China activist detained on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

Xiang Yuhan, 19,  has been detained for at least twelve days in the southern Chinese city of Changsha by authorities after he organized a rally on the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, reports Voice of America. The young activist was detained shortly after police showed up at his hotel room. In China, a person…

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May 17: International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (VIDEO)

Each year since 2004, May 17 has marked  the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (“IDAHO”) around the world. In more than 100 countries on all continents, activists and their allies are mobilizing. The mobilization for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia this year confirms that May 17 has become an annual landmark for the defense…

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