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Note on reporting May 17 events

Every year until 2020 we used to feature on Country Pages, which can be accessed via the interactive world map, as much information on May 17 events as we could find. We are currently unfortunately not in a capacity to...

joel September 8, 2021

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Australia 2021 Country Page

Note on event listing: Due to limited capacity, we are not able to provide a comprehensive overview of the hundreds of events that will take place worldwide. We list on this site the information that was directly sent to us...

joel April 7, 2021

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

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN CELEBRATE IDAHOBIT THIS WEEK IN AUSTRALIA

Listing provided by Starobserver. (PHOTO: David Alexander; Star Observer More info on our Australia country page Brisbane The Powerhouse will host a remembrance gathering on Friday 17 with special guest speakers, a memorial ceremony, lighting of the building and a musical...

joel May 13, 2019

Here’s what’s on in Queensland to mark IDAHOBIT next week

This article first appeared in Qnews Community events are planned across the state to mark this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, May 17. IDAHOBIT is recognised every year on May 17, the day...

joel May 7, 2019

Victorian council to take down Australian flag in favour of gay pride flag

The Australian flag will be taken down from the Woodend clock tower next month, with the Macedon Shire Council voting to fly the rainbow LGBTQI+ pride flag instead. The Macedon Ranges Shire Council voted to fly the rainbow pride flag...

joel April 30, 2019

Australia Country Page 2019

Australia is among the countries where May 17 is celebrated most vividly, often under the acronym IDAHOBIT. We only list the events registered on our site but there are many more around the country. More information is available via various...

joel April 10, 2019

Australian school children repaint Police station to mark IDAHOTB

From The Australian.com.au About 400 students from seven schools threw paint-filled balloons at a Victorian police station to promote inclusion of the LGBT community. The colours used were those of the rainbow. The result was an 80m mural produced as...

Vicky May 10, 2018

My Own Private and Public IDAHOBIT – A Personal May 17 Story from a Bi and Trans Activist from Down Under

Report From Sally Goldner's own private (and mostly public!) IDAHOBIT So May 17th is behind us for another year. It was, here in the land of Vegemite sandwiches, the first May with marriage equality - this gives some cause for...

Vicky May 1, 2018

Australia – 2018 IDAHOTB Country Page

There are far too many IDAHOT - IDAHOTB - IDAHOBiT (no central brand, everyone chooses what fits best) events worldwide for us to be able to report on them all. We're listing in our pages the events which were directly...

Vicky March 12, 2018

Rainbow lights will Illuminate Brisbane landmarks

For the first time for IDAHOT, Queensland Parliament House will join other Brisbane landmarks, and be floodlit in rainbow lights displaying the six colors of the rainbow flag - the international symbol of pride for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender...

IDAHO May 11, 2017

IDAHOT 2017 country page: Australia

ACON: supporting community groups to mark IDAHOT/IFED by providing ten organisations with small grants that highlight the impact homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia have on the health and wellbeing of LGBTI families Rainbow Families (AU): Family Pride! International Family Equality Day...

IDAHO April 19, 2017

Brisbane Bridge lights us again for IDAHOT 2016 in Rainbow Colors!

The city of Brisbane shows again incredible commitment to LGBT rights but lighting up its iconic bridge in Rainbow colors. Congratulations to all the folks behind this fabulous action, that will be seen around the world! See more on city's...

Vicky May 17, 2016

Australia: Community grants available for IDAHOT 2016

Great news for IDAHOT supporters and campaigners in Australia! Health and HIV-prevention group ACON have this week announced that they will provide a number of small grants for independent community groups and social campaigns to support IDAHOT 2016. In order...

IDAHO April 18, 2016

NEWS & EVENTS TOP NEWS

Looking Ahead: Australia in 2016

Australia this year will once again host one of the most varied and interesting selection of IDAHOT events. From small local events and ceremonies to spectacular public displays, Australia's calendar will be filled with a host of incredible actions for...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2015: Australia

This year, as part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Australian activists from across the country made tremendous efforts to advance the causes of LGBT equality. As well as being one of the most widely-engaged countries in...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

El proyecto It Gets Better moviliza a todos sus afiliados para IDAHOT 2015

El Proyecto It Gets Better trae mensajes de esperanza a la juventud LGBT en todo el mundo y trabaja a nivel mundial para lograr un cambio en las comunidades locales. Aprovechando el impulso de los videos internacionales, el Proyecto ha...

IDAHO May 5, 2015

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Light Up the Night: Brisbane Story Bridge

Various local authorities, embassies and even university buildings and monuments have been lit up in rainbow colours to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. These are visually stunning actions which impact a lot of people - all those...

IDAHO July 22, 2014

IDEAS FOR ACTION

New Research Shows Need to Address SOGI Stigma in Fight Against HIV

Results of a new international field scan, conducted by the IDAHO Committee and partners, indicate an urgent need to address stigma based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression (SOGI), in the global fight against HIV. Released to coincide with the...

IDAHO July 14, 2014

NEWS & EVENTS TOP NEWS

IDAHOT Report 2014: Australia

Australia Actions for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 took place across the country in more than ten towns and cities. Local authorities and community allies flew the rainbow flag up and down the country, roundtable discussion events...

IDAHO June 20, 2014

IDAHOT actions have been announced in many parts of Australia

Many cities in Australia will see a variety of events in celebration of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. Events include Flag raising ceremonies, discussion rounds on sexual and gender diversity, film screenings, free BBQ, art and theatre performances...

IDAHO May 14, 2014

Art project WORLD LOVE IDAHOT 2014 organised from Australia

IDAHOT Sydney and Pride in Colours have initiated a major participatory art project & exhibition which calls out for contributions from everyone worldwide. Commemorating Freedom of Expression the initiative is asking people to send in the word for love in...

IDAHO April 16, 2014

Dance Your Heart Out & Proud' on May 17 in Melany, Australia

Maleny Pride (Queensland, Australia) is celebrating the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 (IDAHOT) with a night of dance and music appealing to diverse tastes. The night will be attended by extravagant musicians and bands. Through this event the organisers are...

IDAHO April 10, 2014

MAY 17 2013 IN AUSTRALIA – EVENTS LISTINGS

Follow country-wide IDAHO News & Events via facebook : the “IDAHOT-Australia” page Sydney Various events + please see the IDAHO Sydney page on facebook for News & Events also. From organisers: “In Sydney we will be commemorating IDAHO with the...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

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Australia IDAHO Report 2013

In Sydney highlights included the the distribution of the 2013 IDENTITY Catalogue – which represents sexually diverse multicultural minority groups, and the launch of the Your Own Safety Campaign. In Melbourne, activists staged a Die-In for the Global Rainbow Flashmob....

IDAHO June 17, 2013

Melbourne getting ready for annual IDAHOT Flashmob

The Melbourne IDAHOT Flashmob this year is taking place at 6pm on Friday 17th May 2013 at a secret location opposite Flinders Street Station to ‘drop dead’ and commemorate those who have died due to homophobia and transphobia. The rainbow...

IDAHO May 17, 2013