Peru is one of the few countries in the region that does not guarantee any rights to LGBTIQ people. But that could change after the historic statement from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
The Chilean film directed by Sebastián Lelio and starring Daniela Vega will compete at the Oscars for best foreign film on March 4th.
With 68 votes in favor and 35 against, it will now proceed to its third reading in the Senate.
The investigation is being conducted under the charge of double homicide with aggravating circumstances. “We found that there was a previous complaint filed against the accused, which already included a restraining order.”
The National Front for the Health of People with HIV—comprised of more than 50 organizations from across the country—is on alert and has called for an open assembly this Friday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. in front of the National Ministry of Health (Av. 9 de Julio and Moreno) to demand better healthcare and the availability of all treatments for people living with HIV. This is the second time in just over a year that this situation has arisen.
A resolution from Brazil's Ministry of Education, ratified on Wednesday, January 17, authorizes the use of chosen names by transgender and transvestite individuals in school records for basic education. With their identification, those over 18 can request that their enrollment in educational institutions be done using their chosen name. In the case of students under 18, the request must be submitted by their parents or legal guardians.
The Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation (Movilh) denounced a medical center in the city of Maipú for offering psychological and psychiatric guidance to reverse homosexuality, a practice rejected by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In her teens, she abandoned a potential professional tennis career to begin her transition. A few years ago, she decided to return to playing and is now ranked fourth in the Argentine Tennis Association in her category. Now she wants to compete internationally.
Manvendra Singh Gohil publicly came out as gay in 2006 and was disinherited by his family. Since then, he has championed LGBTQ+ rights and opened his palace as a refuge for LGBT people. His activism led to a review of the article in the Penal Code that criminalizes homosexuality.
Script: Lucas Gutiérrez Drawings: Jon Amarillo
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