Myanmar The days was marked in 10 cities in Myanmar. A series of public events to mark the Day was organized by Colors Rainbow, Myanmar LGBT Rights Network, YG Event and the American Center. Canada Embassy in Yangon, British Embassy in Yangon, Swedish Fund for Human Rights supported and collaborated in the organizing the events. A full report by main organiser …

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe was one of various countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where the IDAHOT 2014 provided an entry point for encouraging discussion around sexual rights, with religious and political leaders, and on the part of the general public. Communities gathered at the Dutch embassy in the capital Harare, where Richman Rangwani, a leading councillor with the country’s ruling Zanu-PF party, spoke …

Lebanon Saturday, May 17, 2014, marked the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia worldwide and in Lebanon. Though traditionally seen as one of the most open countries in the Middle East, Lebanon still imposes significant legal and social discrimination against gay and transgender individuals. Activists from across the sexual orientation spectrum joined Lebanese gay rights group Helem on Saturday to …

Armenia In a very hostile environment, PINK Armenia and other groups, including the “New Generation” Humanitarian NGO, marked May 17 with 15 videos in dedication to freedom of expression. Activists also sent letters to the President of Armenia, the President of National Assembly, the Ombudsman and Minister of Justice, as well as the Prime Minister, to urge them to take …

Japan The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was observed in at least nine different cities in Japan, with diverse events and actions such as movie screenings, public lectures, club parties and street interventions. Call Me Kuchu, a film depicting the fight of Ugandan LGBT activist in advocating equal rights for LGBT individuals, was screened in Iwate, Tokyo, and Fukuoka …