«LOVE MAKES A FAMILY» First Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum 2017 in Hong Kong. Hosted By: Planet Ally and International Family Equality Day. Impressions. First International Exhibition «FAMILIES» By: Rainbow Cities Network A report into experiences of discrimination faced by LGBTIQ parented families when accessing NSW State Government services. By: Rainbow Families Australia

«Families Without Borders» The Council of Europe recognises the IFED as an important tool to combat homophobia and transphobia and to promote a tolerant and cohesive society. In its 2015 report, as well as in its compendium of good practices of 2016, it highlights IFED as an opportunity to create visibility for LGBT communities, thereby raising awareness of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Welcoming Family Diversity!

«Celebrating the Rainbow of Families Around the World!»

Regardless of different legal, political and social circumstances around the world, the dramatic increase in the numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, trans and queer (LGBTIQ*d) people choosing to raise children is a global phenomenon. The International Family Equality Day (IFED) was launched as a sign of solidarity and strength and to promote equality for all families. On 6 May 2012, several events were held throughout Europe, Canada and the U.S. Families, friends, interested parties, experts from government agencies and other institutions as well as politicians and representatives of all parties were invited to celebrate the rainbow of families and the family diversity in our world. This international day of rainbow families not only puts a spotlight on sexual orientation and gender diversity within a family, but also provides LGBTQ parents and their children, as well as straight allies with the opportunity to celebrate their…