IDAHOTB DAHOT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The International Federation of LGBTI Youth organisations, IGLYO, shares insights on why it matters. Original article here     Brussels, December 1st, 2014 – On occasion of World AIDS Day, IGLYO, the International LGBTQ Youth & Student Organisation, call on the European Union, governments, NGOs, health services providers, and activists, to work together to ensure equal access to appropriate healthcare …

The International Planned Parenthood Federation offers interesting insights on this issue, which we republish for World Aids Day Original article here HIV is now the second largest cause of adolescent mortality globally. Here Alvaro Bermejo, Executive Director of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, asks why and what can be done to address young people’s needs.   You’re a 15 year old who’s …

Next IDAHOT-May 17 will put a particular global focus on LGBTI youth. World Aids Day today certainly also provides an important opportunity to draw our attention to the very specific issues that young LGBT experience in the face of HIV. Indeed, many factors increase the vulnerability of young LGBTI people: Direct factors include Lack of information Assumptions from healthcare professionals …

ICONS  – Initiative against Homophobia in Sports – announces tournament in Milano. More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1456392454614856/    

  All young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* & Intersex, LGBTI, people have the right to grow up in safe and welcoming environments, where they can develop their personalities and talents respectfully of their individualities. The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT),  will provide an opportunity to collectively amplify the message that what young people really need to be protected from is homo/trans/bi-phobia. …