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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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United Kingdom 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 14, 2021

2020 Country page – United Kingdom

We are only uploading event announcements that were registered on our site. For more information on events near you, please contact your local LGBTQI+ organisation. All events listed will happen online unless otherwise specified. Forum+ is proud to present an...

joel May 11, 2020

UK country page 2019

Many UK High Commission offices around the world marked the Day in collaboration with local organisations. We provide more coverage in the respective country pages. BHC in Trinidad UK Embassy India BELFAST Members of the LGBTQ community and their allies...

joel March 13, 2019

British Parliament to hold special IDAHOTB session

Nick Herbert, who chairs the LGBT Rights group in the British Parliament, informs us that the group’s members have successfully campaigned for Parliament to hold a special 3-hour debate on 17 May (from around 2pm GMT) to mark IDAHOT, and that...

Vicky May 11, 2018

United Kingdom – IDAHOTB 2018 Country Page

The events below are the ones which were directly brought to our attention. Hundreds of events take place across the country every year to mark the Day, known as either IDAHOT or IDAHOBiT LEEDS Event Name: "Let's Start the Conversation"...

Vicky April 20, 2018

IDAHOT 2017 country page: The United Kingdom

European Union of Jewish Students: 5-day seminar "Sex and the Community: Gender and Sexuality in Judaism". Also check out the FB event; May 16 - 21 @ London, England Haslemere Town Council: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia ceremony: The ceremony will...

IDAHO April 10, 2017

IDAHOT Report 2016: The UK

The United Kingdom once again showed an amazing commitment to IDAHOT, with a whole host of events and actions held across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Efforts in support of the day were also seen on an international scale,...

IDAHO May 28, 2016

IDAHOT Reports 2016

IDAHOT 2016: Events in the UK

In response to the IDAHOT 2016 theme, several organisations will take part in actions focused on mental health and wellbeing. At Lancaster University the Queer Futures research group will release information and research around May 17 related to LGBTI youth...

IDAHO April 15, 2016

IDAHOT Report 2015: United Kingdom

In London leading LGBT charity Stonewall marked the day with a special 'human rainbow' made up of young campaigners in support of LGBTI youth. The event took part two days before IDAHOT on the banks of the river Thames and...

IDAHO June 11, 2015

IDAHOT Events 2015: Scotland

As part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia the Scottish Transgender Alliance in partnership with the Equality Network will host a special one day exhibition in Edinburgh celebrating transgender identities in Africa and Turkey. The event will...

IDAHO May 8, 2015

Stonewall UK announce plans for IDAHOT 2015

Leading British LGBT advocates Stonewall have this week announced their plans for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In line with this year's special focus the group will run a special social campaign celebrating the voices of inspiring...

IDAHO May 8, 2015

ARTICLE 19 hosts a discussion on Freedom of Expression in London, UK

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), ARTICLE 19 hosts an evening of discussion about the freedom of expression of sexual orientation and gender identity. Speak Up and Speak Out: Freedom to express sexual orientation and gender...

IDAHO May 15, 2014

IDAHOT celebrations in Northern Ireland

IDAHOT Derry, L'Derry will be celebrating their first event this year for IDAHOT under the theme 'Different Kind of Lunch' and Belfast will start the Anti Homophobia and Transphobia week on Monday, May 12. Derry The organisers are a charity based...

IDAHO May 11, 2014

IDAHOT in the United Kingdom: Events 2014

Once again, the United Kingdom is expected to see events in all major city centres, with actions already announced in 20 towns and cities, including London, Manchester, Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Belfast, Coventry, Swansea... In 2013, approximately 200 events took...

IDAHO April 24, 2014

Prophetic Hope: UK Faith Groups Announce Day of Prayer & Reflection for IDAHOT 2014

Various LGBTI Christian groups will come together for IDAHOT 2014 in London, United Kingdom, for a day's workshop of prayer, film, reflection and talks, under the theme of "Moving from Fear and Hopelessness to Spirit-led Action in Deeply Homophobic Communities"....

IDAHO April 22, 2014

Singing to Set You Free Workshop on May 17 in Norwich, U.K.

Organised by Sing with Pride, the Norwich-based choir from the LGBT community for everyone to celebrate IDAHO Day (International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia) this will be an exhilarating day of harmony singing for anyone who wants to sing -...

IDAHO April 11, 2014

See Videos From London´s 2 Musical Flashmobs

Alongside other events to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013 – including talks, workshops, lectures, fundraisers, live music events, school visits and many more – London was also witness to two Musical Rainbow Flashmob Events ! The staff behind top...

IDAHO April 8, 2014

THE UK’S LESBIAN & GAY FOUNDATION CALLS ON ALLIES TO ’FLY THE FLAG’ FOR IDAHO 2013

The Manchester-based Lesbian & Gay Foundation has just launched a series of initiatives for IDAHO 2013, including the Flying the Flag project, a kiss-in flashmob, and a special May 17th vigil against homophobia, transphobia and bisphobia. Flying the Flag is...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

THE UK HITS THE 50 EVENTS MARK FOR IDAHO 2013!

THE UK HITS THE 50 EVENTS MARK FOR IDAHO 2013 ! As we get into the final countdown to IDAHOT 2013, the United Kingdom has emerged as a major hub for commemorations around the Day. Many of the best and...

IDAHO June 17, 2013

LGBT Youth Scotland ShhOUTs outs against homophobia and transphobia

Young people from LGBT Youth Scotland’s ShhOUT group will be taking part in a workshop on the history of the rainbow flag, and competing in a rainbow treasure hunt – with glorious prizes. Shout works with young people under the...

IDAHO May 17, 2013

UK VOTES FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RIGHTS

MPs have voted 400 to 175 in supporting the government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill – a majority of 225 votes – following an afternoon of heated debate in the House of Commons. About 140 Conservative MPs are thought to...

IDAHO May 17, 2013