Publications - Released in 2016
With hundreds of events registered across the world, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia has once again proven to be an essential moment in the global advocacy for sexual and gender minorities.
The global focus issue of IDAHOT 2016, Mental Health and Well Being, was part of many of these events, highlighting the need to combat so-called conversion “therapies”, to stop the medical classification of Trans identities as mental troubles, and to care about the mental well-being of LGBTI people.
While most activities were held successfully, including in challenging places like Moldova, Brunei, Jordan, Russia, Uganda or Pakistan, several IDAHOT events had to be cancelled under pressure. This year about 15% of IDAHOT initiatives were not announced in advance for fear of triggering hostility. This situation should remind us all that LGBTI people still need support, solidarity and sometimes protection.