FemLINKPACIFIC’s community radio stations FemTALK 89FM Suva and Labasa dedicated the week of May 17 – 22 to IDAHOT, continuing with the theme of “Rainbow Connections”. The community radio airwaves was used to share information about the ‘herstory’ of IDAHOT and profiled the Rainbow Connections broadcast team partnerships with Haus of Khameleon, DIVA for Equality, Oceania Pride and Rainbow Women’s Network. And …

In Zambia, members of the trans community were preparing to commemorate IDAHOT. The trans youth community planned to have a social event that provides an open dialogue with parents and opinion leaders in an informal setting. Additionally, they were also planning on documenting video diaries. Updates will come soon!

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people and all their allies and friends mobilise to advocate for a world that respects and welcomes gender and sexual diversities.   HERE you can access the global information portal of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia HERE is our Spanish version …

National LGBT organisation LEGABIBO engaged in community mobilization through creating dialogue with members of the community including tribal leaders and the police to stimulate interest in LGBT rights. “It is very important that we have interventions at community level so that Batswana may understand what it means to be LGBTI, so as to avoid violating LGBTI rights”  says LEGABIBO Coordinator, Caine Youngman. In a …

Italy saw a variety of events across the country. Activities included the ‘traditional’ IDAHOT Vigils, street flashmob, IDAHOT Rome, a Diversity Football Cup and many more! As the years before, the Progetto Gionata, together with LGBT Christian Groups coordinated the IDAHOT Vigils around the world. The organisation is based in Italy and there were Prayer Vigils across the country in many various places. …