Gionata, an Italian network focussed on questions of homosexuality and faith, has announced that a series of vigils will be held on May 17th, in various Italian cities

Progressive religious voices featured strongly in this year’s actions, with vigils to remember the victims of hate

Various sectors spoke out in favour of LGBTI rights on May 17 in Jamaica, a country widely recognised as one of the most transphobic and homophobic in the world. A Human Rights Symposium, group statements, blog posts, videos

A rainbow soap bubble event in Iwate, was hosted by LGBT activists as their contribution to the Global Rainbow Flashmob.

A peaceful May 17 manifestation in Nairobi city centre was banned at the last minute by police. Local activists advised they had acquired a permit ahead of the event but this was unexpectedly cancelled,