UK to Host IDAHOT+ Forum in 2027

Why this is here: The UK committed £21 million to advance global LGBT+ rights through civil society partnerships over the next three years.

The United Kingdom will host the European International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT+) Forum in London, in May 2027. Lord Collins of Highbury formally accepted the hosting role while attending this year’s forum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event intends to gather European governments, organizations, and advocates to promote LGBT+ equality.

The UK also announced a £21 million funding package over three years to support global LGBT+ rights through partnerships with civil society groups. This funding aims to establish legal frameworks and strengthen local movements for LGBT+ people. The government notes previous progress within the UK includes classifying anti-LGBT+ hate crimes as aggravated offenses and funding domestic abuse services.

The effectiveness of the funding hinges on establishing resilient movements and compliant legal frameworks, which presents ongoing challenges. The UK has participated in the IDAHOT+ Forum since 2013, but hosting offers a new opportunity for leadership. Work to fully ban conversion practices continues.