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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026: LGBTI+ Rights\, Security and the Changing Global Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Trust and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom\ninvite you to attend an event and public discussion: \n“LGBTI+ Rights\, Security and the Changing Global Landscape” \nAgainst a backdrop of multilateral retreat\, geopolitical instability and democratic backsliding\, the panel will examine why LGBTI+ rights are not a peripheral ‘social’ concern but a strategic component of economic security\, democratic resilience and the international rule-based order. We will draw out how attacks on gender equality and SOGI rights are increasingly weaponised by authoritarian movements\, and what like-minded governments\, diplomats and civil society can do in response. \nPanel:\n– Helen Kennedy\, Executive Director\, Egale Canada\n– Ken Janssens\, Chief Executive Officer\, Open for Business\n– Ruslan Savolainen\, LGBTI+ Activist\, forced to leave Russia to continue his work\n– moderation: Stelios Foteinopoulos\, International Policy and Advocacy Manager\, Kaleidoscope Trust \n⏱️ Thursday\, 14 May 2026\n📍 Trafalgar Square\, London\, SW1Y 5BJ. \nPanel discussion: 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nNetworking reception: 5:00pm – 6:00pm \nPlease RSVP by email via: CanadaTrafalgarSquare@international.gc.ca or by clicking on the button at the end of this email.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-lgbti-rights-security-and-the-changing-global-landscape/
LOCATION:Canada House\, 📍 Trafalgar Square\, London\, SW1Y 5BJ\, London\, SW1Y 5BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Policy or research,Institutional or corporate initiative
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SUMMARY:The Future of Global LGBTI+ Rights: Navigating Uncertainty and Building Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:To mark this year’s International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia\, Kaleidoscope Trust is proud to announce a free online panel on May 29th at 2:30 PM (UK time). \nJoin our free\, virtual event where Kaleiodoscope Trust will bring together activists\, changemakers\, diplomats and civil society leaders\, to engage in a focused dialogue about the threats facing LGBTI+ rights and communities worldwide in this new era. The discussion will also explore strategies to strengthen collaboration\, leverage international networks\, and identify new opportunities to support and protect LGBTI+ rights in this critical period. \nThe global landscape for LGBTI+ rights demands urgent attention as a resurgence of populism and a troubling backlash against equality unfolds in many parts of the world\, particularly in countries with a colonial legacy. Hostility towards LGBTI+ advocacy and communities is reshaping public discourse\, bringing opportunities for collaboration\, and setting concerning precedents in human rights practices. The proliferation of homophobic narratives and regressive policies is risking hard-won progress and endangering the safety\, dignity\, and freedom of our communities. \nOur communities are our backbone\, and we are honoured to celebrate them today and every day. \n🌟 Join us in solidarity\, reflection\, and action.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-the-future-of-global-lgbti-rights-navigating-uncertainty-and-building-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_saSpz4mGSYuwmQgFRTX57A#/registration
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