International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months
@icohm.bsky.social
The mission of the International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months is to share knowledge; to support existing LGBTQ+ History Month projects; and to encourage new LGBTQ+ History Months around the world.
Our website: https://www.internationallgbtqhm.com/
Our website: https://www.internationallgbtqhm.com/
ICoHM agrees:
"Our history is rich and full of people fighting for the rights we enjoy today. With an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ movements, it’s vital that we do not forget our history and that we continue to fight like hell for queer and trans futures."
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"Our history is rich and full of people fighting for the rights we enjoy today. With an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ movements, it’s vital that we do not forget our history and that we continue to fight like hell for queer and trans futures."
diva-magazine.com/2026/02/04/l...
LGBT+ History Month: Why we still need it in 2026
Find out more about this year’s theme, the importance of the annual celebration and what events you can attend this month and beyond
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February 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
ICoHM agrees:
"Our history is rich and full of people fighting for the rights we enjoy today. With an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ movements, it’s vital that we do not forget our history and that we continue to fight like hell for queer and trans futures."
diva-magazine.com/2026/02/04/l...
"Our history is rich and full of people fighting for the rights we enjoy today. With an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ movements, it’s vital that we do not forget our history and that we continue to fight like hell for queer and trans futures."
diva-magazine.com/2026/02/04/l...
@ilgaeurope.bsky.social Executive Board co-chairs Simona Muršec and @mmkarmenia.bsky.social (a member of ICoHM) discuss the role of LGBTQ+ activism in helping to safeguard the future of democracy, with equality a fundamental pillar of democratic resilience.
www.ilga-europe.org/blog/how-lgb...
www.ilga-europe.org/blog/how-lgb...
How LGBTI activism is defending democracy | ILGA-Europe
Co-chairs on democracy and freedom across Europe and beyond.
www.ilga-europe.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
@ilgaeurope.bsky.social Executive Board co-chairs Simona Muršec and @mmkarmenia.bsky.social (a member of ICoHM) discuss the role of LGBTQ+ activism in helping to safeguard the future of democracy, with equality a fundamental pillar of democratic resilience.
www.ilga-europe.org/blog/how-lgb...
www.ilga-europe.org/blog/how-lgb...
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On this first day of LGBTQ History Month in Spain, the UK (England, N. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), ICoHM co-founder @norenashopland.bsky.social (Wales) writes about why history is important. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lgbt...
On this first day of LGBTQ History Month in Spain, the UK (England, N. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), ICoHM co-founder @norenashopland.bsky.social (Wales) writes about why history is important. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lgbt...
We need to shout our LGBTQ+ history from the rooftops!
"Diversities in humankind have always been here," writes historian Norena Shopland, "and will always be here until the end of time."
www.bigissue.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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On this first day of LGBTQ History Month in Spain, the UK (England, N. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), ICoHM co-founder @norenashopland.bsky.social (Wales) writes about why history is important. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lgbt...
On this first day of LGBTQ History Month in Spain, the UK (England, N. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), ICoHM co-founder @norenashopland.bsky.social (Wales) writes about why history is important. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lgbt...
"Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest did not ask for permission. He led by example, standing alongside hundreds of thousands of Hungarians pouring into the streets of his city for the 30th annual Pride Month celebration last year."
www.erininthemorning.com/p/criminal-c...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/criminal-c...
Criminal Charges Pressed Against Budapest Mayor After Hundreds of Thousands Defy Pride Ban
“Despite threats or punishment, I will continue to fight. Freedom and love cannot be banned.”
www.erininthemorning.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 AM
"Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest did not ask for permission. He led by example, standing alongside hundreds of thousands of Hungarians pouring into the streets of his city for the 30th annual Pride Month celebration last year."
www.erininthemorning.com/p/criminal-c...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/criminal-c...
“Outlasting: Living Archives of Older Queers” is a 2025 documentary about the life stories of older LGBTQI+ people southern Europe. It will be screened on February 4 as part of LGBTQ History Month at the Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal.
www.ces.uc.pt/en/agenda-no...
www.ces.uc.pt/en/agenda-no...
«Outlasting – Living Archives of Older Queers» by Ana Cristina Santos & Nuno Barbosa
Film Sessions + Talk | February 4, 2026, 18h45, Casa do Cinema de Coimbra
www.ces.uc.pt
January 29, 2026 at 2:49 AM
“Outlasting: Living Archives of Older Queers” is a 2025 documentary about the life stories of older LGBTQI+ people southern Europe. It will be screened on February 4 as part of LGBTQ History Month at the Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal.
www.ces.uc.pt/en/agenda-no...
www.ces.uc.pt/en/agenda-no...
“The BBC’s First Homosexual” is a new play written about the BBC’s first radio documentary about homosexuality. They play will tour six UK cities during February’s @lgbthm.bsky.social History Month. All details are here:
www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...
www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...
Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality inspires new stage play for LGBT+ History Month 2026
A new play is set to celebrate the remarkable rediscovery of the BBC’s first ever documentary on homosexuality, a programme so controversial at the time it was banned, shelved and eventually lost in t...
www.lboro.ac.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
“The BBC’s First Homosexual” is a new play written about the BBC’s first radio documentary about homosexuality. They play will tour six UK cities during February’s @lgbthm.bsky.social History Month. All details are here:
www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...
www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...
On January 31, ICoHM member Norena Shopland - @norenashopland.bsky.social - will be hosting a viewing of and discussion about the 1968 film, "The Killing of Sister George."
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Should We Kill Sister George? - LezDiff
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January 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
On January 31, ICoHM member Norena Shopland - @norenashopland.bsky.social - will be hosting a viewing of and discussion about the 1968 film, "The Killing of Sister George."
lezdiff.org/should-we-ki...
lezdiff.org/should-we-ki...
The Mes de Historia LGBTIAQ+ team in Spain (Moisés, Mónica, Esteban, Daniela and Javier) has started a crowdfunding campaign to support their second-annual Mes de la Historia LGBTIQ+ this February. Those who would like to contribute, may do so here:
www.verkami.com/projects/424...
www.verkami.com/projects/424...
Participa en el Crowdfunding "II Mes Historia LGBTIAQ+" en Verkami
Ayúdanos a hacer posible el II Mes de la Historia LGBTIAQ+: un febrero para recordar, celebrar y compartir memoria, cultura y comunidad.
www.verkami.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The Mes de Historia LGBTIAQ+ team in Spain (Moisés, Mónica, Esteban, Daniela and Javier) has started a crowdfunding campaign to support their second-annual Mes de la Historia LGBTIQ+ this February. Those who would like to contribute, may do so here:
www.verkami.com/projects/424...
www.verkami.com/projects/424...
What a wonderful kick-off for LGBT+ History Month UK -- @lgbthm.bsky.social -- in February 2026!! Link to full inspiring kick-off video is here: youtube.com/live/Q7x-mafaQKA?si=GMfESHqE0m06Zxsk
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
What a wonderful kick-off for LGBT+ History Month UK -- @lgbthm.bsky.social -- in February 2026!! Link to full inspiring kick-off video is here: youtube.com/live/Q7x-mafaQKA?si=GMfESHqE0m06Zxsk
Dr. Alessio Ponzio, co-founder of ICoHM, is profiled in this piece about his new position at MacEwen University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
www.macewan.ca/campus-life/...
www.macewan.ca/campus-life/...
“This is my dream job! It's a mix of what I love the most.”
www.macewan.ca
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Dr. Alessio Ponzio, co-founder of ICoHM, is profiled in this piece about his new position at MacEwen University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
www.macewan.ca/campus-life/...
www.macewan.ca/campus-life/...
On Friday, November 7, the UK will launch their LGBT+ History Month theme and will identity the five highlighted LGBT+ historical figures for February 2026! All details and easy registration for free tickets to the online event are here. 🏳️🌈#lgbtqhistorymonth
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www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launching-...
Launching the theme for UK LGBT+ History Month 2026
February 2026 will be the 22nd UK LGBT+ History Month; join us online as we announce and explore the theme for 2026.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
On Friday, November 7, the UK will launch their LGBT+ History Month theme and will identity the five highlighted LGBT+ historical figures for February 2026! All details and easy registration for free tickets to the online event are here. 🏳️🌈#lgbtqhistorymonth
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launching-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launching-...
This Tuesday (October 28) at 4:00pm Mountain Canada/USA time, from MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, a conversation with international history month voices in Canada, Cuba, New Zealand, UK, and USA. FREE online or in person: www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory... #LGBTQHistoryMonth
A Talk with the International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months (hybrid event) - MacEwan University - Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity - Edmonton - Oct 28, 2025
A Talk with the International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months (hybrid event)
In 2021, representatives from sixteen LGBTQ+ History Months around the world established the International Committee on ...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This Tuesday (October 28) at 4:00pm Mountain Canada/USA time, from MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, a conversation with international history month voices in Canada, Cuba, New Zealand, UK, and USA. FREE online or in person: www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory... #LGBTQHistoryMonth
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The phrase “coming out” didn’t start as a public declaration — it began in the shadows, among coded phrases and hidden communities.
Over time, it became a political act, a rallying cry, and a model for other social movements.
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🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Over time, it became a political act, a rallying cry, and a model for other social movements.
buff.ly/qnHe5a4
🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistoryMonth
The history of ‘coming out,’ from secret gay code to popular political protest
In the 1950s, ‘coming out’ meant quietly acknowledging one’s sexual orientation. Today, the term is used by a broad array of social movements.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The phrase “coming out” didn’t start as a public declaration — it began in the shadows, among coded phrases and hidden communities.
Over time, it became a political act, a rallying cry, and a model for other social movements.
buff.ly/qnHe5a4
🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Over time, it became a political act, a rallying cry, and a model for other social movements.
buff.ly/qnHe5a4
🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistoryMonth
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This LGBTQ History Month, we’re not just honoring the past — we’re fighting for a future where all trans youth can grow up and thrive as themselves.
October 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This LGBTQ History Month, we’re not just honoring the past — we’re fighting for a future where all trans youth can grow up and thrive as themselves.
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"October is LGBTQ+ History Month in the US. To mark the occasion, the New York Historical museum... of New York City has just launched an exhibition to commemorate and celebrate Black, queer life in Harlem in the first half of the 20th century." #LGBTQHistoryMonth
www.gaycities.com/articles/101...
www.gaycities.com/articles/101...
New York City celebrates the “Gay Harlem Renaissance" - GayCities
‘The Pansy Craze’ and other moments of Black, queer history remembered.
www.gaycities.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
"October is LGBTQ+ History Month in the US. To mark the occasion, the New York Historical museum... of New York City has just launched an exhibition to commemorate and celebrate Black, queer life in Harlem in the first half of the 20th century." #LGBTQHistoryMonth
www.gaycities.com/articles/101...
www.gaycities.com/articles/101...
Our 16th quarterly meeting was held today, with 12 representatives from 10 LGBTQ+ history months around the world: Armenia, Finland, France, Italy, N. Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, USA, and Wales. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
October 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our 16th quarterly meeting was held today, with 12 representatives from 10 LGBTQ+ history months around the world: Armenia, Finland, France, Italy, N. Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, USA, and Wales. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
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An October past time is exploring the artwork various groups create for History Month. Here are a few of my favorites so far this October. #lgbtqhistorymonth
October 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
An October past time is exploring the artwork various groups create for History Month. Here are a few of my favorites so far this October. #lgbtqhistorymonth
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#Florida school board again rejects Moms for Liberty proposal to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orange-... via @shecarrieson.bsky.social
Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation
This is the second time school board member and Moms for Liberty activist Alicia Farrant has tried to get rid of the proclamation.
www.orlandoweekly.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#Florida school board again rejects Moms for Liberty proposal to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orange-... via @shecarrieson.bsky.social
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Աճող մարտահրավերներ, նոր զեկույցներ. ահա թե ինչ պատկեր ունեցանք անցած ամիս ԼԳԲՏ+ շարժման համար Հայաստանում։
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Rising challenges, new reports: here’s what shaped the last month for LGBT+ movement in Armenia.
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Rising challenges, new reports: here’s what shaped the last month for LGBT+ movement in Armenia.
pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...
Լրամփոփ | սեպտեմբեր 2025 | Pink Armenia
Լրամփոփ | սեպտեմբեր 2025 Pink Armenia
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October 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Աճող մարտահրավերներ, նոր զեկույցներ. ահա թե ինչ պատկեր ունեցանք անցած ամիս ԼԳԲՏ+ շարժման համար Հայաստանում։
pinkarmenia.org/news-events/...
Rising challenges, new reports: here’s what shaped the last month for LGBT+ movement in Armenia.
pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...
pinkarmenia.org/news-events/...
Rising challenges, new reports: here’s what shaped the last month for LGBT+ movement in Armenia.
pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...
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A hybrid (live/Zoom) conversation with ICoHM members from Canada, the UK, Cuba, New Zealand, and USA, with special guest Ben Garcia, director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in NYC. Details in thread. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here:
www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory...
A hybrid (live/Zoom) conversation with ICoHM members from Canada, the UK, Cuba, New Zealand, and USA, with special guest Ben Garcia, director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in NYC. Details in thread. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here:
www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory...
September 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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A hybrid (live/Zoom) conversation with ICoHM members from Canada, the UK, Cuba, New Zealand, and USA, with special guest Ben Garcia, director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in NYC. Details in thread. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here:
www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory...
A hybrid (live/Zoom) conversation with ICoHM members from Canada, the UK, Cuba, New Zealand, and USA, with special guest Ben Garcia, director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in NYC. Details in thread. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here:
www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory...
ICoHM reps from (row 1) the UK, USA, New Zealand, Hungary; (row 2) Canada, Armenia, Spain, France; and (row 3) New Zealand, Spain, and Hungary met today to talk about history months around the world in more challenging times.
#lgbtqhistorymonth
#lgbtqhistorymonth
July 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
ICoHM reps from (row 1) the UK, USA, New Zealand, Hungary; (row 2) Canada, Armenia, Spain, France; and (row 3) New Zealand, Spain, and Hungary met today to talk about history months around the world in more challenging times.
#lgbtqhistorymonth
#lgbtqhistorymonth
Another great essay by @norenashopland.bsky.social !
July 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Another great essay by @norenashopland.bsky.social !
Proud of the work ICoHM member @mmkarmenia.bsky.social is doing!
July 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Proud of the work ICoHM member @mmkarmenia.bsky.social is doing!
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As #PrideMonth comes to a close, our voices remain loud, our love remains bold, and our fight remains unwavering.
Every day we choose visibility over silence, love over fear, and community over isolation.
We’re here. We’re proud. And we remind that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.
Every day we choose visibility over silence, love over fear, and community over isolation.
We’re here. We’re proud. And we remind that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.
June 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As #PrideMonth comes to a close, our voices remain loud, our love remains bold, and our fight remains unwavering.
Every day we choose visibility over silence, love over fear, and community over isolation.
We’re here. We’re proud. And we remind that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.
Every day we choose visibility over silence, love over fear, and community over isolation.
We’re here. We’re proud. And we remind that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.
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Հպարտության ամսվա հիմնական իրադարձությունների մասին կարող եք կարդալ Լրամփոփում
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You can read about the main events of the Pride Month Recap
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You can read about the main events of the Pride Month Recap
pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...
Լրամփոփ | հունիս 2025 | Pink Armenia
Լրամփոփ | հունիս 2025 Pink Armenia
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July 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Հպարտության ամսվա հիմնական իրադարձությունների մասին կարող եք կարդալ Լրամփոփում
pinkarmenia.org/news-events/...
You can read about the main events of the Pride Month Recap
pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...
pinkarmenia.org/news-events/...
You can read about the main events of the Pride Month Recap
pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...