From Riotimesonline By Melissa Van Brunnersum, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Human Rights established a National Pact against LGBT-POV (violence against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, and transvestites) last week on Tuesday, May 15th, which aims to combat violence against LGBT peoples and prioritize respect for human dignity and diversity. Federal and State Governments sign pact …

DIA MUNICIPAL DE COMBATE A LGBTFOBIA SESSÃO ESPECIAL DE COMBATE A LGBTFOBIA EM ARACAJU Apresentação do TCC “AVANÇOS, LUTAS E DESAFIOS: TRAJETÓRIAS DO MOVIMENTO LGBT DE SERGIPE”   Data: 18/05/2018 Local: Plenário da CVA –  Câmara de Vereadores de Aracaju Horário: 9h00min Autor do TCC: Marcelo Lima de Menezes Venha compreender e conhecerum pouco da história de luta dosLGBTI – …

As every year since the very first IDAHOT back in 2005, the country’s vibrates with activities from north to south and east to west, far too many to be all listed. A national IDAHOT Brazil coordination committee has been set up to curate information. To be added to the group, please contact comitenacionaldodia17maionobrasildaaliancanacionallgbti-subscribe@yahoogrupos.com.br and join the group on FAcebook  Among the highlights, a …

A number of organisations will hold events in Brazil marking IDAHOT 2016. From small community gatherings to national initiatives, Brazil has promised a range of important and powerful events to mark the day. In line with our theme for 2016, a number of actions will focus on mental health and wellbeing. One of the country’s largest events will take place …

As in previous years Brazil  hosted multiple activities throughout the country to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia The country page on the Spanish version of our website provides more detailed information. Highlights included: Pontal – Sao Paulo In the town of Pontal, Sao Paulo all schools held events during the week of May  17th, with various events …