IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

In recognition of IDAHO, the US Department of State informed all of its missions around the world about the Day and provided them with best practices related to supporting LGBT groups. The State Department also supported their employees around the world by hosting panels and discussions in embassies and government facilities.

Activists in Montevideo mobilized the local LGBT community to demonstrate love and affection in public spaces under the slogan “Discrimination does not discriminate”.

Activists in the United Arab Emirates commemorated IDAHO 2012 with a message of hope and an appeal for dialogue and change.

Threats from radical right-wing groups and fears for the safety of participants forced the cancellation of a march in Kiev to mark IDAHO 2012 less than an hour before it was due to start. It was the only public event the LGBT community in Kiev had planned for the Day.

Activists in Uganda organized a four-day event with the theme “Don’t Punish Love, Punish Violence” in commemoration of IDAHO 2012.