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IDAHOT Events 2015: Sudan

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As part of its activities on the Sudanese Day against Homophobia and Transphobia and IDAHOT on May 17th 2015, the organisation Bedayaa has announced the launch of its online campaign and participates in an event in Khartoum on May 17th 2015 that includes a gathering of Sudanese LGBTQI community member and a panel discussion. Bedayaa is an organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, …

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IDAHOT Events 2015: Rainbow Flashmobs, Free hugs and more in Russia

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Despite the current situation, many cities in Russia have seen IDAHOT commemorations organized by most regional branches and collective members of the Russian LGBT Network. The biggest celebration yet took place in St. Petersburg with over 350 participants. In Russia, Rainbow flashmobs and other events took place in 16 cities – in Arkhangelsk, Voronezh, Ekaterinburg, Krasnodar, Moscow, Nakhodka, Novosibirsk, Murmansk, Samara, …

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IDAHOT events 2015: Cameroon

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Affirmative Action/Alternative Cameroon organised a series of IDAHOT events in Yaoundé, including a film screening followed by a round table discussion on LGBTI youth, a football match between an LGBTI team and a straight team and a Gala and Pride evening and party where 250 people, straight and gay, celebrated diversity. LGBT organisations from Douala and Garoua, two main cities of …

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IDAHOT Events 2015: Proud Lebanon releases star-studded anti-homophobia message

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Lebanese civil society group Proud Lebanon have this week released a special video message to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.  The video, which was created by members of the group to promote the message behind IDAHOT. The video features several well-known Lebanese personalities, including director Zeina Daccache and television host Fouad Yammine, as well as activists …

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IDAHOT Events 2015: Ireland

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Across Ireland and Northern Ireland, pro-LGBT faith groups once again marked IDAHOT with ecumenical services and invited speakers. The events were coordinated by Changing Attitude Ireland. According to Dr Richard O’Leary, Chair of Changing Attitude Ireland (CAI) “These services and talks help raise awareness among people of faith about the issues of homophobia and transphobia. This year IDAHOT is particularly significant for us …

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