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Marlene Wayar's video columns: the trans gaze
We invited trans activist Marlene Wayar, teacher and beacon for so many, to write a series of columns as a way of reflecting on ourselves.
Marlene Wayar's video columns: why orality?
In a series of columns, transvestite activist Marlene Wayar talks about violence, prostitution and what "the trans gaze" means.
A gay couple's struggle to get married in Chile
On Tuesday, January 8, the Civil Registry refused to schedule a marriage appointment for Ramón Gómez and Gonzalo Velásquez, arguing that Chilean law does not permit same-sex marriage. They are calling for a demonstration on February 14 in Balmaceda Park to support same-sex marriage.
Two murders and dozens of torture cases in new LGBT+ purge in Chechnya
Two LGBTI+ people died as a result of police torture in Chechnya, activists reported this week. Since late December, the government of the North Caucasus Muslim republic has been carrying out new raids, and at least 40 LGBTI+ people have been arrested and tortured. “This is the beginning of a second wave of persecution…”
Bug and I: Living without fear at all ages
By Lucas Fauno Gutiérrez and Jon Amarillo. Every Thursday on Presentes, a new episode of Bicho y Yo: Bicho y Yo #54: Intimacy and HIV #BichoYYo53: “No toasts, no wishes: concrete actions to stop the pandemic!” #BichoYYo52: Can we support someone with HIV? #BichoYYo51: #LivingWithHIV 1 year of Bicho y Yo: Thank you for making us go viral! #BichoYYo50: Day of…
Homophobic attack in Chaco: he was beaten almost unconscious
Franco Ramirez is 25 years old and suffered a homophobic attack from two thieves who, in addition to stealing his backpack, insulted him and beat him up.
LGBTI+ migrants in the caravans from Honduras to the United States
Many people in the migrant caravans heading to the US border are LGBT+. A Honduran trans activist explains why and how to help them.
Karla Avelar: "In El Salvador there is a genocide of LGBTI people"
Avelar is a 41-year-old trans activist who has suffered constant human rights violations. She has been repeatedly raped, kidnapped, tortured, imprisoned, and shot. She now lives in Switzerland, where she has sought asylum to save her life.
Karla Avelar: "In El Salvador there is a genocide of LGBTI people"
Avelar is a 41-year-old trans activist who has suffered constant human rights violations. She has been repeatedly raped, kidnapped, tortured, imprisoned, and shot. She now lives in Switzerland, where she has sought asylum to save her life.
Rapper and LGBT activist Kevin Fret shot dead in Puerto Rico
Rapper and LGBT activist Kevin Fret, 24, was killed after being shot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.