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.

LGBT activists in Lesotho made history on the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013, by organising the country’s first ever pride march

The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia in Mauritius was marked by the 8th anniversary of LGBT group Collectif Arc en Ciel (CAEC)

On May 17, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, a coalition of organisations defending sexual minorities in Burundi launched a

IDAHO mobilisations in Algeria centred on the publication of the ‘Colors and Shapes’ book,