Tag: IDAHOT
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Kyrgyzstan: Disruption Of The LGBT Human Rights Activities In Bishkek
May 17, 2015 in Bishkek, representative of the movement “Kalys” and “Kyrk Choro” illegally broke into the event of the LGBT organisation “Labrys”, dedicated to the celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT).
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Know your rights! – Discrimination booklet published
The Commission published a booklet that provides easily accessible guidance for victims of discrimination. It informs them of their rights under EU law, about what they can do and whom they can contact for support.
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Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the IDAHOT
On this International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the EU stands together with LGBTI people all around the world in the struggle to end discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. All human beings are equal in dignity and all are entitled to enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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TLDEF Commemorates International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund joins activists around the world in marking Sunday’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, a day to bring attention to the ongoing discrimination and violence that LGBT people face around the world.
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PlanetRomeo introduces the first global country ranking Gay Happiness Index
PlanetRomeo announces their groundbreaking Gay Happiness Index (GHI) to be launched 17 May 2015 on the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHOT). Contrary to what the index name implies, the situation is anything but happy.
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Day against Homophobia: “The fight for equality continues”
The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) is marked every 17 May to raise awareness about the importance of non- discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people around the world.