Atlanta IDAHO on United Nations Radio

Breege Brennan of United Nations Radio delivered a May 21, 2010, report, "People united on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia." She included interviews from activists in Canada, where IDAHO originated, Ireland, and more that included co-organizer of Atlanta's IDAHO, Betty Couverier.

From the transcript:

BREEGE: IDAHO events included a Great Global Kiss-In in 30 cities. In Nigeria, a vigil was held to honour victims of gender hate crimes and in Russia, thousands of balloons were launched as a symbol of pride. Betty Couvertier, a radio producer and gay activist, is involved in the International Day Against Homophobia in Atlanta, Georgia.

COUVERTIER: IDAHO is a time to speak out and stand up and not be afraid. It is a way of combating fear and hate. It goes beyond tolerance. It is acceptance that knowing the people are what they are and that we are different sometimes and it is ok.

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