We are thrilled that you want to mark this year's IDAHOBIT.

IDAHOBIT is incredibly important for raising awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by our communities, and for highlighting the work that still needs to be done to ensure that everyone can live free from discrimination and violence.

We would like to encourage you to take an active role in this global mobilisation and to spread the word about the importance of this day. To assist you in this effort, we have prepared a list of suggestions on how to use the day to celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.

Credits: Diana Reyes, Pexels

General actions

Regardless of who you are, here are some ways to participate in IDAHOBIT:

Share the illustration

Use the IDAHOBIT 2025 illustration across your platforms with the hashtag #IDAHOBIT2025 to show solidarity and raise visibility.

Register your event

Let others know what you're planning by registering your event. This helps showcase the global reach of our collective efforts.

Use IDAHOBIT templates

The adaptable Canva templates can help you create materials that connect with the global mobilisation and maintain a cohesive visual presence.

Raise awareness

Share information about the discrimination, violence, and exclusion LGBTQIA+ people face, and how communities are working to overcome it.

For LGBTQIA+ organisations and networks

For groups working directly with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and asexual communities:

Celebrate and amplify our communities

Your narrative matters. Share your story and talk about your experiences. Highlight the realities and issues affecting your communities. Celebrate the strength, joy, and diversity of LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.

Organise an event

Your IDAHOBIT event can be anything that brings attention to LGBTQIA+ realities. This could be a community gathering, protest, art exhibition, film screening, the launch of a publication, or an online campaign. However you choose to engage, your event adds to the global momentum.

Call for change

Advocate for legal, policy, and social change. Push your local or national leaders to take action to protect LGBTQIA+ rights and lives. Use your platform to demand justice and to call for action from institutions, communities, and governments.

Build coalitions

Use IDAHOBIT as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with other organisations and movements working on interconnected issues.

For allied movements and organisations

For movements working on interconnected issues including feminist, SRHR, climate justice, racial justice, disability justice movements, trade unions, and other social justice groups:

Express solidarity

Issue statements connecting your work with LGBTQIA+ rights and highlighting intersectionality.

Amplify LGBTQIA+ voices

Instead of speaking for LGBTQIA+ communities, use your platforms to uplift narratives from LGBTQIA+ people, especially those who are most marginalised.

Examine your practices

Use IDAHOBIT as an opportunity to review how inclusive your own organisation is of LGBTQIA+ people and their concerns.

Organise collaborative events

Partner with LGBTQIA+ organisations on joint initiatives that highlight intersections between your movement's focus and LGBTQIA+ rights.

Create shared advocacy strategies

Develop campaigns that demonstrate how your causes are interconnected and require solidarity across movements.

For intergovernmental organisations and human rights bodies

For multilateral institutions, UN agencies, regional bodies, and international human rights mechanisms:

Issue official statements

Release statements acknowledging IDAHOBIT and the importance of LGBTQIA+ rights within your mandate.

Host high-level events

Organise conferences, panels, or discussions highlighting global LGBTQIA+ human rights situations.

Publish reports

Release research or policy recommendations related to LGBTQIA+ rights.

Review policies

Examine how your organisation's policies impact LGBTQIA+ people and communities.

Engage member States

Encourage commitments to LGBTQIA+ inclusion and rights protection from member countries.

For governments and diplomatic missions

For state actors, ministries, embassies, diplomatic missions, official national bodies, and political actors:

Publicly mark the day

Show visible commitment and support through issuing official statements, raising rainbow flags, illuminating national landmarks, and other public displays of solidarity.

Advocate for legislation and policies

Advance laws and policies that protect LGBTQIA+ people from discrimination and violence.

Create spaces for LGBTQIA+ civil society

Host events that bring together civil society, LGBTQIA+ groups, and government representatives to foster meaningful dialogue and cooperation.

Fund LGBTQIA+ initiatives

Allocate resources to support LGBTQIA+ rights work both domestically and internationally.

Ensure inclusive services

Review how public services and institutions serve LGBTQIA+ people and implement improvements.

Use your platform

Amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and concerns in political debates and proceedings.

Credits: Ministerio Secretaría General de Gobierno, Chile

For healthcare providers and institutions

For medical professionals, hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and health-focused organisations:

Provide/attend training

Educate staff on LGBTQIA+ healthcare, and respectful and competent care for LGBTQIA+ patients.

Review policies and practices

Assess how your institution serves LGBTQIA+ patients and identify improvements.

Create welcoming environments

Ensure your physical spaces and forms are inclusive and affirming.

Offer specialised resources

Provide information specific to LGBTQIA+ health concerns and needs.

Partner with LGBTQIA+ organisations

Work with community groups to improve healthcare access and quality.

For schools and universities

For educational institutions at all levels, including student groups, student associations, administrators, educators, and faculty:

Organise educational activities

Host workshops, panel discussions, or film screenings about LGBTQIA+ experiences and rights.

Support student-led initiatives

Provide resources, space, and institutional backing for IDAHOBIT activities organised by students.

Create displays

Set up informational displays in libraries or common areas about IDAHOBIT and LGBTQIA+ history.

Review policies

Assess how school policies and practices impact LGBTQIA+ students and staff.

Include in curriculum

Incorporate age-appropriate discussions about diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.

For businesses and the private sector

For companies of all sizes, corporate foundations, professional associations, and industry groups:

Acknowledge the day

Send communications to staff recognising IDAHOBIT and your commitment to inclusion.

Review workplace policies

Assess how your policies support LGBTQIA+ employees and identify areas for improvement.

Provide educational opportunities

Host workshops or training on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace.

Support LGBTQIA+ employee networks

Provide resources for employee groups focused on LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Partner with LGBTQIA+ organisations

Develop meaningful partnerships that go beyond symbolic support by sponsoring events, donating to organisations, or creating grants for LGBTQIA+ community projects as part of your corporate social responsibility.

Donate services or expertise

Offer free or reduced-cost services to LGBTQIA+ organisations based on your company's expertise (software, marketing, legal services, etc.).

For journalists and media

For news organisations, reporters, editors, content creators, and media outlets across all platforms:

Cover IDAHOBIT events

Report on local, national, and global IDAHOBIT activities to increase visibility and impact.

Highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences

Feature stories and perspectives from diverse LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

Examine reporting practices

Review how your outlet covers LGBTQIA+ issues and implement improvements.

Produce special content

Create special features, programmes, or editions focused on LGBTQIA+ experiences.

Share resources

Provide information about local LGBTQIA+ organisations and support services.

For sports clubs and associations

For sports teams, leagues, athletic associations, fitness groups, and sporting event organisers:

Host inclusive events

Organise sports events or tournaments celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Make visible statements

Display rainbow flags, special uniforms, or other visible symbols of support.

Review policies

Assess how current rules and practices impact LGBTQIA+ participants.

Provide training

Offer education to coaches, officials, and players about creating inclusive sporting environments.

Partner with LGBTQIA+ sports groups

Connect with LGBTQIA+-focused sports organisations for collaborative initiatives.

For LGBTQIA+ individuals

For people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, or with other diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or sex characteristics:

Share your story

If it's safe to do so, share your experiences and perspectives to help build understanding.

Connect with community

Participate in local LGBTQIA+ events or online communities to build connections.

Register events

Let others know more about the events you are taking part in.

Celebrate yourself

Take time to celebrate and affirm who you are with supportive people in your life. Remember that self-care is important, especially on days focused on challenging issues.

For allies

For individuals who are not LGBTQIA+ but support equal rights and want to take meaningful action:

Educate yourself

Take time to learn about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, both in your context and globally. Understand how systems of oppression affect lives. Read, listen, and reflect, without placing the burden of education on LGBTQIA+ people.

Raise awareness in your circles

Share facts, resources, and stories created by LGBTQIA+ people. Help those in your circles understand what's at stake and talk about ways to create safer and more inclusive spaces.

Challenge injustice

Take action when you see discrimination and injustice, whether in your workplace, school, family, or neighbourhood. Use your privilege to challenge harmful behaviour and create safer, more inclusive spaces.

Support or join an event

Get involved by supporting or joining an event. Reach out to LGBTQIA+ groups to see how you can support ongoing efforts or help fill a gap.

Offer practical support

Provide skills, time, or resources to local LGBTQIA+ groups. Whether it's translation, printing, logistics, or outreach, your support can make a big difference.

Commit beyond the day

Being an ally is a lifelong practice. Keep showing up. Stay engaged. Continue learning and unlearning. Find ways to support LGBTQIA+ communities year-round. True allyship is sustained and accountable.