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

Join us for a collaborative meet-up dedicated to ILGA member organisations as we prepare for International Day against LGBTI-phobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026!

Observed every 17 May, IDAHOBIT is a global moment for solidarity, visibility, and action to advance the human rights of LGBTQIA+ people. This year’s theme, “At the heart of democracy,” highlights the essential role of inclusion, equality, and participation in building just and democratic societies.

How will you benefit?

This interactive session will provide a space for ILGA members to:

• share upcoming IDAHOBIT 2026 events and initiatives
• exchange campaign resources, including messaging and visuals
• strengthen event mobilisation efforts across regions
• identify opportunities for collaboration and mutual support

With all the activities taking place worldwide, this meet-up aims to support coordination and amplify collective impact across our network. Whether you are planning an event, supporting advocacy efforts, or looking to engage your community, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and mobilise together.

When?

Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM CEST – what’s the time where you’re based?
Languages: English, with live interpretation in Spanish
Accessibility: live automated captioning in English
Safety: this meet-up is reserved for the ILGA membership. Please don’t share your invitation externally.

How to join these events?

If you are a member organisation, you will find the registration link in our mailing, sent from “ILGA World Media”. In case you haven’t received it or cannot find it, please get in touch with us at media (a) ilga (dot) org!

Ever been to an ILGA World members’ meet-up?

These events are informal meetings of our global membership. They provide a platform for peer exchange, learning, visibility, and global solidarity.

This meet-up is a space for our members to learn about IDAHOBIT actvities happening globally,  support coordination and amplify collective impact across our network. Whether you are planning an event, supporting advocacy efforts, or looking to engage your community, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and mobilise together.

Come ready to share and exchange thoughts and ideas!

Join our new meet-up, exclusively dedicated to ILGA World member organisations, to

• share upcoming IDAHOBIT 2026 events and initiatives
• exchange campaign resources, including messaging and visuals
• strengthen event mobilisation efforts across regions
• identify opportunities for collaboration and mutual support

Main speakers

• Daniele Paletta – ILGA World
• Suelle Anglin – ILGA World
• Lukas Berredo – IDAHOBIT consultant
• You, our membership!