IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

From Indiatimes MUMBAI | BENGALURU: Towards the end of 2015, Shashi Tharoor did his bit with an unsuccessful Bill in the Lok Sabha to decriminalise gay sex. Earlier, in an unrelated event, Arun Jaitley publicly said the Supreme Court should “reconsider” its 2013 decision which upheld an 1860 law criminalising gay sex. But it is not politicians or ministers, but …

From Pinknews.co.uk On Friday June 26th, the Portuguese Parliament unanimously approved a measure to formally adopt 17 May as the National Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’. In doing so, the Parliament committed to “engage in fulfilling national and international commitments to combat homophobic and transphobic discrimination,” according to Publico. The text of the resolution reads that the day “is celebrated around the world and officially …

This great video documents the 25 events which were organised in Bangkok, Thailand, for this year’s IDAHOT. A must watch!

  We all know the problem: Flyers, pamphlets or posters are often ignored or thrown away before even being read. In Geneva however, activists have come up with a fantastic idea on how to make sure people will have a second look: IDAHOT Placemats. Organizers from the Swiss LGBT group Dialogai, together with their partners at UNAIDS and other groups, first …

The IDAHOT 2015  summary report brings you information and pictures from all continents on the most creative and exciting actions which marked this year’s May 17 celebrations. The report is available in High Resolution Low Resolution A photo slide show with iconic images of this year’s mobilization is also available on our Facebook page (follow the link, then click on …