“Gender ideology” in Chile: this is how fanatics and rulers speak

Niki Raveau, a historian and trans activist, attended the anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations that took place yesterday in Santiago, Chile. She was physically present and engaged with the participants, who told her they were against “gender ideology.” Here she chronicles the day and reflects: How long will we have to endure all these insecure and cowardly pastors, legislators, and leaders who incite death?

Bruno A Comas, filmmaker, Paraguay, LGBTI Film Festival

#Paraguay: The LGBTQ film festival that fights against prejudice and stereotypes

Until July 15, the Lesbigaytrans Film Festival is showcasing more than 47 titles in Asunción: feature films, short films, and documentaries with LGBTQ+ themes. Two of the filmmakers from the new generation participating in the festival, Sonia Moura and Bruno A. Comas, told Presentes why they seek to build a Paraguayan LGBTQ+ film scene free of stereotypes. "With film, we can gradually break down barriers."