Iran Iranian LGBT and feminist activists commemorated May 17, as a way of promoting freedom of expression for LGBT people, and for all, in Iran. One of the goals of the campaigns was to end hate speech against, and scapegoating of, LGBT communities and women in the media, and to promote free expression for all. May 17 in Tehran: No …

RABAT (AFP) – The association ” Voices of Sexual Minorities ” has launched a campaign in Morocco to fight against the “ill treatment of sexual minorities” within Moroccan society , ahead of the International Day against Homophobia to be held on May 17th.

Norway Since Norwegians celebrate Norway’s Constitutional Day on May 17, IDAHOT actions usually do not take place. Nevertheless, LLH (LGBT Organisation for Norway) used the occasion to mark IDAHOT by launching an initiative for Euro Pride 2014, which will be held in Oslo in June. The following press release was published on May 16 and can also be found on the Euro Pride …

Luxembourg In Luxembourg, various actions including an online campaign were organised to commemorate the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. Rosa Lëtzebuerg, together with the information center CIGALE held an action called “1000 Hands against Discrimination” at the Clairfontainesplaz in the city of Luxembourg. The action also consisted of an information booth which included information about the Come Out Campaign …

Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, at least one event in commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia can be reported on. The event highlighted the achievements and efforts that have been put forward in the last year with an award ceremony. Like the years before, the bePROUD Awards took place the night before May 17 in commemoration …