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		<title>Hong Kong &#8211; IDAHOTB 2018 Country Page</title>
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		<title>Asia-Pacific regional forum will celebrate family diversities</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 08:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum will hold several events over 2 days to coincide with The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) global 2017 theme focus issues being on &#8220;families&#8221;. The forum will raise awareness of the existence of rainbow families in the Asia-Pacific region and highlight the importance of family support. Personal experiences from Australia, China, ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The inaugural Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum will hold several events over 2 days to coincide with The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) global 2017 theme focus issues being on &#8220;families&#8221;. The forum will raise awareness of the existence of rainbow families in the Asia-Pacific region and highlight the importance of family support. Personal experiences from Australia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will be shared in support of research findings advocating for the urgent need for recognition, protection and equal treatment of rainbow families and LGBTI people.<br />
<strong>Thursday 11th May 2017: </strong></p>
<p>Gayby Baby: Hong Kong Premiere<br />
Registration, Networking and Light Refreshments[a] 6.15 &#8211; 6.30pm<br />
6.30 &#8211; 6.40pm<br />
Welcome Remarks and Opening of Asia-Pacific Rainbow Family Forum</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
David Aughey[b][c], Head of Legal, Asia-Pacific at Bloomberg LP.</p>
<p>The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG (Video Address)</p>
<p>Damien Dunn, Consul, Australian[d] Consul-General, Hong Kong</p>
<p>6.40 &#8211; 8.05pm<br />
Screening of Gayby Baby Documentary: Hong Kong Premiere<br />
Gayby Baby is an Australian documentary about the experiences of kids with same-sex parents. Told from the perspective of the kids, Gayby Baby is an intimate and sometimes humorous account of four children and their families.</p>
<p>8.10 &#8211; 8.50pm<br />
Panel Discussion &#8211; Gayby Babies in Asia-Pacific</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Darcy Davison-Roberts, Assistant Solicitor at Daly &amp; Associates</p>
<p>Aries Liu, Organiser 彩虹爱宝贝&#8221;Rainbow*Love*Babies&#8221;<br />
Maivon Wahid Cpp (CIPD) Snr Analyst Digital &amp; Strategic Transformation, Country Lead, ANZ Pride Network Fiji</p>
<p>Moderator:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum</p>
<p>8.55 &#8211; 9.00pm<br />
Closing Remarks</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Lilian Wu, Producer, Inside the Chinese Closet</p>
<p>Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator<br />
<strong>Friday 12th May 2017 Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum</strong><br />
8.00-8.30am<br />
Registration, Networking and Tea and Coffee<br />
8.30 &#8211; 8.45am<br />
Welcome Remarks and IFED Video[e]
<p>Speakers:<br />
David Aughey, Head of Legal, Asia-Pacific at Bloomberg LP</p>
<p>Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum</p>
<p>The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG (Video Address) [f]
<p>Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator<br />
8.45 &#8211; 9.40am<br />
Assisted Reproductive Technology in Asia-Pacific</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Stephen Page, Partner, Harrington Family Lawyers, Chair, Surrogacy Australia Legal Committee</p>
<p>Dr Cecilia, Chan Hoi Yan, Assistant Professor, Dept of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong.</p>
<p>Jacqui Tomlins, Rainbow Family and Australian Marriage Equality Campaigner</p>
<p>Video Link:<br />
Dr. Sandy Chuan, San Diego Fertility Centre</p>
<p>Dr. Susanna J. Park, San Diego Fertility Centre</p>
<p>Richard ç, Founder Surrogacy with Confidence, Author of Our Journey, One Couple’s Guide to US Surrogacy</p>
<p>Moderator:<br />
Marty Forth: Rainbow Families of Hong Kong, Coordinator<br />
9.30- 9.45am<br />
Rainbow Families and Human Rights</p>
<p>Speakers: (Video Address)<br />
ProfessorEmeritus Vitit Muntarbhorn, the United Nations Independent Expert charged with investigating Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.<br />
9.40 &#8211; 10.25am<br />
A Legislative Overview for Rainbow Families in Asia</p>
<p>Speakers<br />
Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for Asia, OutRight International</p>
<p>Peter Fenyves, Will Writer, Professional Wills Ltd</p>
<p>Azan Marwah, Barrister / Mediator at Gilt Chambers</p>
<p>Stephen Page, Partner, Harrington Family Lawyers, Chair, Surrogacy Australia Legal Committee</p>
<p>Moderator:<br />
Annemarie Evans, Broadcaster/Journalist, RTHK<br />
10.25 &#8211; 10.30am<br />
Hornet #WeAreOne Support Taiwan: Global Action for IDAHOT</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum</p>
<p>Maivon Wahid Cpp (CIPD) Snr Analyst Digital &amp; Strategic Transformation, Country Lead, ANZ Pride Network Fiji<br />
10.30 &#8211; 10.45am<br />
Coffee and Networking Break<br />
10.45 &#8211; 10.55am<br />
Rainbow Families Country Profile:[v] Japan</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Hal Ono, Founder &amp; Coordinator for Nijiiro-Kazoku (Rainbow Family Japan)</p>
<p>Kumiko Matsumoto, Nijiiro-Kazoku (Rainbow Family Japan)<br />
10.55 &#8211; 11.05am<br />
Rainbow Families Country Profile: Thailand</p>
<p>Speaker:<br />
Matcha Phorn-in, Director, Sangsan Anakot Yawachon Development Project<br />
11.05 &#8211; 11.15am<br />
Rainbow Families Country Profile: Philippines</p>
<p>Speaker:<br />
Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for Asia, OutRight International<br />
11.15 &#8211; 12.00pm<br />
Asia-Pacific Travel and Safe Spaces for Rainbow Families</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for Asia, OutRight International</p>
<p>Darcy Davison-Roberts, Assistant Solicitor at Daly &amp; Associates</p>
<p>Sachi Qin, Director Director of TaTa-Les Support, China</p>
<p>Maivon Wahid Cpp (CIPD) Snr Analyst Digital &amp; Strategic Transformation, Country Lead, ANZ Pride<br />
Network Fiji</p>
<p>Moderator:<br />
Marion McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer, Asia Pacific Region, Ogilvy Public Relations, Founder, Ogilvy Pride Hong Kong<br />
12.00 &#8211; 12.30pm<br />
Rainbow Families Country Profile: Hong Kong and China[w]
<p>Speakers:<br />
Brian Leung, Campaign Manager, Big Love Alliance</p>
<p>Sachi Qin, Director Director of TaTa-Les Support, China<br />
12.30 &#8211; 1.15pm<br />
Lunch and Networking<br />
1.15 &#8211; 2.00pm<br />
The Kids Are More Than Alright</p>
<p>PFLAG Vietnam Video</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Matcha Phorn-in, Director, Sangsan Anakot Yawachon Development Project</p>
<p>Kumiko, Nijiiro-Kazoku, (Rainbow Family Japan)</p>
<p>Tan Loke Khoon, Partner, Baker McKenzie</p>
<p>Jacqui Tomlins, Rainbow Family and Australian Marriage Equality Campaigner</p>
<p>Ricki-Lee Van Het Wout, Master of Architecture Student at The University of Hong Kong</p>
<p>Moderator:<br />
Marty Forth: Rainbow Families of Hong Kong, Coordinator<br />
2.00 &#8211; 2.45pm<br />
Rainbow Families in the Eyes of Faith, Society and the Media</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Annabelle Baker, ‎Director at LUSH Asia</p>
<p>Aries Liu, Organiser 彩虹爱宝贝(Rainbow*Love*Babies)</p>
<p>James Yang, Policy Analyst, UNDP, China, Being LGBTI in Asia</p>
<p>Pearl Wong, Executive Secretary, Queer Theology Academy</p>
<p>Moderator:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum<br />
2.45 &#8211; 3.00pm<br />
Closing Remarks and Rainbow Families Video</p>
<p>Speakers:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum<br />
Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator [ad]
3.00 &#8211; 3.15pm<br />
Networking Break and Prepare for Closed Delegate Forums [ae]
3.15 &#8211; 4.00pm<br />
Delegate Workshop: Closed Forum: APAC Rainbow Family Delegates<br />
Mental Health and Well-being of Families with Same-sex/Diverse Parents<br />
Facilitators:<br />
Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for Asia, OutRight International<br />
Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator<br />
4.00 &#8211; 4.45pm<br />
Delegate Workshop: Closed Forum: Asia-Pacific Rainbow Family Delegates<br />
Yogyakarta Principles (Principle 24), UPR Mechanisms and UN Definition of Families</p>
<p>Yogyakarta Principles: The Right to Found a Family<br />
Everyone has the right to found a family, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Families exist in diverse forms. No family may be subjected to discrimination on the basis of the sexual orientation or gender identity of any of its members.<br />
More details: http://www.yogyakartaprinciples.org/principle-24/<br />
UN Definition of Families<br />
During the 31st session of the Council, the High Commissioner for Human Rights presented his report on the Protection of the family, recalling the lack “definition of the family under international human rights law” and the need to “recognize the diverse and changing forms of the family institution, in accordance with the different social, cultural and economic characteristics of every society; the promotion of equality between men and women; and the effective protection and promotion of the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and any other family member, without distinctions. Moreover, ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, should be an integral part of development efforts.”</p>
<p>The report notes that “international standards set forth at least two minimum conditions for the recognition and protection of families at the national level: first, the respect for the principle of equality and non-discrimination, including the equal treatment of women; and second, the effective guarantee of the best interest of the child”, adding that “the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has called upon States to provide legal recognition of same-sex couples.”<br />
Regarding children’s rights, the report highlights that “Children should be recognized as rights holders.” “International human rights law protects children from being discriminated against within the family on the basis of gender, disability, family status or any grounds.”<br />
CRIN Child Rights International Network: These include entrenched conceptions of family and norms that are inconsistent with human rights and the principle of non­discrimination. Patriarchal family structures, for example, are known to solidify the cultural construction of gender and allow for gender ­based discrimination and violence against women and girls to endure. And a heteronormative conception of family fails to recognise the diversity of family structures and sexual orientations, which can result in the abandonment or abuse at the hands of family members of children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. https://www.crin.org/sites/default/files/crin_submission_protection_of_the_family.pdf<br />
NELFA Network of European LGBTIQ* Families Associations: http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/ProtectionFamily/CivilSociety/NetworkEuropeanLGTB.pdf<br />
Facilitators:<br />
Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for Asia, OutRight International<br />
Jacqui Tomlins, Rainbow Family and Australian Marriage Equality Campaigner<br />
Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator<br />
4.45 &#8211; 5.00pm<br />
Plenary Reporting and Close of Delegate Workshops<br />
Speakers:<br />
Ging Cristobal, Project Coordinator for Asia, OutRight International<br />
Jacqui Tomlins, Rainbow Family and Australian Marriage Equality Campaigner<br />
Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator<br />
Friday 12th May 2017<br />
Registration, Networking and Light Refreshments 6.30 &#8211; 6.55pm<br />
7.00 &#8211; 7.15pm<br />
Welcome Remarks and Recap of Asia-Pacific Rainbow Family Forum<br />
Speaker:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum<br />
7.15 &#8211; 8.30pm<br />
Screening of Inside the Chinese Closet<br />
8.30 &#8211; 9.15pm<br />
Inside The Chinese Closet Panel Discussion<br />
Speakers:<br />
Mei Jie (Pu Chunmei), Subject of the documentary Inside the Chinese Closet, and a former Executive of PFLAG China<br />
Aries Liu, Organiser 彩虹爱宝贝 (&#8220;Rainbow*Love*Babies&#8221;)<br />
Lilian Wu, Producer, Inside the Chinese Closet<br />
James Yang, Policy Analyst, UNDP China, Being LGBTI in Asia<br />
Moderator:<br />
Abby Lee, Co-Founder of Les Peches, Double Happiness and Co-Director of Pink Dot<br />
9.25 &#8211; 9.25pm<br />
PFLAG China &#8211; PFLAG Hong Kong Launch Announcement<br />
Speakers:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum<br />
Brian Leung, Campaign Manager, Big Love Alliance<br />
9.25 &#8211; 9.30pm<br />
Closing Remarks<br />
Speakers:<br />
Bess Hepworth, Founder, Planet Ally, Advisor, Being LGBTI and Asia-Pacific Transgender Network and Co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum<br />
Maria von Känel, IFED Founder &amp; Coordinator</p>
<p>Event Organisers<br />
Planet Ally<br />
Planet Ally is a new global multimedia platform committed to LGBTI and ally travel information and advocacy. Planet Ally empowers LGBTI people and allies to make informed travel decisions.<br />
We want to live on a planet of allies!<br />
IFED<br />
The first International Family Equality Day (IFED) was launched in 2012 as a sign of solidarity and pride to promote equality for all families. The 5th International Family Equality Day in 2016 was commemorated in 74 towns and 36 countries worldwide, whether on a smaller scale with picnics, gathering together, celebrating in safe spaces or with big public events. The Council of Europe recognises the IFED as an important tool to combat homophobia and transphobia and to promote a tolerant and cohesive society.</p>
<p>Download the <a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/OFFICIAL-Press-Release-Asia-Pacific-Rainbow-Families-Forum.pdf">OFFICIAL Press Release Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum</a></p>
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		<title>IDAHOT 2017 country page: China</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planet Ally and International Family Equality Day: The Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum; May 11 and 12 from  @ Bloomberg, 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen&#8217;s Rd. Central, Hong Kong Planet Ally: film screening Gayby Baby: Hong Kong Premiere;  May 11, 6:15 p.m @ Bloomberg, 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen&#8217;s Rd. Central, Hong Kong China LGBT Youth Network: 517 campaign &#8211; online campaign, thorough ...]]></description>
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/PlanetAllyApp/about/?ref=page_internal">Planet Ally</a> and <a href="http://www.internationalfamilyequalityday.org/">International Family Equality Day</a>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/asia-pacific-rainbow-families-forum-may-11-12-hong-kong-tickets-33386465818">The Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum</a>; May 11 and 12 from  @ Bloomberg, 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen&#8217;s Rd. Central, Hong Kong</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/PlanetAllyApp/about/?ref=page_internal">Planet Ally</a>: film screening <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2064567293770350/">Gayby Baby: Hong Kong Premiere</a>;  May 11, 6:15 p.m @ Bloomberg, 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen&#8217;s Rd. Central, Hong Kong</li>
<li>China LGBT Youth Network: 517 campaign &#8211; <a href="http://www.lgbtyouthcn.com/">online campaign</a>, thorough the month</li>
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		<title>IDAHOT Events 2015: Hong Kong &amp; Macau</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As in previous years, Hong Kong hosted a series of events in commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Pink Alliance, together with a number of organisations, such as Action Q, Amnesty International Hong Kong, Beyond the Boundary &#8211; Knowing and Concerns Intersex, China Study Society- University of Macau, Hong Kong Shue Yan University Student&#8217;s Union, Lingnan University ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>As in previous years, Hong Kong hosted a series of events in commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.</h4>
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			We are still busy collecting information on this year&#8217;s IDAHOT activities and are waiting to hear back from activists and event organisers. If you have information to share with us, please write us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org
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<p>Pink Alliance, together with a number of organisations, such as Action Q, Amnesty International Hong Kong, Beyond the Boundary &#8211; Knowing and Concerns Intersex, China Study Society- University of Macau, Hong Kong Shue Yan University Student&#8217;s Union, Lingnan University Students&#8217; Union, Queer Straight Alliance (QSA), Rainbow of Macau, Sex and Gender Concern Group- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University Students&#8217; Union and the Transgender Resource Center have started their IDAHOTI event this year on April 8th. Celebrations lasted almost 40 days this year and featured exhibitions and public events across the area.</p>
<p>The theme for this year&#8217;s IDAHOTI in Hong Kong was LGBTI Youth / Intersex hence the change of name to IDAHOTI</p>
<p>The &#8216;Growing Pains&#8217; special exhibition took place in at least 6 colleges and other venues in Hong Kong and Macau and included talks and workshops about the issues facing young LGBTI people.<img class="aligncenter wp-image-10873 size-medium" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IDAHOT-Hong-Kong-2015-3-300x168.jpg" alt="IDAHOT Hong Kong 2015-3" width="300" height="168" /></p>
<p>Dates for the exhibitions were as followed:</p>
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<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>8th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> to 15th April: </b>Chinese University </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">of Hong Kong 香港中文大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>14th </b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b>April: </b>Chinese University of </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Hong Kong 香港中文大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Sharing </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 1.5;">- Difference and Inclusion 座談會 &#8211; </span><span class="s3" style="line-height: 1.5;">差異與包容－性態與公民教育的思考</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>14th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> to 16th April: </b>Hong Kong University </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">香港大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>15th </b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b>April:</b> University of Macau </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">澳門大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2"><span class="s2">Sharing: </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 1.5;">&#8220;How gays grew up?&#8221;</span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 1.5;"> 座談會 &#8211; 某同志知多少？</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>17th </b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b>April: </b>Hong Kong University </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">香港大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2"><span class="s2">Sharing </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 1.5;">- Being Intersex in Hong Kong </span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 1.5;">座談會 &amp; </span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 1.5;">誰在害怕雙性人</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>17th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> April: </b>University of Macau </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">澳門大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2"><span class="s2">Screening: </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">a documentary about gay life 同志記錄片放映</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>20th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> to 24th April: </b></span><span class="s3">Hong Kong Baptist </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">University 香港浸會大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>20th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> to 26 April:</b> University of </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Macau 澳門大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>21st</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> April:</b> FinS -</span><span class="s2">Fruits in Suits, Hong Kong</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Fundraising</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>21st </b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b>to 24th April:</b> Lingnan University </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">嶺南大學</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>27th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> to 29th April: </b>Hong Kong Shue </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Yan University 香港樹仁大學</span>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
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<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>6th </b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b>May: </b>Volume: BEAT &amp; Cafe Queen</span>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s2">&#8220;Sing </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">For Diversity&#8221;- IDAHOT Karaoke Fundraiser</span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>9th </b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b>May</b>: Les Peches</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Fundraising</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2"> Party</span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>10th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> to 17th May:</b> Ox Warehouse (an </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">art gallery in Macau) 牛房倉庫</span>
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="li1"><b></b><span class="s2"><b>17th</b></span><b></b><span class="s2"><b> May: </b>Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">(In front of the five flagpoles) 尖沙咀碼頭(五支旗竿前)</span>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Exhibition/Free </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Hugs with Intersex &amp; LGBTI people</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
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<p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hong-Kong_IDAHOT-2015_Street-Exhibition-e1433968793194.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-12527" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hong-Kong_IDAHOT-2015_Street-Exhibition-300x169.jpg" alt="Hong Kong_IDAHOT 2015_Street Exhibition" width="300" height="169" /></a>At 7pm on May 17 the finale of the 40 days IDAHOTI events co-organized by 11 organizations included an exhibition of “Growing Pains&#8221; on the street of the city centre along with a Free Hugs with Intersex people.</p>
<blockquote><p>Thank you for all volunteers and participates who join our Free Hugs on May 17 at TST piers making such evening a wonderful memories to close our 40 days campaign this year for IDAHOTI2015.</p></blockquote>
<p>Watch this short video from the final action on the street:</p>
<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CHTxn4GDS04?start=17&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>You can follow the newest updates and discussions on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IDAHOT.hk">IDAHOT Hong Kong</a>, as well.<a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IDAHOTI-Hong-Kong-2015-e1429218528913.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10606 size-large" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IDAHOTI-Hong-Kong-2015-1024x366.jpg" alt="IDAHOTI Hong Kong 2015" width="620" height="222" /></a></p>
<p><strong>About Pink Alliance:</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;The Pink Alliance (aka Tongzhi Community Joint Meeting or TCJM) aims to link tongzhi organizations operating in Hong Kong, so as to assist them in their work and to provide a network for information in both Chinese and English within the tongzhi community. We also research and campaign on issues of key importance. Tongzhi (同志), a Chinese phrase, is often translated as ‘comrade’, which refers to people of different sexual orientations and gender identities in the Chinese-speaking world. Whether through advocacy work or cultural activities, we aim to advance social recognition of tongzhi as valuable members of society.&#8221;</p>
<p>Find out more about them and their work on their <a href="http://pinkalliance.hk">website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PinkAlliance.HK">Facebook page</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IDAHOT-Hong-Kong-2015-e1429632447320.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10875 size-medium" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IDAHOT-Hong-Kong-2015-300x200.jpg" alt="IDAHOT Hong Kong 2015" width="300" height="200" /></a></p>
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<p>Additionally, the <strong>Women Coalition Hong Kong (WC HK)</strong> commemorated IDAHOT with a special event under the theme &#8216;LGBT victims of Domestic Violence need true protection&#8217;</p>
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<p>The event took place on 17 May  2:00-5:00pm at the East Point Road Pedestrian Street, Causeway Bay</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HongKongWomenCoalition_IDAHOt2015-e1431766942720.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-11989 size-full" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HongKongWomenCoalition_IDAHOt2015-e1431766983217.jpg" alt="idaho15-A3" width="354" height="500" /></a>Revised &#8216;Domestic and Cohabitation Relationships Violence Ordinance&#8217; that expands the protection to include same-sex cohabitation partners enacted in 2010. Since then, two kinds of LGBT domestic violence is under legal protection: domestic violence between same sex cohabitation partners and domestic violence among family members of LGBT persons, such as, abusive behavior towards LGBT sons and daughters by their own parents.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, no true social support exists for LGBT victims of domestic violence. The Hong Kong Government&#8217;s Social Welfare Department did not provide suitable support for LGBT victims of domestic violence. Moreover, the Police have not updated the definition of domestic violence to include domestic violence amongst family members of LGBT persons. Thus, those cases are neglected and ignored in the system.</p>
<p>In the street action of International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia 2015, we call for changes in the policies by the Social Welfare Department and the Police to support LGBT victims, especially LGBT youths who are abused by parents. This echoes the global theme of International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia 2015.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hong-Kong-Women-Coalition_1-e1433758677230.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12421" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hong-Kong-Women-Coalition_1-e1433758677230.jpg" alt="Hong Kong Women Coalition_1" width="550" height="366" /></a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hong Kong Hong Kong saw a great variety of actions during the week around IDAHOT 2014. Organized by an alliance of four human rights organizations  (Pink Alliance, Pink Season 粉紅天, Amnesty International Hong Kong, and Transgender Resource Center), the IDAHOT-HK committee was set up to coordinate the 2014 IDAHOT-HK event series. RainbowLaces social media campaign The series kicked off with the #RainbowLaces social media campaign. ...]]></description>
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<h4>Hong Kong saw a great variety of actions during the week around IDAHOT 2014. Organized by an alliance of four human rights organizations  (<a href="http://tcjm.org/hongkong/" target="_blank">Pink Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PinkSeason.HK">Pink Season 粉紅天</a>, <a href="https://www.amnesty.org.hk/web/" target="_blank">Amnesty International Hong Kong</a>, and <a href="http://www.tgr.org.hk/tgr.org.hk/index.php" target="_blank">Transgender Resource Center</a>), the IDAHOT-HK committee was set up to coordinate the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IDAHOT.hk" target="_blank">2014 IDAHOT-HK</a> event series.</h4>
<p><strong>RainbowLaces social media campaign</strong></p>
<p>The series kicked off with the #RainbowLaces social media campaign. During the first two weeks of May, Hong Kong&#8217;s twittersphere was blasted by the pictures of rainbow laces that the Committee produced and distributed to build awareness in the lead up to the Day. Under the theme of &#8220;Express yourself, express your rights, express your support!&#8221;, ANZ Bank sponsored the rainbow laces campaign.</p>
<p><strong>Transgender Awareness Session</strong></p>
<p>In partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, the series continued by hosting an Active Transgender Awareness Session on May 14th, as a way of putting specific emphasis on the importance of equal rights for transgender communities in Hong Kong.</p>
<p><strong>Candlelight Vigil</strong></p>
<p>The commemorations of IDAHOT 2014 continued further when the IDAHOT <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/475091625925344/">Candlelight Vigil</a> took place on May 16th. At the vigil event, organisers screened a series of short videos and presented a panel discussion which shed light on stigma and discrimination, as experienced by LGBT individuals in Hong Kong and worldwide. Amongst the panelists were Geena Rocero, an American/Filipino trans supermodel who recently rose to fame by bravely sharing her coming out story via TEDTalk. Rocero spoke out on the need for expanded legal rights for all trans individuals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6509" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10368327_519296938175066_8180832919269679547_o-1024x681.jpg" alt="10368327_519296938175066_8180832919269679547_o" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p>Accompanying Rocero on the stage, Michael J. Morrill, Mr Gay Hong Kong 2013, also shared his experiences of the stigma he faced on a daily basis, as an openly HIV-positive gay man.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6508" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1512150_519291811508912_6102788261603402463_o-1024x681.jpg" alt="1512150_519291811508912_6102788261603402463_o" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p>The event ended with the audience lighting up candles in remembrance of the victims of hate crimes from Hong Kong&#8217;s LGBT community, and from around the world.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-6510" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10357685_519335048171255_1399928996671056792_o-1024x407.jpg" alt="10357685_519335048171255_1399928996671056792_o" width="500" height="199" /></p>
<p>The whole vigil event can be watched here:</p>
<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IeHMZ3VnRGc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Street Exhibition</strong></p>
<p>On May 17 itself, a street exhibition showcasing the discrimination that LGBT people are facing internationally and locally was organized by <a href="http://www.gayhar.org/" target="_blank">Gay Harmony</a>, <a href="http://www.wchk.org/" target="_blank">Women&#8217;s Coalition of HKSAR</a> and <a href="http://rainbowactionhk.org/" target="_blank">, and Rainbow Action</a>. Aiming to raise awareness of the suffering of LGBT people, and to promote anti-discrimination legislation around sexual orientation and gender identity, the exhibition graced the pedestrian lanes of Great George Street at Causeway Bay, with art installations and performances. The organisers also held a &#8216;Domino down&#8217; event &#8211; building a legislative Rainbow Road, where over 400 domino bricks (as a symbol of discrimination) were knocked down to show the six-color rainbow as a symbol of equality.</p>
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		<title>Hong Kong will see a great mix of events for May 17, 2014</title>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Hong Kong is set to see a great variety of actions around the International Day Against Homophobia &amp; Transphobia 2014.</h4>
<p>To mark IDAHOT in Hong Kong various groups (Pink Alliance, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PinkSeason.HK">Pink Season 粉紅天</a>, Amnesty International Hong Kong 國際特赦組織香港, and the 跨性別資源中心 Transgender Resource Center – TGR) will be coming together to present an ‘IDAHOT Event Series’.</p>
<p>Campaign Launch: April 5th via Press Release and participation in ‘Operation I’ Diversity Youth Conference by Rein Beau Group, Sha Tin College</p>
<p>The series will consist of the following events:</p>
<p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IDAHOT_A2poster_web.jpeg"><img class="alignright wp-image-6120 size-medium" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IDAHOT_A2poster_web-212x300.jpeg" alt="IDAHOT_A2poster_web" width="212" height="300" /></a><strong>1. Les Peches Fundraising Night</strong>, Part put on by Les Peches Lesbian Group<br />
<strong>2. Social Media Campaign</strong>: #RainbowLaces Launching April 5th (at ‘Operation I’). The campaign is designed for children and youth and was launched with the &#8216;Rein Beau&#8217; student advocacy group at a local school<br />
<strong>3. Active Transgender Awareness Session</strong> May 14th, hosted by Standard Chartered Bank (Please note this event will be by invitation only, but please contact them if you are interested)<br />
<strong>4. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/475091625925344/">Candlelight Vigil</a></strong>, Friday May 16th , Chater Gardens, 6.30pm -­ 8.30pm; Geena Rocero who is an amazing model and transgender activist and who recently rose to fame bravely sharing her TEDTalk to a standing ovation, will be the very special guest at the Vigil and will speak out on the need for expanded legal rights for all trans individuals living in Hong Kong. Dr York Chow, the Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission will also attend the event and deliver a speech.<br />
The event will start the screening of a series of short videos representing the challenges that LGBT individuals face in Hong Kong and the world including videos from a series produced in Hong Kong titles I AM ME.<br />
Two MCs including Abby Lee, the renowned local lesbian activist and Reggie Ho the former chairperson of the Pink Alliance will discuss IDAHOT international theme &#8211; Freedom of Expression &#8211; and local theme:&#8217;Make the invisible &#8211; Visible They will also explain to the audience that the rainbow laces given to them can be used for the #RainbowLaces social media campaign sponsored by ANZ Bank titled: Express yourself, express your rights, express you support.<br />
The ceremony will continue will the introduction of a series of short panel discussions around the following themes: LGBT in the Media, LGBT Stigma, LGBT Youth and Bullying and LGBT in the Workplace.<br />
Acclaimed local LGBT entertainers Penny Salcedo and Rick Lau will perform at the event with the songs, ‘Reach for the Stars’ and ‘I am What I am,&#8217; respectively.<br />
The event will end by the audience lighting up candles in remembrance of the victims of homophobia, transphobia in Hong Kong and around the world.<br />
<strong>5. IDAHOT HK Community Picnic</strong> , Sunday May 18th , 3pm at Cyberport Waterfront Park</p>
<p>With the series of events above, our friends in Hong Koing aims to be “Making the Invisible, visible!” by increasing the awareness of homophobia and transphobia existing in Hong Kong, making the connection to global homophobia and transphobia issues for solidarity and human rights actions, as well as promoting and empowering LGB and ally community to be ‘Transgender Allies.’</p>
<p>IDAHOT Hong Kong committee and partners have already kicked off their social media campaign. You can get live updates via <a href="https://twitter.com/IDAHOTHK">@IDAHOTHK</a> on Twitter or their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IDAHOT.hk">Facebook page</a>. You can also join them as a volunteer by joining their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/564134970323545/">community &amp; volunteer group</a>.</p>
<h4>Another great event will be organised by Gay Harmony, Women Coalition of HKSAR and Rainbow Action</h4>
<p>The event is a street exhibition showing the discrimination that LGBT people are facing internationally and locally. The organisers would like to raise the awareness of the suffering of LGBT people, in order to fight for anti-discrimination legislation of sexual orientation. The event will be held on the streets of Hong Kong on May 17, 2014, with theme of &#8220;fight against discrimination, way to legislation&#8221;. There will be a rally with installations and art performances, showing the pedestrians the experience of LGBT people. The organisers also organised a Domino down, building a legislative Rainbow Road where over 400 domino bricks, as a symbol of discrimination, will be pulled down to show the six-color rainbow as a symbol of equality.</p>
<blockquote><p><img class="alignleft wp-image-4814 size-thumbnail" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/idahohk-150x150.jpg" alt="idahohk" width="150" height="150" />Beat off discrimination!<br />
Fight for legislation!<br />
Let&#8217;s make a change in 3 years!<br />
Walking through the darkest tunnel brings you to the place full of discrimination. Can you imagine people being killed or put to jail just because of homosexuality?<br />
Support LGBT. Support Anti-discrimination Legislation.<br />
<strong>SHOW UP and show your support on May 17!!</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>The event will take place on May 17 at 2pm until 5pm at the Great George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong</p>
<p>For more details about the IDAHOT in Hong Kong please check the <a href="http://www.idahohk.org/2014/">website</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1464154813815112">Facebook</a> page.</p>
<p>Sneak peak at the preparations for #rainbowlaces:</p>
<p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Picture-184.png"><img class=" wp-image-3105 alignleft" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Picture-184.png" alt="Picture-184" width="264" height="389" /></a><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Picture-183.png"><img class=" wp-image-3106 alignright" src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Picture-183.png" alt="Picture-183" width="264" height="389" /></a></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hong Kong Pink Alliance. 2013 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – Hong Kong Rally. May 12, 2013. Organisers advised “The theme this year is “In.Justice” , to reflect the lack of legal protection from discrimination for different sexual orientations and gender identities while such legislation is still distances away. At the rally, different sexual minorities organisations, through speeches or performances, will express their frustration and remember those who suffer along the way. Guests and performers include : Equal Opportunity Commission Chairman Mr. York Chow, Singer Anthony Wong, Boyband C-AllStar, Legislators “Slow Beat” Ray Chan and Claudia Mo.” For more info see :<a href="http://tcjm.org/events/idahot-hk/idahot-hk-2013/"> www.tcjm.org/events/idahot-h…</a></p>
<p>Hong Kong Rainbow Flashmob – IDAHO 2013 5.17全球彩虹快閃日－閃到來香港. The Global Rainbow Flashmob comes to Hong Kong ! May 17th, 14.30, Great George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. For more info see <a href="http://rainbowflash.org/hongkong/">http://rainbowflash.org/hongkong/</a> and the facebook event page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F435113363250362%2F">http://www.facebook.com/events/4351…</a></p>
<p>Please note these listings are select and ongoing. If your event is missing from this page or requires updating please email us at contact@dayagainsthomophobia.org.</p>
<p>Thank you, the IDAHO Committee team</p>
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		<title>Hong Kong IDAHO Report 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A variety of vibrant and visible events marked the International Day Against Homophobia &#038; Transphobia in Hong Kong, 2013. Highlights included a rally against ‘In.Justice]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>A variety of vibrant and visible events marked the International Day Against Homophobia &amp; Transphobia in Hong Kong, 2013. Highlights included a rally against ‘In.Justice’ on May 12 and a Global Rainbow Flashmob action on May 17. A Street Forum on LGBT rights and discrimination laws, a fundraising party, and an Inter-Religious forum also marked the year’s commemorations. Activists reported positively on the extensive coverage this year’s events garnered in the media.</h4>
<h4><strong>Fighting ‘In.Justice’ – LGBT Rights Rally, May 12</strong></h4>
<p>An LGBT rights rally was also held for IDAHOT, on May 12 (Mother’s Day in Hong Kong). Organisers – the Hong Kong Pink Alliance together with Amnesty International HK – advised, in the lead-up to the event:</p>
<p>‘The theme this year is “In.Justice” , to reflect the lack of legal protection from discrimination for different sexual orientations and gender identities while such legislation is still distances away. At the rally, different sexual minorities organisations, through speeches or performances, will express their frustration and remember those who suffer along the way. Guests and performers include : Equal Opportunity Commission Chairman Mr. York Chow, Singer Anthony Wong, Boyband C-AllStar, Legislators “Slow Beat” Ray Chan and Claudia Mo.’</p>
<p><a href="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hongkong-3.jpg" rel="prettyPhoto"><img src="https://dayagainsthomophobia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hongkong-3-211x300.jpg" alt="Hongkong-3" width="211" height="300" /></a>Promo Poster for the In.Justice Rally</p>
<p>For more information please see: <a href="http://www.tcjm.org/events/idahot-hk/idahot-hk-2013">http://www.tcjm.org/events/idahot-hk/idahot-hk-2013</a></p>
<h4><strong>‘The Global Rainbow Flashmob comes to Hong Kong!’ – Flashmob Action, May 17</strong></h4>
<p>A Global Rainbow Flashmob event took place on the afternoon of May 17 (a public holiday in Hong Kong), on Great George Street, Causeway Bay.</p>
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		<title>Hong Kong IDAHO Report 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year, the 8th International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Hong Kong rally (IDAHOT) was themed “What To Fear?!” with aims to eliminate homophobic and transphobic bullying in Hong Kong]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year, the 8th International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Hong Kong rally (IDAHOT) was themed “What To Fear?!” with aims to eliminate homophobic and transphobic bullying in Hong Kong, and to commemorate victims of bullying in past years.</p>
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<p>Rally was held on 12 May at Chater Garden, Central, Hong Kong. It had a turn out of 600 LGBT and allies. It was an important day because Cantopop star Anthony Wong (who had recently come out at his concert) sang to the audience. It was also supported by politicians from various political parties. More details of the program which included the presentation of the 2012 LGBT climate study <a href="https://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org/-%3Ehttp://tcjm.org/events/idahot-hk/idahot-hk-2012/" target="_blank">here</a> .</p>
<p>In addition, a coalition of activists in Hong Kong held a “Who Stole our LGBT Movement?” street forum to commemorate IDAHO 2012.</p>
<p>The forum featured discussions on the latest strategies for the LGBT movement in Hong Kong, an analysis of homophobia around world, and a review of the collaborations between LGBT organizations and civil society.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org/IMG/jpg/Hong_Kong_-_Women_Coalition_of_HKSAR_street_forum_3.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="124" />The forum, held on one of the busiest streets in Hong Kong, wound up with a fruitful discussion.</p>
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