2025
IDAHOBIT SAYiT Sheffield
Stalls from Sexual Health Sheffield, SYP Third Party Reporting Centre, University of Sheffield LGBTQ+ Officers, Rainbow Blades, and Rainbow Owls. Sheffield's own LGBTQ+ choir Out Aloud will sing. Speeches by many and varied Sheffield LGBTQ+ people, presented by Vicky Laylor and James Laley,
Publication of the Annual Report 2025: An Updated Status of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France is proud to announce the launch of its Annual Report 2025: An Updated State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh on May 17, 2025, at the French National Bar Association Premises, 180 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France.
Now in its third edition, this report continues our mission to document, analyze, and advocate for the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh. Building on our previous reports from 2023 and 2024, this latest edition highlights both progress and persistent challenges faced by the community in a society where full equality remains an elusive goal.
Key Insights from the Report:
The impact of political shifts in 2024 on human rights policies
Ongoing discrimination, violence, and stigma fueled by fundamentalist groups, political parties, and student movements
The daily struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals, from legal and social exclusion to targeted violence
Inspiring stories of activists and organizations fighting for justice and equality
Based on extensive research, media reports, and firsthand accounts, this report captures the state of LGBTQI+ rights from January to December 2024. However, many cases of abuse remain unreported due to fear and societal stigma, limiting the full scope of these violations.
Despite these challenges, this report stands as a critical advocacy tool, reinforcing the urgent need for systemic change and continued activism.
Join us as we unveil this crucial publication and renew our commitment to justice and equality for all.
Event Details:
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: French National Bar Association Premises, 180 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France
JMBF will publish its Annual Report 2024: An Updated State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh on May 17, 2025, accompanied by an official press release. This third edition of the report continues its mission to document, analyze, and advocate for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Bangladesh. Building on the previous reports from 2022 and 2023, this edition highlights both the progress made and the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in a society where full equality remains an elusive goal.
The full report will be released through an official press statement and will be available both online at www.jmbf.org and in hardcopy, aligning with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
The year 2024 brought a mix of hope and hardship. The shift in political power with the new administration in August offered promises of improved human rights protections. However, discrimination, violence, and stigma persisted—exacerbated by the influence of fundamentalist groups, political parties, and student movements.
This report details the daily struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals, from legal and social exclusion to targeted violence. It also highlights the courageous efforts of activists and organizations working tirelessly for justice and equality.
Based on extensive research, media coverage, and firsthand accounts, the report captures the state of LGBTQI+ rights from January to December 2024. Nonetheless, many incidents of abuse remain unreported due to fear and societal stigma, limiting the full visibility of these violations. Despite these challenges, the report serves as a crucial tool for understanding the urgent need for systemic change and continued advocacy.
Pride Lunch & Learn: IDAHOBIT Panel
Join Silicon Valley Pride in observing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with an insightful Lunch & Learn Panel featuring community leaders!
FREE Event + Lunch Provided
This global day of action highlights the ongoing fight against LGBTQ+ discrimination and violence, recognized in 130+ countries worldwide. Our panelists will explore the challenges and victories in the journey toward equality and inclusion—because every voice matters.
Panelists Include:
Ken Yeager – Moderator
Gregg Aronica – Panelist
Yugi Anne Seat – Panelist
Be part of this crucial conversation as we learn, connect, and take action for a more inclusive world!
Invite your friends and spread the word!
Equality March in Krakow
Isn't it... iconic? 
We reminisce of the past!
We celebrate diversity!
Kraków - the city of Polish Queers!
17th May 2025
21st Equality March in Kraków
JOIN US!
We won't make it without you! 
https://zrzutka.pl/2yjxwb
RMT LGBT+ Members’ Conference 2025
The RMT trade union (National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers) will hold its 2025 National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + Members’ Conference on 17 May to commemorate IDAHOBIT.
Curiouser and Curiouser
Curiouser and Curiouser is a vibrant resource event celebrating LGBTQ+ community resilience and health equity on May 17th at the Ely Center for Contemporary Art. Hosted by BOSOMii, a breast health organization committed to closing gaps in healthcare access, this event combines essential health resources with the joy of drag performances to uplift, educate, and empower. Join us as we honor International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia with connection, creativity, and community care.
The Power of Communities
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The theme for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025 is “The power of communities.”
Developed through consultations with LGBTQIA+ organisations worldwide, the IDAHOBIT 2025 theme “The power of communities” was announced during the ILGA World Conference 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.
IDAHOBIT, observed annually on 17 May, commemorates the 1990 decision by the World Health Organization to remove homosexuality from its International Classification of Diseases. Since then, the day has served as a focal point for raising awareness of the violence and discrimination still faced by LGBTQIA+ people across the globe.
“The power of communities” reflects the diversity and richness within LGBTQIA+ communities, from the grassroots to the global, celebrating our varied and intersecting backgrounds, identities, and experiences. The theme for 2025 highlights the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity, recognising the contributions of human rights defenders, LGBTQIA+ civil society groups, allies, and millions of people in our communities who support human rights and collective liberation.
IDAHOBIT is not a centralised campaign; rather, it is a shared moment for communities and allies driving change around the world to take action in ways that resonate with their specific contexts and reflect their realities and priorities. Every initiative—big or small—counts and can make an impact, amplifying the movement’s reach and contributing to a world free from discrimination and violence.
Are you planning to celebrate this year’s IDAHOBIT? Learn about how to get involved and register your initiative!
For further information, please contact:
Lukas Berredo, contact (at) may17 (dot) org
Daniele Paletta, media (at) ilga (dot) org