IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

In Moldova, the 3rd Annual Pride March for Equality took place on May 17 and was organised by GenderDoc-M. Despite disruption by anti-protesters, the march went through the city of Chisinau. Read the statement by the UN Human Rights Office who supported the march here: “Enough with fears, prejudices and stereotypes—it is time to come out of the closet… it is time to …

In South Africa several groups have held actions across the country, as well a s a number of larger public events being held within some of the larger cities. ‘Your LGBT Story is Important’ In Durban LGBT campaigners the Same Love Support Group Toti launched a special Youtube video campaign on May 16th titled ‘Your LGBT Story Is Important’. The group aimed to raise positive …

For many years now, religious groups and communions have been celebrating the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, therefore making a stand for LGBTI rights and Freedom from Violence. Progetto Gionata, together with other Christian Groups and Networks have been preparing material for vigils in numerous cities and countries. 2015 is the 8th year that Progetto Gionata, based in Italy, …

LGBTI young people are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses. Violence, exclusion, bullying, are often their daily reality. You can help change this! Join the call to leaders of the world, launched by a large international alliance of Youth organisations. Signing up to this Thunderclap action will only take you a few seconds. Click here:  I JOIN THE ACTION!   …

Humure, one of the few LGBT organisations in central African country of Burundi, where homosexuality is harshly punished by law (some few years ago a bill was introduced to punish it with life sentence), plans  on organising discussions with the 5 major Human Rights defense organisations in the country. The organisation will also organise a meeting of the transgender community from …