"The Butterfly Revolution" is an investigation into the living conditions of the transvestite and trans population in the City of Buenos Aires. A decade later, it updates the path begun by "The Quest for One's Own Name," a landmark book by trans activist Lohana Berkins and philosopher Josefina Fernández, who also coordinated this publication.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) invited 43 countries and 91 organizations to submit opinions on LGBTI rights standards. Argentina was represented by Cien por Ciento Diversidad y Derechos (One Hundred Percent Diversity and Rights). Greta Pena, its president, included in her presentation a text by writer Claudia Piñeiro on marriage equality.
The members of the "Feminist Bisexualities" collective met during the 2011 National Women's Meeting in Bariloche and decided to organize a parallel workshop. By the following year, "Women and Bisexualities" was included in the official workshop program of the Meeting, and that was just the beginning.
The National Day for the Freedom and Acquittal of Higui began in front of the San Martín Courthouse and culminated in a large rally in front of the National Congress, led by the family of Eva Higui de Jesús. They were joined by more than 500 people. The event coincided with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, LGBT activists in Paraguay held a kiss-in in front of Congress. A group of evangelical pastors opposed to the LGBT community disrupted the event, assaulting the activists.
On the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the La Moneda Palace and other public and private institutions across the country illuminated their facades with the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag. This year, the global day of action focuses on the family. Lesbian activists discuss the outstanding issues in Chile regarding…
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, more than one hundred people from various organizations gathered in front of the San Martín Courthouse to demand the release and acquittal of Eva Higui de Jesús. At 5 p.m., a rally led by her family took place in front of Congress.
The State-Sponsored Homophobia Report, published by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), highlights both progress and setbacks globally and regionally. Institutional violence and religious fundamentalism are emerging as challenges worldwide. In countries that have made progress, such as Argentina, repression has intensified. Meanwhile, 72 countries continue to criminalize sexual orientation.
Tomorrow there will be rallies, soccer matches and open radio broadcasts in different parts of Argentina to demand the release and acquittal of Eva Analía “Higui” de Jesús, imprisoned since October, accused of homicide, after she defended herself against an attempted gang rape and fatally wounded one of the aggressors.
Argentine photographer and trans activist Flor Guimaraes began her activism under the tutelage of Lohana Berkins and found in photography a way to resist and give visibility to her fellow trans women. Her exhibition “Furia Travesti” (Trans Fury), which has been running for several months, will conclude at the Library of Congress in conjunction with the presentation of her book “La Roy. Revolución de una trava” (La Roy. A Trans Woman's Revolution).
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