The Power of Communities
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From the Cook Islands to the Hawaiian Islands
Our WorldPride 2025 Kick Off begins on the Cook Islands, on the International Dateline, and circles the globe to the Hawaiian Islands.
First stop: Indonesia
LIVE on the eoFlix Film Fest Stage
Melissa Green & Alfred Pek, Canadian & Australian filmmakers, share Hendrika Mayora Kelen’s identity reckoning journey as she stands as a voice of hope and reason against the tide of homophobia, democracy erosion, cultural amnesia, and violence against women in patriarchal Indonesia.
In her leadership journey, she aims to spread hope, joy, and empowerment to unite one of the most marginalised and broken communities across the Nusantara Archipelago.
Hendrika Mayora Kelan
launches our IDAHOBIT WorldPride 2025 Global Gathering LIVE in Indonesia.
IDAHOBIT 2025
WorldPride Kickoff
Join us LIVE Worldwide
Kickoff WorldPride 2025 with InterPride Co-President Rahul Upadhyay from India, along with thousands of others around the world in our global IDAHOBIT events.
IDAHOBIT 2024 Recap
You are invited!
Join the global community in this FREE event.
Having a local event? Make it global with us!
Events, performances and other programs in the Global Gathering on May 17 may also be featured in the Arts & Advocacy Gathering on June 1-3.
And they may also be featured in the Voices of Solidarity Podcasts on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated every year on 17 May.
It is a global moment aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence, and marginalisation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
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The Power of Communities
The 2025 theme “The Power of Communities” reflects the diversity and richness within LGBTQIA+ communities, from the grass roots to the global, celebrating our varied and intersecting backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
The theme highlights the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity, recognising the contributions of human rights defenders, LGBTQIA+ civil society groups, allies, and millions of people in our communities who support human rights and collective liberation.
IDAHOBIT is not a centralised campaign; rather, it is a shared moment for communities and allies driving change around the world to take action in ways that resonate with their specific contexts and reflect their realities and priorities.
Every initiative, big or small, counts and can make an impact, amplifying the movement’s reach and contributing to a world free from discrimination and violence.
Add Your Event, Program or Performance
GO GLOBAL
Musicians, artists, poets, performers, and others can share their talents in a global showcase.
STAGES
Book one of our Stages for your event or presentation. Events can gather up to 100,000 people.
SMALL GATHERINGS
Bring your gathering to the world with up to 50 people who can join you LIVE.
An Interactive Experience
This isn't just a static event.
It's a global interactive video experience!
Up to 100,000 people can join in by video.
Connect with new friends.
Meet others from around the world.
Create new alliances.
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make new alliances
IDAHOBIT 2025
Here are some suggestions on how to use the date to celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.
FOR LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONS
Share the illustrations:
May17.org will develop several materials that can be used in your online and offline advocacy efforts. Please feel free to use those in your own social media accounts, websites, and events.
Spread the word on social media:
Use the hashtags #IDAHOBIT and #IDAHOBIT2025 in your social media posts to raise awareness. Share information about the date and why it is important to you. Encourage your followers to share their own stories and experiences, and to join in the conversation about the importance of combating homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia.
Attend or organise an event:
Consider joining or organising an event in your community. This could include a panel discussion, a protest, a film screening, or any other event that promotes social justice for LGBTQIA+ people. Don’t forget to register your event.
Educate yourself and others:
Use the date as an opportunity to educate yourself and others about the realities of discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ people. Share statistics and stories, challenge stereotypes and prejudice, and promote understanding and respect.
Advocate for change:
Use the moment as a platform to advocate for legal and policy changes that promote justice for LGBTQIA+ people. Urge your elected officials to support policies that protect the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
FOR ALLIES
Educate yourself:
ake the time to learn about the issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community and understand the significance of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This will help you be more effective in your support.
Make use of the resources you have:
As an ally, you can make use of the opportunities you have to amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ people and raise awareness of the issues they still face. Find more information, data, and insights.
Take action:
Show your support and be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. This could involve sharing the illustrations that we will develop for this date, taking action against discrimination, providing a safe and inclusive space, or simply listening to and supporting LGBTQIA+ friends and colleagues.
Attend an event:
Consider joining an event in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Consider volunteering your time or skills to help these organisations achieve their goals.
Donate:
Consider donating to organisations that work to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and promote their rights. This can help fund important programs and services that support the well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Commit beyond the date:
Remember that being an ally is an ongoing process, and it's important to continually educate yourself and engage in meaningful ways to support LGBTQIA+ communities around the world.