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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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Myanmar Country Page 2019

On 17thMay 2019, Colors Rainbow coordinated an IDAHOT event at Junction City, one of the biggest and most famous shopping malls in Myanmar, in order to raise awareness on what it means to be LGBT in current Myanmar society and...

Editor1 May 20, 2019

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Businesses encouraged to fly rainbow flag for LGBT equality

This articles first appeared in Myanmar Times Employers and companies in Myanmar are encouraged to fly the rainbow flag on May 17 to support equality in the country. In an open letter, the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business and Myanmar...

joel May 7, 2019

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British Authorities in Myanmar combine IDAHOTB and Royal Wedding celebrations!

From MMTimes How Myanmar responded to the royal wedding ZUZAKAR KALAUNG 21 MAY 2018 Myanmar paralympians eat elderflower cupcakes during the reception for the royal wedding at the British Ambassador’s residence in Yangon. Aung Khant/The Myanmar Times With a mix...

Vicky May 21, 2018

IDAHOTB 2018 Country Report – Myanmar

Color Rainbow reports from Yangon "Colors Rainbow's biggest support came from different donors who have been involved with Colors Rainbow for a few years already. In addition foreign Embassies to Myanmar as well as UN agencies contributed funds (European Union...

Vicky April 15, 2018

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IDAHOT 2017 country reports: Myanmar

Myanmar Times ‘LGBT is an identity’: International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and TransphobiaOn May 17, cities around the world celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). A woman holds a sign advocating for LGBT rights. Zarni Phyo...

Vicky June 2, 2017

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IDAHOT Report 2016: Myanmar

Myanmar this year held a number of small anonymous events across the country, organized by independent activists and community groups. The annual “&Proud” photo competition and exhibition was held once again to mark IDAHOT 2016. Running from May 7 until...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Reports 2016

Looking Ahead: Myanmar in 2016

Myanmar will once again hold a small number of events and campaigns to promote equality for LGBTI citizens in the country. The n0w-annual “&Proud” photo exhibition will be held from May 7 to 15 and will feature LGBT amateur photographers...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

NEWS & EVENTS

IDAHOT 2015 Events: Myanmar

In Myanmar LGBT umbrella group Colours Rainbow worked to support the efforts of local groups across the country and held an event on May 17. IDAHOT events were hosted in 14 cities throughout Myanmar. In celebration of IDAHOT the group, together...

IDAHO April 16, 2015

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Photo Competition

A photography competition could be a great way to encourage participation from the community, to change public attitudes and promote discussion (in the form of an exhibition), and also to promote different images of LGBT people on social media. In...

IDAHO September 28, 2014

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May 17 in Myanmar: "& Proud" Photo Exhibition

Activists in Myanmar are conducting an “& PROUD Myanmar LGBT Photo Competition” starting from March to May 2014. The winning shots will be announced during the week of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia! & PROUD is an initiative of...

IDAHO May 14, 2014

NEWS & EVENTS

BURMA : CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

This year, activists for sexual and gender minorities will be organizing IDAHO event in 7 cities across the country. For the event in the capital, Yangon, the organisers will receive support from the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, the British Embassy...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

NEWS & EVENTS

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