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PHOTOS: LGBT advocates around the world speak up for IDAHOT<\/b><\/p>\n

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In honor of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia<\/a>, LGBT organizations and communities around the world are commemorating the day in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n

Human Rights First<\/a> produced a video<\/a> featuring many of their inspiring partners and friends <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Logo launched Global Ally<\/a>, an international LGBTI storytelling project, featuring global LGBTI research, videos<\/a> and ways to stand in solidarity with activists around the world<\/p>\n

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#LGBTI<\/a> rights are #humanrights<\/a>. #GlobalAlly<\/a> #IDAHOT2016<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zKofafSCAm<\/a><\/p>\n

— Logo Global Ally (@Global_Ally) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released statement regarding IDAHOT<\/p>\n

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“Our nation is committed to the principle that all people should be treated fairly and with respect.” —@POTUS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OGYpGRB9Nj<\/a><\/p>\n

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Everyone deserves to live<\/a> free of stigma, persecution & discrimination” Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau<\/a> on #IDAHOT2016<\/a> t.co\/bB9LUmE2cI<\/a><\/p>\n

— IDAHOT (@may17IDAHOT) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Human Rights Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

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WATCH LIVE: @HRC<\/a> Global Director @tywesleycobb<\/a> joins @YahooNews<\/a> to discuss #IDAHOT<\/a> and North Carolina’s HB2 t.co\/p4kTXcyzyw<\/a><\/p>\n

— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The Bisi Alimi Foundation<\/a>, an organization that improves the lives of sexual and gender minorities in Nigeria, launched a new survey targeting LGBT Nigerians to find out the impact of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia on people’s physical and mental health, personal safety, and human rights<\/p>\n

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The Bisi Alimi Foundation is proud to support this year’s #IDAHOT2016<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8puLOUJvYW<\/a><\/p>\n

— tbafoundation (@tbafoundations) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Free & Equal<\/a>, the United Nations campaign for LGBT equality<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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In St. Petersburg, Russia, over 40 activists from different groups and organizations came out to release the traditional rainbow balloons in front of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the City General Assemply, wehere the infamous “propaganda law” was adopted<\/p>\n

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London, UK<\/p>\n

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Flying the Pride flag at City Hall for #IDAHOBiT<\/a> #IDAHOT2016<\/a>. We are a city of tolerance, acceptance & respect pic.twitter.com\/4gPEvPUc70<\/a><\/p>\n

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Fiji<\/p>\n

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Guests at @ambafrancefj<\/a> #IDAHOTFiji<\/a> morning tea with anti-homophobia & equality messages. #IDAHOT2016<\/a> #Fiji<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/XPHOBjQHg4<\/a><\/p>\n

— IDAHOT Fiji (@IDAHOTFiji) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

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#WhyWeFight<\/a>: The #rainbow<\/a> flag is our flag. Everyone is equal regardless of who we chose to love. #IDAHOT2016<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/duct8WFXZb<\/a><\/p>\n

— Una McCauley (@unamccauley) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Netherlands<\/p>\n

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Secretary-General @RJonesBos<\/a> and @COCNederland<\/a> Director Tanja Ineke raised the rainbow flag this morning #IDAHOT2016<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LwJRM4bQlT<\/a><\/p>\n

— MFA The Netherlands (@DutchMFA) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Kosovo held it’s first ever pride march <\/p>\n

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Kosovo must foster inclusion and equality on solid legal foundation and in respect of human rights. #idahot<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/haNUw7rd1B<\/a><\/p>\n

— Atifete Jahjaga (@atifetejahjaga) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Brisbane, Australia<\/p>\n

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We’re showing support tonight for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia #IDAHOT<\/a> t.co\/rZwtw6fVn6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xnuTvz9FWX<\/a><\/p>\n

— Brisbane City (@brisbanecityqld) May 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Check out more photos of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia events here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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