New Zealand In New Zealand, events to commemorate the IDAHOT 2014 took place in six different locations, and included an art project and series of nationwide picnics. Kia ora! Big Gay Picnics Across New Zealand, communities came together for picnic events across the country which were organised to celebrate love, equality and acceptance, around the IDAHOT 2014. Everyone was invited …

Azerbaijan In Azerbaijan, the organisation Nəfəs LGBT Azərbaycan Alyansı prepared two actions in order to commemorate IDAHOT 2014. The actions highlighted the importance of accepting LGBT people as part of society and also challenged violence and hatred against LGBT comunities with a European-wide campaign. In 2001, Azerbaijan joined the Council of Europe and committed to several obligations, and yet LGBT …

Israel In Israel, LGBTI organisations and allies came together for two events in Jerusalem, as well as two events in Tel Aviv and a radio interview to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014, amongst other highlights. Jerusalem Coordinated by Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance, there were two events planned prior to May 17 in commemoration of …

Egypt Egyptian activists marked May 17, 2014, with the “Everyone is Different” online campaign, as well as a day of action to support trans communities, sport activities, theatre plays, media productions, videos, articles and radio episodes about homophobia. The campaign “Everyone is Different” started on May 11 and included a series of events until May 17. The organizers started the …

Kyrgyzstan In Kyrgyzstan, the organisation Labrys organised a diverse week-long programme in celebration of the IDAHOT – the ‘Kyrgyz Week Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2014′. The events addressed new legal and political developments in Kyrgyzstan, especially given the recent tabling of draft legislation to criminalise homosexual ‘Propaganda’ in the national Parliament. On March 26, 2014 two members of the …