IDAHO Theme announced

OutWest have received this letter from the organisers of International Day against homophobia and transphobia

International Day Against HOMOPHOBIA & TRANSPHOBIA

Dear all,

I'm sure many of you are about to reflect on their plans for the next International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia,

Last year, activists from 90 countries participated in the global mobilization (see the annual report from last May), with their diversity, creativity and energy, and May 17th 2012 will no doubt be once again a landmark for the global mobilization which will be as diverse as the sexual and gender diversity we all want to celebrate !

As you know, the IDAHO Committee tirelessly promotes this diversity and tries to give it as much visibility and publicity as we can.

Most of you also know that every year, we also actively promote the collaboration of organizations over a specific theme. For May 17th 2012, it emerged from several consultations and discussions with activists from all continents that the issue of homo/transphobic school bullying constitutes an issue over which such a collaboration can bring added value.

Since then, an international working group has been working on a set of ideas and proposals that are detailed in the concept note, which we invite you to read and give us your feedback on.

We also are always very keen on hearing about other plans and projects, whether collective or individual, so please do send us any information you have, even in very draft format.

Looking forward to an exciting International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012 !!

Warm wishes

The IDAHO Committee team