Zagreb Pride Month Opening – IDAHOBIT
2026-05-17 00:00 (Europe/Zagreb) | Ban Jelačić Square, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Zagreb Pride Month starts with a public flag‑raising for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, marking visible support for LGBTIQ+ people across the city center. Rainbow, Zagreb Pride, and trans flags go up on the main flagpoles on Ban Jelačić Square, King Tomislav Square and other central spots. This ceremony has opened Pride programming since 2007 and now leads into the 25th Zagreb Pride March in June.
You can see the flags throughout the day across the central squares, with crowds, press and plenty of photo angles. The 2026 edition follows the global IDAHOBIT theme “At the heart of democracy,” highlighting queer rights as part of public life. The event is free, public and designed for community presence, visibility and solidarity with local queer communities.
See the Zagreb Pride website for full programme details.

The Sugarcane Collective x IDAHOBIT
2026-05-17 | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Our media project is focused on sharing stories of the lives of queer and trans folks within the Caribbean

Wipro Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusion for IDAHOBLIT 2026
2026-05-17 | Online
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBLIT), Wipro reaffirms its commitment to a workplace built on dignity, respect, and belonging for all. Building upon the foundation of our impactful 2023 campaign, Wipro’s Inclusion & Belonging Council is sharing a renewed message to reflect our ongoing dedication to a workplace free from discrimination and bias across all gender identities and sexual orientations.
This commitment is anchored in our Global Policy for the Prevention of LGBTQIA+ Discrimination, which applies across all geographies and reinforces a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace for everyone. Together, we will continue to learn, act, and strengthen a culture where everyone belongs.
-IDAHOBLIT Letter (2026) from Wipro Inclusion & Belonging Council: https://www.wipro.com/content/dam/nexus/en/about-wipro/pdf/idahobit-letter-2026.pdf
-Global Policy for the Prevention of LGBTQIA+ Discrimination: https://www.wipro.com/content/dam/nexus/en/investor/corporate-governance/policies-and-guidelines/ethical-guidelines/global-policy-on-prevention-of-lgbtq-discrimination.pdf

IDAHOBIT celebration market
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-18 | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
The Idahobit Celebration Market is a celebration of pride, power and possibility with Community.
✨ Expect:
🌈 Queer creatives & vendors
🎶 Music and queer performances
🍴 Food & good vibes
💜 Community, games & activities, connection, and celebration
Come and let’s IDAHOBIT together. Say No to LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

Campaign FCK Homophobia
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-18 | East Mediterranean & North Africa, Lebanon
With our modest team and capabilities, M-Coalition published an online campaign raising a voice against homophobia+ as well as its enablers such as colonialism and capitalism. As our region continues to be ravished by conflicted inflicted by the US and Israel continuing patterns of colonialism and destruction, today we revolt, and we use our street language to say FCK homophobia, FCK l’homophobie and in our tongue ك س م الهوموفوبيا
We intentionally used street language, passing under META radar through missing vowels and irregular text spacing (arabic) the colonizer who brought homophobia into our communities understands only street language, and we are here to stand our ground
The song we used is also a very popular underground song, where the singer asks her lover that they elope, in our case it was a perfect match: “Baby, would you like us to get married in secret, and go live away from everyone…”

Port Macquarie Pride Walk – IDAHOBIT 2026
2026-05-17 08:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Town Beach, Beach Street, Port Macquarie, 2444, Australia
Port Pride Walk is back in 2026! Celebrate IDAHOBIT Day on Sunday 17 May by being visible and standing against rising discrimination. The walk starts at 8am from Town Beach, Port Macquarie NSW. ‘OUT, LOUD AND PROUD Port Macquarie.’ Organised by Port Macquarie Pride.

IDAHOBIT Flag Raising – Meander Valley
2026-05-17 09:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Meander Valley, Meander Valley Road, Deloraine, 7304, Australia
On 17 May, Meander Valley Council raises the rainbow flag to mark IDAHOBIT Day and stand for a community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The flag raising at 9am is a visible commitment to inclusion, safety and belonging. Everyone is welcome to come along and share in this moment. Meander Valley, Tasmania.

IDAHOBIT 2026 – Flag Raising and Community Celebration (Blue Mountains)
2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Peace Park, Civic Place, Katoomba, Australia
Blue Mountains City Council will mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with a Pride flag raising and free community event on Sunday 17 May 2026.
The Progress Pride flag will be raised at 9am at Peace Park, Civic Place, Katoomba, followed by a community event from 10am to 12pm at Tibbi Whalan Hall, Katoomba Civic Centre.
The event will feature panel discussions, a photo retrospective, creative activities, and stalls from local organisations, offering a welcoming space for people of all ages to come together in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said Council is proud to stand alongside the community in recognising IDAHOBIT each year.
“Council is proud to support IDAHOBIT and to stand with our LGBTQIA+ community, their families, friends and allies as we reflect on the progress that has been made and the work that still lies ahead,” Cr Greenhill said.
“Flying the Progress Pride flag sends a clear message that the Blue Mountains is a place where everyone is valued, respected and safe, and that discrimination, hatred and intimidation have no place in our community.
“This year’s theme, ‘At the Heart of Democracy’, reminds us that fairness, inclusion and equality are fundamental to a strong and healthy society. We all have a role to play in ensuring every person can live openly, safely and with dignity.”
Council has commemorated IDAHOBIT since 2010 as part of its commitment to fostering an inclusive, healthy and vibrant community, as outlined in its Community Strategic Plan.
IDAHOBIT is observed globally on 17 May, marking the 1990 decision by the World Health Organization to remove homosexuality from the list of mental health disorders.
The 2026 Blue Mountains event is delivered in partnership with local community organisations including Bent Art, Blue Mountains Trans & Gender Diverse Social Group, Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre, MOCS Mountains Outreach Community Services, Pick ’n’ Mix Belong Blue Mountains and Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Cooperative, with support from ACON and headspace.
Community members are encouraged to attend the free event and take part in this important day of recognition, reflection and celebration.

Celebrate IDAHOBIT at Ulumbarra
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ulumbarra Theatre, 10 Gaol Road, Bendigo, 3550, Australia
Join this all-of-community LGBTIQA+ event celebrating IDAHOBIT including a cuppa, mingling, & a panel discussion about all things pride, diversity & Priscilla: Queen of the Desert! Be one of the first 100 to register and receive a free gift-bag, cookie and more! There’ll be rainbow flags, mugs, stickers, stubby holders and more on sale too!
Locals and visitors alike are invited to share in the joy and celebrations of IDAHOBIT with a panel of 5 speakers acknowledging this special day with a panel of Priscilla cast and crew sharing their lived experiences and discussing the themes of the musical, just as relevant today as they were when the original film was made in 1994.
Doors open at 10.00am for mingling and finding your seats upstairs. Panel event commences from 10.30am – 11.30am, then enjoy some morning tea or lunch on-site at the Ulumbarra Cafe before the 1.00pm matinee performance of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (NOTE: tickets starting from $48.75 per person MUST be pre-purchased seperately to this FREE event.)
IDAHOBIT is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia, celebrated annually on May 17th. It commemorates the World Health Organization’s decision on May 17, 1990, to remove homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. The day focuses on raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights violations and celebrating diversity.

RCRD: Reckoning Vs The World and Skater Debut
2026-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Salford University Sports Centre, The Crescent, University Road, Salford, Manchester, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
Come and watch some excellent roller derby! We’ve got Reckoning playing a brand new team of some of the UK’s best skaters, and then a skater debut. Merch and homemade cake will also be available. Carers and under 14s go free.
Doors open at 10:00.
Estimated finish time 14:00.

Campus Carter
2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Martinique) | Cercle Nautique Schœlcher Martinique, 11 rue Bernard Boromé, Schœlcher, 97233, Martinique
Campus Carter is a community-driven initiative based in Martinique dedicated to creating safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and marginalized communities across the Caribbean.
Through cultural events, awareness campaigns, artistic expression and community dialogue, Campus Carter aims to amplify queer Caribbean voices, promote visibility, and fight against discrimination, violence and social exclusion.
For IDAHOBIT, Campus Carter brings together activists, artists, allies and community members to celebrate resilience, diversity and collective empowerment while fostering conversations around equality, dignity and human rights in the French Caribbean.

IDAHOBIT Service – Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week
2026-05-17 10:15 (Europe/London) | St Anne’s Church Cork, Church Street, Cork, Ireland
As part of Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week 2026, an interfaith IDAHOBIT service is held at St Anne’s Church, Cork, on Sunday 17 May at 10:15am with Rev. Meghan Farr and the congregation. The 2026 IDAHOBIT theme is ‘At the Heart of Democracy.’ Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week brings together a programme of events across Cork City recognising the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

IDAHOBIT 2026 – Pride Flag Raising Ceremony (Blacktown City Council)
2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Village Green – Flushcombe Road
Blacktown City Council and BACC (Blacktown Area Community Centres) invite everyone to the IDAHOBIT 2026 Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. Sunday 17 May 2026, 10:30am–12:30pm, Village Green, Flushcombe Road, Blacktown NSW 2148. Theme: ‘At the Heart of Democracy.’ Featuring speakers, a coffee van, photo booth, merchandise, and a welcoming atmosphere. Bring friends, family, pets and allies!

IDAHOBIT March – Trans Pride Southampton
2026-05-17 11:00 (Europe/London) | Watts Park, Watts Park, Southampton, SO15 2NS, United Kingdom
Trans Pride Southampton hosts a protest march through Southampton for the whole LGBTQIA+ community on Sunday 17 May 2026, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Marchers assemble at Watts Park at 11am; march begins at 12pm, proceeding through Guildhall Square, Above Bar, and High Street to Town Quay Park. After the march, attendees are invited to Dancing Man Brewery (wheelchair accessible). Organised in partnership with Southampton Spectrum, the LGBTQIA+ show on Voice FM.

Repintada del pas de vianants de la diversitat i concentració amb lectura de manifest
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Plaça Independenca, Girona, Plaça Independencia, Girona, Girona, 17007, Spain
A les 11 h a la plaça independència de la ciutat de Girona, Catalunya, es farà la tradicional repintada del pas de vianants, on esta la placa en commemoració de la revolta de Stonewall. A les 12 en el mateix joc es farà concentració i lectura de manifest en commemoració del dia contra l’LGTBI-fòbia

From Harm to Protection
2026-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | South Africa, South Africa
From Harm to Protection is an IDAHOBIT 2026 event that brings together LGBTQI+ asylum seekers, refugees, activists, and allies in the Netherlands to reflect on this year’s theme, “At the Heart of Democracy.” The event highlights that true democracy must protect the rights, dignity, and safety of everyone, including LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and refuge. Through storytelling, dialogue, and community connection, we explore how to transform experiences of discrimination and exclusion into stronger systems of protection, inclusion, and belonging.

Festa Regionale delle Famiglie Arcobaleno
2026-05-17 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Parco del Mercatello, Salerno, 84132, Italy
📅 Domenica 17 Maggio 2026
In occasione della Giornata mondiale contro l’omolesbobitransfobia,
Arcigay Salerno è lieta e orgogliosa di ospitare la
💜🧡 Festa Regionale delle Famiglie Arcobaleno 🧡💜
📍 Parco del Mercatello – Salerno
🕒 dalle ore 11:00 alle ore 17:00
📌 Il 17 maggio 1990 l’omosessualità venne rimossa dalla classificazione internazionale delle malattie dell’Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità. Da allora questa giornata rappresenta un momento simbolico e civile: non solo ricorda le lotte contro discriminazioni e pregiudizi, ma richiama tutte e tutti alla responsabilità di costruire una società più equa, inclusiva e capace di riconoscere e valorizzare ogni famiglia. 🏳️‍🌈
🙌🏻 Ospitare e promuovere questo incontro significa rafforzare il nostro impegno quotidiano per i diritti, creando spazi di partecipazione, dialogo e inclusione, attraverso la condivisione e la costruzione di comunità. 🫂
🔗 Vi aspettiamo per celebrare insieme questa giornata 💪🏻🎉
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Sunday 17 May 2026
To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia,
Arcigay Salerno is delighted and proud to host the
Regional Rainbow Families Festival
Parco del Mercatello – Salerno
from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
On 17 May 1990, homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases. Since then, this day has represented a symbolic and civic milestone: it not only commemorates the struggles against discrimination and prejudice, but also calls upon everyone to take responsibility for building a fairer, more inclusive society that recognises and values every family.
Hosting and promoting this event means strengthening our daily commitment to rights, creating spaces for participation, dialogue and inclusion through sharing and community-building.
We look forward to celebrating this day with you

IDAHOBIT at Café Tintamarre
2026-05-17 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Café Tintamarre, 34 Mallard Drive, Sackville, NB, E4L 4C3, Canada
Free cake at Café Tintamarre to celebrate this year’s theme: At the heart of democracy.

IDAHOBIT Yoga
2026-05-17 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 60 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East, 3123, Australia
Celebrate IDAHOBIT 2026 (International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination) with a yoga session at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, hosted by City of Boroondara. Part of a range of free events delivered by Boroondara for IDAHOBIT. Check the Boroondara website for registration details and any updates to venue and booking requirements.

WikiBrunch #IDAHOT
2026-05-17 11:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) | WikiBear Berlin, Köpenicker Straße 45, Berlin, Berlin, 10179, Germany
WikiBrunch is an event as hybrid queer-feminist intersectional meetup with participation of less addressed communities and with content and methodological gaps in focus.

IDAHOBIT Community Wellbeing Festival
2026-05-17 11:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 8 laidlaw place, kambah act, 8 Laidlaw Place, Canberra, ACT, 2602, Australia
Diversity ACT is a LGBTQIA+ led, volunteer-run organisation in Canberra, Australia which contributes to the wellbeing of our local and regional communities by running LGBTQIA+ friendly social groups and activities where peers and allies from all walks of life are welcome.
We know that time shared as a community – eating together, sharing laughter, engaging in something fun, insightful, or relaxing, even for a few hours – fundamentally strengthens and creates community. It is also fundamentally regenerative, serving as an often overlooked part of taking care of communities responding to a uncertain world.
For this reason, we have chosen to mark IDAHOBIT with a Community Wellbeing Festival. All are invited to get out of the house for a day, by themselves, with family, or friends, grab a bite to eat, browse vibrant community stalls. engage in family friendly activities, and join workshops focused on making, moving, and being well.
Best dressed can also win a prize in the Wellbeing Fashion Parade.
Entry by donation. All welcome!

Songs & Story Time with Mama G
2026-05-17 11:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand, and in celebration of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), come and join us for story time with award-winning storyteller Mama G!
Mama G will be sharing original stories and songs, alongside some of the very best picture books on the market, in an uplifting, joyful story time for the whole family. Expect dancing, laughter, and giggles galore as Mama G celebrates the power of being who you want to be and loving who you are.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) takes place on 17 May each year and is a global moment of solidarity and visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. It’s a perfect day to celebrate kindness, inclusion, and equality while standing against discrimination, and to enjoy storytelling that inspires and uplifts.
Described as “everyone’s favourite pantomime dame” (Metro), Mama G has been telling stories for the last six years. During that time, she has been a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, performed her show Off-Broadway, and appeared at libraries, festivals, Prides, museums, and theatres across the UK.
Suitable for: Children of all ages and their adults are welcome
Time: 11.30am and 2.30pm
Meeting Point: H2O
This event is free and included with your admission.

Steps to Liberation: Unveiling the Rainbow Steps
2026-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Founders MCC Los Angeles, 4607 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
Community members and allies will gather at Founders Metropolitan Community Church in Los Angeles for a public act of courage: the unveiling of the Rainbow Steps.
Created by Lynn Segerblom, co-creator of the original rainbow flag in 1978, the installation transforms the church’s historic entry staircase into a vibrant spectrum of color — a symbolic pathway representing courage, visibility, and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ dignity and equality.
Founders MCC holds a unique place in LGBTQ+ history. Its founder, Rev. Troy Perry, helped launch the modern Pride movement by organizing the first Pride parade in Los Angeles in 1970, demonstrating how visibility and collective action help expand freedom.
The event will also mark the official launch of Flag50, a global initiative leading toward the 50th anniversary of the rainbow flag in 2028, celebrating the flag’s enduring role as a symbol of hope, diversity, and human rights.
In a time when LGBTQ+ people around the world continue to face discrimination and violence, the Rainbow Steps stand as a visible reminder that defending LGBTQ+ dignity is central to protecting democracy itself.
The event will take place in person in Los Angeles and online for global participation, inviting communities everywhere to reflect on why equality and solidarity remain at the heart of democracy.
More information and livestream details:ourpride.org
With each step, the Rainbow Steps invite us to remember that freedom is not achieved in a single moment, but built step by step through courage, solidarity, and the enduring promise of democracy.

Guiders Against Trans Exclusion Protest
2026-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Speaker’s Corner Nottingham, King St, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AS, United Kingdom
A two-hour demonstration fighting the decision to block trans girls and women from accessing girls-only spaces such as Girlguiding and Women’s Institute. It’ll be a celebration of community including songs, testimonies, and chalk drawings.

IDAHOBIT 2026 in Noorat
2026-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Noorat Primary School, Mackinnons Bridge Road, Noorat, Victoria, 3265, Australia
Join the community at Noorat Primary School on Sunday 17 May from 12 pm onwards to celebrate IDAHOBIT Day.
This Free event for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies features Drag Bingo, guest speakers, Stiletto throwing, entertainment, rainbow ally wall, photo booths and Food vans.
All ages. Alcohol & Smoke free event
Presented by Terang & Mortlake Health Service and Corangamite Shire, the afternoon focuses on fun, inclusivity and acceptance.
Everyone is welcome.

Drag and SFX makeup workshop
2026-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Močvara, Trnjanska Struga 34, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Learn how to contour gender expression, why blending is essential, and which eyeliner works best under club lighting from Cider Bunny – a local drag artist you’ve definitely already heard of. And if you’re drawn to more extreme transformations, silicone materials will be provided by Sara – a cosplay artist ready to share the secrets of Special Effects makeup with anyone who wants to dive deeper.
The number of participants is limited, with advance registration required via Google Forms. If you sign up and later can’t attend, please let us know at sjemenistekolektiv@gmail.com so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Bring your own makeup (especially brushes) if you have it. If not, indicate this in your registration so we can provide supplies.
Warmly and in solidarity, happy Pride Month!

Queer Picnic and Crafternoon – IDAHOBIT (Toowoomba)
2026-05-17 12:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queens Park Toowoomba, Park Street, Toowoomba, 4350, Australia
Queer Picnic and Crafternoon for IDAHOBIT 2026 at Queens Park Toowoomba, QLD. Sunday 17 May 2026, 12:30pm–3pm. BYO picnic blanket and craft; optional shared food welcome. Colouring books and craft packs provided. For 16+ or accompanied by an affirming parent/guardian. In case of rain, event moves indoors to Level 1, 158 Margaret Street, Toowoomba. All gender identities and pronouns celebrated. Free. Hosted by New Leaf Social Work.

Markt der Vielfalt – IDAHOBITA* 2026 Frankfurt
2026-05-17 13:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Hauptwache, An der Hauptwache 15, Frankfurt am Main, 60313, Germany
Am 17. Mai 2026 findet an der Hauptwache in Frankfurt am Main der Markt der Vielfalt im Rahmen des IDAHOBITA* statt. Organisiert von der Regenbogencrew der AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt e.V., steht die Veranstaltung unter dem Motto ‘Sichtbarkeit braucht Sicherheit’ und setzt sich gegen Queerfeindlichkeit ein. Von 13 bis 19 Uhr gibt es Themenzelte, Infostände verschiedener queerer Vereine, ein interaktives Safe(r) Spaces Zelt sowie ein Kinder- und Essensbereich. Musikalisch begleitet das DJ-Kollektiv ‘Mitte der Gesellschaft’ ab 13 Uhr das Programm. Ziel ist es, Austausch, Information und Sichtbarkeit für die queere Community zu fördern.

Spring Cleanup
2026-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 154a 1 St NE, Medicine Hat, 154a 1 ST NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Join us for our annual IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) Spring Clean Up!
We will once again be meeting outside of the Scherer Manor apartment building in Riverside, 154A 1 Street NE, at 1pm. We will provide bags and gloves. Safelink will be onsite this year to help us with any needle debris.

IDAHOBIT Pride Colour Run
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Port Elliot Oval, North Terrace, Port Elliot, 5212, Australia
Community colour run in celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), hosted by headspace Victor Harbor. Sunday 17 May 2026, 1pm–3pm ACST, Port Elliot Oval, North Terrace, Port Elliot SA 5212. Register via Humanitix.
