In Ljubljana, Slovenia, IDAHOT celebrated with a joint event together with the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2015. Additionally, Ljubljana Pride hosted an event that took place a few days before IDAHOT. Additional Information: The organisation Legebitra has decided to join IDAHOT and Aids Candlelight memorial into one event on the 17th of May. It will happen at their cultural and information centre Legebitra. The short …
Read More »IDAHOT Events 2015: Portugal – Free hugs
In Portugal, LGBT youth organisations spread the message of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with Free Hugs actions across the country. In Portugal and as a national LGBT youth organisation, rede ex aequo continued to act for visibility and equality for LGBT youth in Portugal. Therefore and, as the past years they distributed free hugs in busy streets and …
Read More »IDAHOT Events 2015: Turkey
May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), has been celebrated with the largest participation ever in the Turkish capital. This year’s slogan “We are marching for freedom and love” attracted thousands under rainbow flags, marking the end of the 10th International Anti-Homophobia Meeting organized by Kaos GL Association. In dedication to the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and …
Read More »IDAHOT Events 2015: Fiji – Community Radio and Creative Arts
FemLINKPACIFIC’s community radio stations FemTALK 89FM Suva and Labasa dedicated the week of May 17 – 22 to IDAHOT, continuing with the theme of “Rainbow Connections”. The community radio airwaves was used to share information about the ‘herstory’ of IDAHOT and profiled the Rainbow Connections broadcast team partnerships with Haus of Khameleon, DIVA for Equality, Oceania Pride and Rainbow Women’s Network. And …
Read More »IDAHOT Events 2015: Zambia
In Zambia, members of the trans community were preparing to commemorate IDAHOT. The trans youth community planned to have a social event that provides an open dialogue with parents and opinion leaders in an informal setting. Additionally, they were also planning on documenting video diaries. Updates will come soon!
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