LGBT activists and performance artists from Budapest will once again hold a special IDAHOT flashmob on May 17th. Organised by Szemtõl Szembe and Stereo Akt, the flashmob will be held in a public local in Budapest and will aim to raise awareness of issues facing LGBT young people across Hungary. More news will be announced as details are confirmed. Please follow …

Our friends at PINK Armenia have confirmed they will be marking IDAHOT 2016 with a day packed with events. Before the day begins the group will share a number of Armenian-language images and infographics with information about the LGBT community. The day will also feature a special film screening, a public presentation by members of the LGBT community on their …

In Dar es Saalam members of the local LGBT community will mark IDAHOT 2016 by launching the country’s first National Transgender Forum. The event, organised by local trans and LGB activists, will hope to tackle discrimination surrounding Tanzania’s trans community, while also providing an important opportunity for cooperation and creative outlet. As well as discussion and workshops the day will …

Several events have been planned for Lebanon in what is already proving to be one of the fullest calendars for the Middle East region. In Beirut, local campaign group Helem will hold a number of events from the 12th until 17th of May. As well as a film screening and public discussion the event will also feature a panel discussion …

The European Football V Homophobia and Fare Network have this week opened applications for the 2016 small grants scheme. The fund is available to independent groups across Europe that use sports and football to promote diversity and tackle discrimination. Up to 20 groups will be awarded €400 each. Applications close May 2. For more information and to apply online please …