flag on May 17 The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers observed the International...

joel May 26, 2019

Cyprus Country Page

Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rainbow flag was flown in main building of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in support of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. Cyprus is committed to supporting international efforts to protect & promote...

Editor1 May 26, 2019

Laos Country Page 2019

Oxfam in Laos Oxfam staff joined in the festivities of this special day, IDAHOT 2019, that was organized by our partner and Voice grantee, Proud to Be Us Laos - ພູມໃຈທີ່ເປັນເຮົາ, on 17th of May at the Australian Embassy's Recreational Facility in Vientiane....

Editor1 May 26, 2019

Pakistan Country Page 2019

Micro Rainbow Micro Rainbow released the story of Muhammad, following his journey from Pakistan to the UK, the hurdles he has faced along the way, and the comfort he has found in Micro Rainbow’s social inclusion programme. European Union in...

Editor1 May 26, 2019

Korea Country Page 2019

Bunsung Girl's High School On #IDAHOT (International day against LGBT hate) : Bunsung Girl's High School student council actively mounts mini LGBT exhibition in school corridor displaying rainbow flags and dispelling fake news on AIDS as well as sexual minorities....

Editor1 May 26, 2019

Hong Kong Country Page 2019

IDAHOT Evening of Solidarity Hong Kong’s LGBTI alliances in come together in solidarity on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia. This year they were focused on Biphobia partnering with 愛無界 Love Unbounded, the only bisexual group in Hong...

Editor1 May 26, 2019

Philippines Country 2019

End Rainbow Violence In celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), SPARK Philippines launched the #EndRainbowViolence Movement through an event that featured a gallery of stories of discrimination, marginalization, and prejudice together with an open mic, to maximize the...

Editor1 May 26, 2019

Vietnam Country Page 2019

Multi-color event : Speak for Change On the day of May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, Hanoi Women and Women team together with BE Communication co-organized the event : "Multi colors" with the topic "Speak up for...

Editor1 May 23, 2019

Iceland Country Page 2019

Iceland aligned with a statement by Canada and Norway in support of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) 17 May 2019 at the OSCE Permanent Council. The three states called on all OSCE participating States to eliminate...

joel May 23, 2019

Portugal Country Page 2019

The Rainbow flag flew over the Parliament on May 17 thanks to national organisation ILGA Portugal

joel May 21, 2019

Turkey Country Page 2019

Once again, LGBTQI initiatives were cracked down upon by authorities. On May 17, Police in Ankara harassed lawyers and trying to prevent reading of press release by Ankara Bar Association in front of Bar training center, on the occasion of...

joel May 21, 2019

Riot Games creates special May 17 Feature

Riot’s offices around the world are supporting the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (#IDAHOTB). From speaker forums, panels, and discussions, Rioters took the time to celebrate the day in their own ways.

joel May 21, 2019

Laos Country Page 2019

On #May17, @CanadainLaos partnered with a record seven other embassies to celebrate #IDAHOT by hosting a briefing and reception on #LGBTQ2 issues in Lao PDR. 100+ people attended, exceeding expectations! The event aimed to bring greater policy substance to #IDAHOT...

joel May 21, 2019

Switzerland Country Page 2019

Pic nic and festive evening organised by Dialogai Cet événement est organisé en collaboration avec le Agenda 21 - Ville durable de la Ville de Genève - Officiel et UN GLOBE, le groupe d'employé-e-s représentant les membres du personnel du...

joel May 20, 2019

Uganda Country Page 2019

(17th May, 2019 / Kampala, Uganda) Chapter Four Uganda, an organization working for the promotion of civil and political rights for marginalized populations and Sexual Minorities Uganda, an umbrella organization advocating for the rights of LGBTI Ugandans, had today organized an...

joel May 20, 2019

Belarus Country Page 2019

The British Embassy together with the U.S. Embassy Minsk, Belarus, Embassy of Sweden in Minsk, Israeli Embassy, UN in Belarus and WHO Belarus make a stand for the rights of the LGBT-community, the UK diplomats said on Facebook. Full info HERE

joel May 20, 2019

Bosnia and Herzegovina Country Page 2019

Representatives of the diplomatic corps in Bosnia and Herzegovina today issued a joint statement and expressed their support and solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI) people in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of the International...

joel May 20, 2019

Malta Country Page 2019

To commemorate this day, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion hoisted the rainbow flag, together with its Embassies, High Commissions and Representations around the world in Paris, Vienna, Rome, Berlin, Washington, Brussels, Strasbourg, Dublin, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Geneva...

joel May 20, 2019

Slovenia Country Page 2019

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a call for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality. More info HERE

joel May 20, 2019

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