The Netherlands saw a variety of events, from religious ceremonies and vigils to parties and movie screenings, and of course, the raising of the rainbow flag. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of The Netherlands joined the global celebrations. The Deputy Secretary General together with a Senegalese LGBT Activist hoisted the rainbow flag outside the ministry, the flag stayed there the entire IDAHOT week. The …

As in previous years, CENESEX Cuba is organizing the 8th Cuban Day Against Homophobia. The week-long ceremony started on Saturday May 9th with a symbolic same-sex wedding ceremony headed by President Castro’s daughter Mariela, who has for many years heralded Cuba’s social and political progress on LGBT rights. This year the National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX), with the support of …

As part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia the Scottish Transgender Alliance in partnership with the Equality Network will host a special one day exhibition in Edinburgh celebrating transgender identities in Africa and Turkey. The event will be made up of two special bodies of work: Proudly African and Transgender and Proudly Trans in Turkey and will …

Leading British LGBT advocates Stonewall have this week announced their plans for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.  In line with this year’s special focus the group will run a special social campaign celebrating the voices of inspiring young LGBT people and why they stand up for LGBT youth as young campaigners, as well as a mass public …

Macedonia says No to Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The organisation LGBT United Tetovo Macedonia prepared for a week of sharing the message. In celebration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, LGBT United Tetovo Macedonia organised an event in Tetovo, Macedonia. For IDAHOT, the organisers have designed posters and flyers with the clear message: Say No to Homophobia, Transphobia and …