The global free daily paper METRO covered the Day in all its 19 national editions, which were distributed to 17 million people and included a full two-page article on human rights and LGBT people, an initiative that was part of a much noticed special issue edited by pop star Lady Gaga.
The diva, who is well-known for her commitment to LGBT rights, expressed her wish "that Humanity could find Togetherness. We are all different and it is that which makes us the same. Be yourself, love who you are and be proud. You were born this way, baby.”
Today, the application will send a message to all users stating "Today is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, celebrated in 90+ countries. GLBT people across the globe face extreme forms of discrimination daily. The Day promotes a world of tolerance, respect and freedom. Support the cause by adding the word IDAHO to your profile for a day"
Grindr, which first launched in 2009, has exploded into the largest and most popular all-male location-based social network out (...) 
2012 ILGA STATE-SPONSORED HOMOPHOBIA REPORT: 40% of UN Members still criminalize same-sex sexual acts
17 May 2012 - 78 countries out of 193 still have legislation criminalising same-sex consensual acts between adults. Punishments range from a number of lashes (e.g. Iran), two months of prison (e.g. Algeria) to life sentence (e.g. Bangladesh) or even death (Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen). Among the 113 countries where homosexuality is legal, 55 have legislation against (...) 
Discrimination and persecution of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in South Africa and Cameroon must be halted, Amnesty International said as activists around the world mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Instances of harassment, discrimination, persecution, violence and murders committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity are increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
Political leaders in some (...) 
On the occasion of the International Day against Transphobia and Homophobia (17 May), the Red Cross Red Crescent reminds stakeholders all over the world that the value of equality must prevail to combat all discrimination based on sexual orientation.
By Bekele Geleta, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The realization of equality based on sexual orientation and gender identity remains a significant challenge, considering the obstacles (...) 
The "Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook" initiative will this year again do a FULL DAY of action on May 17. This represents a unique contribution to making the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia stronger, more diverse and more visible.
The "Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook" initiative will this year again do a FULL DAY of action on May 17. This represents a unique contribution to making the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia stronger, more diverse and more (...) 
