From Brussels Time Several hundred people took part yesterday in a silent march to commemorate the murder of Ihsane Jarfi, whose death in 2013 was seen as the first clear case of a homophobic hate crime in Brussels. The ceremony also included the inauguration of a gable-wall painting of Ihsane (photo).The occasion coincided with International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. …
Read More »Riot Creates Special ‘League of Legends’ Icon to Celebrate IDAHOTB
from Variety.com May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), and “League of Legends” developer Riot Games is releasing a special in-game icon to celebrate. The icon, available from now until the end of May, depicts a rainbow of poros, the cute furry creatures found on the “League of Legends” map. There’s also a special rainbow …
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From Fiji Times Event to raise awareness on LGBTQI challenges Members of the LGBT Rainbow Pride Group . Picture: BALJEET SINGH DISCRIMINATION and harassment endured by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community is still eminent in society. Rainbow Pride Foundation (RPF) executive director Isikeli Vulavou claimed because of their sexuality or gender identity, many …
Read More »Cuba goes all out in IDAHOTB celebrations
A report from the Washington Blade by Michael Lavers HAVANA — The transgender actress Daniela Vega who starred in “A Fantastic Woman” on Saturday participated in a march that commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Havana. Daniela Vega was sitting next to Mariela Castro, the daughter of former Cuban President Raúl Castro who directs the country’s …
Read More »Indian TV celebrities stand in solidarity against discrimination on IDAHOTB
From International Business Times International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is celebrated around the world each year to bring attention to the discrimination and violence LGBTQ people still face, as well as to recognize advancements in LGBTQ equality. At least 75 countries criminalize same-sex relationships and in up to 10 countries same-sex conduct may be punishable by death. …
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