South Africans once again came out in support of IDAHOT with a broad range of activities, campaigns and events. In Pretoria, OUT LGBT Well Being hosted a two day event alongside the Alliance Française and other members of the international community. The event featured spoken word performances, live music and an art show, all in support of IDAHOT 2016, and …

Organizations from both the public and the Dutch state this year helped mark IDAHOT with a broad range of public events. On a national scale, the Dutch National Gay/Straight Education Alliance called upon schools across the country to address sexual diversity and discrimination within their curriculum. The group also published a number of suggestions online for educators and policy makers. …

In Seoul, Rainbow Action Against Sexual-Minority Discrimination held a special event to mark IDAHOT 2016 with the slogan “Against the hate, sing the equality and spread the rainbow!” The event also included a press statement issued on the problem of discrimination in South Korea (with a focus on transphobic issues), as well as a press conference and social media campaign. …

India has this year seen an incredible range of activities in support of IDAHOT 2016. As well as public actions, workshops and campaigns there have been a number of actions targeting important issues on a national level. Throughout May LGBT health group the Humsafar Trust ran a special project focused on addressing mental health stigma surrounding LGBT people in India. …

IDAHOT 2016 marked the first year of official recognition in Portugal, which was recognized by the government in 2015. As an official day May 17 saw government organisations marking the day in small ways, while a number of public organisations also held events. In Lisbon, campaigners from Dezanove hosted debate with a local Member of European Parliament on the subject …