IDAHOBIT

A graphic with the text "Disillusioned about democracy? Think of it as a community garden" and a heart-shaped photo of people gardening, promoting an opinion piece by Julia Ehrt of ILGA World.
  • Opinion

17 May 2026

Disillusioned about democracy? Think of it as a community garden

In 2026, the world celebrates IDAHOBIT on May 17 under the theme "At the heart of democracy". Because all of us deserve a space where we can feel safe and thrive

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Line art of a hand holding a brush and drawing a heart. At the centre, the text reads "At the heart of democracy." A pink banner underneath includes "IDAHOBIT – A Worldwide Celebration of Sexual and Gender Diversities – may17.org" and the IDAHOBIT logomark, a pink triangle with an exclamation mark.
  • Press releases & statements

15 May 2026

May 17, IDAHOBIT: Global day celebrates sexual and gender diversity at the heart of democracy

This year's International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) will remind everyone that societies can flourish only when there is genuine equity and justice for all

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  • Members' meet-ups

29 April 2026

IDAHOBIT 2026: Get inspired, share plans, and pool resources

Calling all ILGA World members: join our next meet-up dedicated to you! This is a space for our members to get inspired, share plans, and pool resources for IDAHOBIT 2026.

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A doodle of a heart with text reading: "The theme of IDAHOBIT for 2026 will be 'At the heart of democracy'
  • Press releases & statements

18 November 2025

IDAHOBIT 2026 theme announced: “At the heart of democracy”

Developed through extensive consultations with regional and global LGBTQIA+ networks worldwide, the 2026 IDAHOBIT theme serves as a powerful reminder that the soil of truly democratic societies must be rich in meaningful equity and justice for all

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Illustration showing a large tree with wide branches, surrounded by diverse LGBTQIA+ people engaging in community activities under the theme “The Power of Communities.” People are shown watering the tree, painting a protest sign, playing, reading, and hanging rainbow lanterns. A small dog stands beside two people on the left. The background is a soft pink and orange gradient. The scene conveys care, solidarity, and joyful collaboration. At the bottom, the text reads “The Power of Communities.” A pink banner underneath includes “IDAHOBIT – A Worldwide Celebration of Sexual and Gender Diversities – may17.org” and a pink triangle with an exclamation mark, which is the logomark of IDAHOBIT.
  • Videos

3 July 2025

IDAHOBIT 2025: watch the video report

This May 17, the world came together to celebrate the power of communities: relive those moments with this video report!

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A group of people at the 2023 WorldPride march in Sydney, Australia. A woman holds an ILGA World banner. Text reads: "IDAHOBIT 2025. Serving the power of communities throughout our history". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image.
  • Campaigns
  • Stories

17 May 2025

IDAHOBIT: Our history of serving the power of communities

ILGA World has been serving the power of LGBTI communities worldwide throughout its history. Watch this video to learn more on this IDAHOBIT!

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A group of diverse people holds a Pride flag and smiles at the camera. The text reads: "IDAHOBIT 2025. We envision a world where freedom from fear, want, and state violence is a birthright, not a privilege." A bar at the bottom centre shows the May17 logo with the tagline: "A celebration of sexual and gender diversity"
  • Campaigns
  • Press releases & statements

17 May 2025

The power of communities: loud, bold, and unapologetically ours

A joint statement by organisations worldwide on the occasion of IDAHOBIT 2025. Sign on!

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Illustration showing a large tree with wide branches, surrounded by diverse LGBTQIA+ people engaging in community activities under the theme “The Power of Communities.” People are shown watering the tree, painting a protest sign, playing, reading, and hanging rainbow lanterns. A small dog stands beside two people on the left. The background is a soft pink and orange gradient. The scene conveys care, solidarity, and joyful collaboration. At the bottom, the text reads “The Power of Communities.” A pink banner underneath includes “IDAHOBIT – A Worldwide Celebration of Sexual and Gender Diversities – may17.org” and a pink triangle with an exclamation mark, which is the logomark of IDAHOBIT.
  • Campaigns
  • Press releases & statements

12 May 2025

IDAHOBIT, May 17: Global day celebrates sexual and gender diversities amid rising backlash worldwide

May 17 is IDAHOBIT, a day when the world celebrates sexual and gender diversities. Despite significant progress, LGBTQIA+ people continue to face challenges in accessing their basic rights.

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A world map of countries criminalising consensual same-sex sexual acts as of May 2025. Text reads: "Human rights of LGBTI people: the world at a glance. #IDAHOBIT2025". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Campaigns

12 May 2025

Maps on LGBTI people’s human rights: the world at a glance on IDAHOBIT 2025

How do laws worldwide affect the lives of LGBTI people? Access ILGA World maps and more resources to mark this year's IDAHOBIT

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