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#8M: Sexual diversity agenda for the International Women's Strike

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 7, 2017

LGBTQ+ groups—lesbian, trans, transvestite, and bisexual women—from major cities in Argentina will bring specific demands to the International Women's Strike. These include justice for Higui de Jesús, a trans quota law, implementation of the gender identity law, and other demands. Although the transvestite and trans community was not officially invited to participate in some localities, its members decided to join the day of action. There are calls to march wearing black, fuchsia, and purple.

"Being lesbian or bisexual doesn't mean we're not sexist."

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 7, 2017

Today, Argentina commemorates Lesbian Visibility Day. Seven years after the hate crime against Pepa Gaitán, murdered by her girlfriend's stepfather, Claudia Castrosin and Mariana Paz, from La Fulana, reflect on that day and the path they have traveled. They call for a re-evaluation of violent and sexist relationships, stating that lesbian and bisexual relationships are not exempt from them.

March 7: Lesbian Visibility Day against Violence

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 6, 2017 1 comment

What do we mean when we talk about lesbian visibility? Women from different generations share what visibility means to each of them today. What activities are planned in different cities across the country? Why are they marching with their own contingent on March 8th?

Historic ruling: there will be an exclusive pavilion for detained trans and transvestite people

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 6, 2017

Following reports of abuse, a judge ordered the Buenos Aires Province Penitentiary Service to allocate an exclusive wing of Unit 32 in Florencio Varela for transgender and transvestite female inmates. This must be implemented within 20 days and will be staffed by female personnel. It is a landmark ruling that recognizes transgender and transvestite identity.

When being trans "shows"

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 3, 2017 3 Comments

Starting with the expressions “it shows” or “it doesn’t show,” activist Violeta Alegre reflects on the tendency for trans women to reproduce hegemonic models, often at a very high physical and emotional cost. And she asks: Is there a universalization of what it means to be a woman? What does it mean to feel like a woman? To have a vagina? To be attracted to the opposite?

“Trans people are criminalized, imprisoned, and ultimately killed.”

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 2, 2017

Trans and gender-diverse rights organizations are denouncing police abuses in La Plata. Legal complaints have been filed regarding two raids in February and for an investigation into the death of Pamela Macedo Pandu, who was detained in a prison in Florencio Varela.

She claims her score for a non-teaching position was lowered because she is a lesbian

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 2, 2017

Andrea Simone alleges that her score in the competition for a permanent non-teaching assistant position was lowered because she is a lesbian. The Moreno School Board denies everything. The complaint of discrimination based on sexual orientation has already been filed with INADI (National Institute Against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism).

The UN LGBT expert arrived in Argentina to assess rights

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes March 1, 2017

Vitit Muntarbhorn is the United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. His visit began with a tour of the greater Buenos Aires area. There, he heard the first reports of escalating violence and setbacks in public policy.

They demand justice for the death of a trans woman detained in Florencio Varela

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes February 28, 2017

Tomorrow there will be a demonstration in front of the Prosecutor's Office in La Plata to demand that the death of Pamela Macedo Panduro, a member of Otrans, be clarified. She died on January 1st while detained in Penal Unit No. 32 in Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires Province.

A voice on the phone against discrimination

UncategorizedBy Agencia Presentes February 24, 2017

In Paraguay, the "Rohendu" hotline (Guarani for "I hear you") offers support and guidance to the LGBTI community experiencing discrimination, as well as to their families and friends. "It's not normal to be mistreated," emphasize the videos promoting the hotline. It operates Monday through Friday and is free to access from any phone.