IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Activists from GBT men’s group SGRainbow this year help a number of events aimed at supporting GBT men in Singapore, as well as the broader LGBT community. The day of events included a nature bike ride and several events focused around health and wellbeing, including the opportunity to gain health advice and useful resources. The events are also part of …

Greece this year saw a number of smaller community events, including several casual events organized within the LGBT community, as well as some ongoing campaigns from a number of organisations. In Athens, youth action group AEGEE_Athina hosted a number of young LGBTI activists from across Europe for a weekend of youth-focused talks, workshops and activism. The campaign camp, Beyond The …

Tunisian feminist and LGBT activists once again came together this year to hold the second edition of Chouftouhonna, Tunisia’s International Feminist Art Festival. The festival ran throughout the IDAHOT period and featured art and performances from campaigners and profressional artists, that included several pieces focused on the experiences of LGB women. On an international level, an online campaign was launched …

In Nairobi, the Suncity Africa Foundation and the Central Initiative for Transgender, Young Gay, Lesbian and Asylum Seekers (CITY GLASS) hosted a two-day event for IDAHOT 2016 that focused on the experiences of LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees. The event, Refugee Pride, hoped to raise awareness of the specific difficulties faced by LGBTI asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Kenya …

Sweden this year showed an amazing commitment to IDAHOT, with a range of powerful actions held across the country to mark May 17. In Stockholm, the local Amnesty International hosted a special ‘Kiss-In’ against discrimination. The event, organized alongside local LGBT campaigners, invited the LGBT community and allies to ‘Make out and make change’ in a public event held in …