This year\u2019s IDAHOBIT theme, <\/a> \u201cThe Power of Communities,\u201d reflects the diversity of our societies, from our local and personal connections to global ones, celebrating our interconnected origins, identities, and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through its work, LORI has witnessed an increase in hate speech and violence<\/strong><\/a> against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons in Croatia. This is also confirmed by numerous studies conducted by human rights institutions in Croatia and internationally. A 2024 survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights<\/a> shows that 54% of LGBTI persons in Croatia experienced harassment <\/strong>based on their sexual orientation or gender identity in the year prior to the survey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Therefore, on this important day for human rights, LORI continues to do what it always does: points out specific challenges faced by our community, contribute to building a society of equal opportunities for all, and, of course, create space for queer joy through coming together and socialising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192 GOOD School: Building LGBTIQ-Inclusive and Safe Schools. <\/strong>At the invitation of the Civic Education and Training Initiative (of which LORI is also a member), we will present our recently published Handbook for School Staff<\/a> and lead a training session on how to recognise and address LGBTIQ-phobia in schools, as well as how to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment. The training will take place online on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.<\/strong>\u205fIt is intended for professionals who work with children and youth, as well as those working within the education system. More information about the programme (in Croatia) is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0\u00a0Queer-UP! Party by LORI: Loud & Proud <\/strong>- because it\u2019s always the perfect time to spread queer joy and dance, we\u2019re welcoming IDAHOBIT in the best possible way: with great music. On Friday, 16 May 2025, starting at 11:00 PM, at The Rock Pub,<\/strong> three amazing hosts will guide us through the night: DJ Ganzzina (joining us especially from Ljubljana), our very own local stars Mirilo and drag queen Disko Teta. More information about the party (in Croatian) is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2192\u00a0On Saturday, 17 May, passengers on screens of Autotrolej buses will have the opportunity to see the most common myths about LGBTIQ+ persons in Croatia<\/strong>, as well as real experiences of queer persons in our country and challenges we face in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lori.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Queer-UP-LoudProud.jpg\")
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