As in previous years, the United Kingdom saw over 100 events in all parts of the UK in celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Events were registered in at least 34 towns and cities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Actions of the most diverse kinds were held, including street demonstrations, the launch of new legal …

Ecuador As in previous years, various events in several cities were organised in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Ecuador The organization Alfil from Quito, organized in the framework of the activities planned for the week of May 17 a show of videos/short films, signed a public manifesto to be sent to the President of Ecuador, and held …

Colombia Various organisations and hundreds of people came together in Colombia, to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014 A coalition of various organizations came together in Bogota, to coordinate a massive activity for May 17. The organizations that held the event were: Colombia Diversa Bogota Humana UNHCR UN Women The event was titled 1st Fair of Good …

Dominican Republic The organization UNIDI Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic organized the 2nd GLBTH University Forum, in commemoration also of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014. Progressive communities of faith as well as LGBTI family groups also came together to take action on the IDAHOT. The Day in the Dominican Republic was also marked by a video …

Puerto Rico Hundreds of Puerto Ricans from the LGBT community, joined by their allies, marched through the historic streets of the capital, San Juan, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014. “The parade is held to educate our reality as LGBT communities and to show that we are not alone” noted David Román Efe spokesman for All …