IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Myanmar this year held a number of small anonymous events across the country, organized by independent activists and community groups. The annual “&Proud” photo competition and exhibition was held once again to mark IDAHOT 2016. Running from May 7 until 15, the exhibition featured work from LGBT amateur photographers, as well as professional work of LGBT subjects from the ASEAN …

Lebanon this year saw a wonderful range of events, that not only had a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing, but also provided one of the best selection of actions from across the Middle East. In Beirut, the Lebanese Psychological Association launched a public statement to mark the day. The statement called upon policy makers and the psychology community …

Activists from a number of groups in Armenia this year came together to provide a program of joint actions and events to mark IDAHOT 2016. Led by Pink Armenia and with the support of New Generation NGO, the main event featured a film screening and public presentation by members of the local community on their personal experiences living as LGBT …

Activists and artists in Budapest this year helped to celebrate IDAHOT 2016 with one of the best public events in recent years. Following on from their successful flashmob action in 2015, performers and campaigners from Szemtõl Szembe and Stereo Akt organized a day of miniature flashmobs as part of a broader performance event on discrimination in the country. The event …

Activists this year brought a full calendar of events to Albania, making Tirana and the country once again an amazing centre of LGBT activism. The Tirana Gay (p)Ride was held again for the 5th consecutive year. Hundreds of campaigners and supporters from the LGBT community joined together for a bicycle-powered pride event that took place across the city. As well …