Various activities were held to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Costa Rica organized by the civil society and LGBT/human rights activists. CIPAC, the Ministry of Education MEP, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Costa Rica, and the Union of Workers of the Costa Rican Education (SEC), presented a campaign to educate without discrimination in schools across …
Read More »IDAHOT Report 2015: Panama
Various activities were held in Panama to mark May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The organization New Men and Women of Panama held on May 16, for the second consecutive year, the 2nd Walk Against Phobias of Sexual Diversity. Under the slogan “We do not ask tolerance. We demand more respect ” they marched on Saturday 16 …
Read More »IDAHOT Report 2015: Ecuador
Ecuador hosted once again multiple events to mark May 17th. The various actions were developed across the country to make visible the demands of the LGBTIQ community. In the city of Cuenca various activities were carried out in order to promote awareness, and voice claims to fight against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. The second Public Kissing Festival took place under the …
Read More »IDAHOT Report 2015: Nicaragua
Nicaragua hosted one more time celebrations for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Many activities were organized by the civil society, LGBT and human rights activists. The National LGBT Committee, which brings together 23 LGBT groups from around the country and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities, once more brought together everyone in celebration of May 17. In Managua, CONISIDA …
Read More »IDAHOT Report 2015: Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic once again hosted a serie of activities to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The events were organized LGBT activists with support from various European embassies. To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, embassies of European countries in the country projected a film adaptation of a French short ‘Sand Dollars’. The screening was …
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