The annual landmark in global mobilisation for LGBTI Human Rights now stretches over a full week of worldwide action –  Over 1000 events in 120 countries – Many allies join in, from the UN to FC Barcelona. This article provides a general overview of highlights and trends. For details, visit dayagainsthomophobia.org Please also have a look at our reports and …

Hundreds of activists participated today at the 4th Pride event (the first took place in 2012) riding with bicycles at the Boulevard of Martyrs and Boulevard “King Zog I”. They protested for the domestic violence which LGBTI people are facing every day and they demanded to the Prime Minister Edi Rama to keep his promises.  Foreign ambassadors showed up at the …

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has today issued an official statement in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.  The statement speaks of an American commitment to the human rights and dignity of the LGBT community, and also notes that ‘all people deserve to live free from fear, violence, and discrimination.’ The statement …

United Nations bodies and agencies have been marking the day regularly and always passionately This year again their leaders provide inspirational statements of support to sexual and gender diversities The UN Human Rights Office today launches a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT.   The new …

This year, the world of sports gets particularly vocal to mark the IDAHOT FC Barcelona will no doubt rank top of the list of the most influential voices this year as the club signed a special Charter to fight homophobia and released a special video message that reached thousands of fans More information on FC Barcelona’s IDAHOT actions HERE The …