On May 17, IGLYO – the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Youth and Student Organisation released a resource package for school stakeholders to foster inclusive educational environments. With a focus on youth during this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, IGLYO is proud to launch two resources to support students, activists, teachers and other school stakeholders. The resources are …

The UN Human Rights Office  launched a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT.   The new 2-minute video, “Faces”, celebrates the contributions that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people make to families and local communities around the world. There are no actors, just real people …

Ulrike Lunacek, Vice-President of the European Parliament, reflects on the EP’s role in fighting Homophobia and Transphobia. Ulrike is also member of the IDAHO Committee’s advisory board and a long time LGBT activist. “Fighting homo-, lesbo- and transphobia from the European Parliament  Today in Europe, the fundamental rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people are better respected …

As a joint action for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2015, the IDAHO Committee and UNAIDS Latin America had built two infographics with the latest data from Latin America on the following topics: Situation of men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people in relation to HIV Stigma and discrimination against LGBT people The infographics show the impact of stigma …

Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 17 May 2015 This year, the focus of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) young people. Evidence from across the world shows that these young people are overwhelmingly exposed to stigma, discrimination and …