Despite the threat of violence present in Pakistan’s current climate, national campaigners from Naz Pakistan bravely held an event to mark IDAHOT 2016. On May 15 the group hosted a drag show and panel discussion on trans and LGB discrimination in the country, specifically focusing on the psychological impact of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. The event featured performances from members …

The Gay Straight Alliance of Serbia this year held their 2015/16 Raimbow Awards ceremony on May 17, to coincide with IDAHOT 2016. The event celebrate diversity and progress within the Serbian LGBT community by recognizing the individuals and organisations who have worked towards the equality of the LGBT community. The event took place in Belgrade City Hall and saw awards …

This year saw the first event ever held to mark IDAHOT in Swaziland. Organised by local campaigners from the Rock of Hope, House of Our Pride and Health Plus 4 Men, the event saw around 150 members of the LGBT community, plus allies, gather for an open social event, which also helped raise awareness of LGBT sexual health. Due to …

Community organisers in Krakow once again held Poland’s annual May Queer Festival, which ran throughout the week of IDAHOT. Timed to coincide with IDAHOT 2016, the event ran from May 11 – 22 and included a wide range of inclusive and fun activities that included talks and public forums, workshops, live performances, film screenings, parties and political protests. The event …

Campaigners in Nepal this year held a small private event to mark IDAHOT 2016. The event, Miss Pink 2016, was organized by the Blue Diamond Society and local health group CruiseAIDS Nepal. As well as being an important social outlet and celebration of sexuality, the event acted as an education opportunity for the LGBT community, which included talks and resources …