More than 90 events were reported in the United Kingdom, making it one of the largest national mobilisations of the year. Actions for the Global Rainbow Flashmob took place in London, Manchester, Brighton, Sheffield, Newcastle, Swansea and Glasgow. Foreign Secretary, William Hague, also underscored his, and the UK government’s, support for May 17, with a special statement published at the start of the Day.

1. Activistas LGBT se manifestaron frente a Ministerio de Justicia en Dia Internacional contra la Homofobia Medio centenar de activistas lGBT de Lima se reunieron frente a la sede del Ministerio de Justicia en

Actions for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia took place in nine different cities in Ireland. Various events gave a specific platform to progressive religious voices

Egyptian activists marked the year’s commemorations by launching an online campaign for May 11 to be recognised as ‘EDAHO’

The First National GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Summit was held in Toronto, May 17 – 20. This gathered together young people and educators from across Canada with a focus on promoting safer and more inclusive schools for everyone. Organisers also staged a rainbow flashmob event on the first evening of the conference – Friday, May 17. In central Montreal, a special …