In 2010, regional workshops were held in Asia and Latin America, to reflect on the added value of taking action on IDAHO.
Some of the arguments that were highlighted : IDAHO....
Provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to demand political attention from policy makers. It aims at giving organizations an opportunity to call on to their political leaders or any other influential people/institution.
Generates mainstream social attention and allow to get messages out to constituencies that are outside of the “usual” LGBT/Human Rights circles. It may therefore increase the public campaigning potential around LGBT issues, including through the mobilization of social networks.
Attracts increased media attention on the issue of homo/transphobia and provide a key moment in the year to go public and talk to the media.
Encourages LGBT organizations to engage in activities that spread over different countries and regions, bringing together organizations in different countries and world regions. Beyond single actions, it aims at helping to build perennial alliances.
Generates actions from constituencies who are not specifically focused on the fight for LGBT rights but who join the concern to fight hate crimes and violence.
Download the two reports here.
- IDAHO Latin America Workshop English
- IDAHO Asia Workshop publication
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