The Forum is organized by the European Network associated with LGBTI Governmental Focal Points (EFPN), in co-operation with the Council of Europe. Every year, the Forum is organized by different governments that are people of the EFPN, and Iceland took over the helm from Cyprus and the UK in a ceremony in Limassol, Cyprus, last week at this year’s Forum. The Forum will be organized by the Prime Minister’s Office, as the Ministry responsible for human rights and gender equal rights, and in connection with Iceland’s Obama administration of the Council of Europe. The annual IDAHOT+Forum is going to be held in Iceland in May 2023 in connection with the Icelandic Presidency of the Council of Europe starting this November. This will be the tenth period the Forum is kept, and it brings together European government authorities, activists, civil society, as well as other stakeholders to assess the progress of LGBTI rights for the continent, celebrate achievements and strengthen European cooperation. The particular Forum is always organized around the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) which takes place on 17 May each year.
ILGA Europe’s Range Map is certainly launched at the IDAHOT+Forum, which shows the legal standing and rights of LGBTI people in European countries. Iceland has moved up 5 places and is now in 9th place compared to 14th place last year.
