United States IDAHO Report 2013

In the US, over 15 state representatives pledged to commemorate the day through official proclamations and ceremonies. Organisers in California, Illinois, New York, Minnesota, Washington, Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C, and throughout the rest of the country hosted activities in commemoration of the day. US faith leaders convened in Washington, D.C at the National Cathedral to join IDAHO faith events which took place around the world. For the first time ever, the eponymous state of Idaho recognised IDAHO as an official Day. For the 4th year running activists in Georgia organised a four-day series of events around May 17. In Utah, the exhibition ‘Trans*forming Salt Lake City’ brought a trans community focused art exhibition to the streets.


Street Exhibition ‘Trans*forming Salt Lake City’ Marks May 17 2013 in Utah
In Portland, Oregon, fans of Portland Timbers Football Club, marked the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia with a massive rainbow coloured Mexican wave on match day.

‘Pride not Prejudice’: Portland Timbers fans club Timbers Army mark IDAHO 2013 in Portland, Oregon, United States
Sadly, the night of May 17, 2013 was also marked by the homophobic murder of Mark Carson, a 32-year old gay man, in Greenwich Village, New York City. Thousands of people participated in rallies, marches and vigils held over the following nights to protest against LGBT hate crimes, and to honour his life.