IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

This year, as part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Australian activists from across the country made tremendous efforts to advance the causes of LGBT equality. As well as being one of the most widely-engaged countries in the world, Australia also saw an incredible degree of youth-focused actions that put young people at the forefront of the …

This year many activists across New Zealand came together to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by addressing the issues facing their local communities. This year the country was named the best in the world for the legal situation of LGBTI individuals by The Guardian newspaper, and the actions that took part this year reflect the people’s …

In North Vancouver local authorities marked the day officially by flying the rainbow flag after activists petitioned for their council to take action for May 17th. In British Columbia LGBTI youth group Out In Schools ran their regular Rise Against Homophobia film competition, in which young people ages 12 to 19 were invited to create and share short films tackling …

In the United States of America widespread support was seen across the country. Actions were reported in at least 30 states, as well as in the halls of government, and many Americans from all backgrounds this year helped to make the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia one of the most successful yet. Despite the day cooinciding with graduation …

In London leading LGBT charity Stonewall marked the day with a special ‘human rainbow’ made up of young campaigners in support of LGBTI youth. The event took part two days before IDAHOT on the banks of the river Thames and saw dozens of supporters join in bright colours and arrange themselves like a rainbow. As well as the one-off rainbow …