An impressive list of 50 cities participated in the second edition of the international initiative inviting people to gather in public on May 17 and release balloons in the colors of the rainbow flag.
Originally started in Russia, this year the initiative gained also the participation of activists from Russia, Germany, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Singapore, Czech Republic, Belarus and Poland.
International initiatives Social network GRINDR sends IDAHO message to 3,5 million users in 192 countries 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 (...)
International initiatives ILGA reports : 78 countries out of 193 still have legislation criminalising same-sex consensual acts between adults. 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 (...)
International initiatives Amnesty International’s message for IDAHO - focus on Africa 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 (...)
International initiatives Red Cross-Red Crescent Society marks IDAHO with special message 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 (...)
International initiatives Million member strong ’Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook’ initiative will mark IDAHO with a full day of action 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 (...)
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 (...) 
