Notes by Airam Fernandez
Chile 2022: marriage equality, parity in Congress and an increase in hate crimes
Despite the progress and in the context of an inclusive government, there is concern about discrimination and the increase in gender-based crimes.
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Chile: Pride and demands in the streets of Santiago
Thousands of people participated in the 15th edition of the “Santiago Parade, March for Equality” in Santiago, Chile, organized by the Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation…
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Chile issues first non-binary identity card
In a historic day, the Civil Registry issued the first identity card with the 'X' marker. It recognizes the gender identity of Shane, who does not identify as male…
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I approve: Chile votes to have the world's first diverse and plurinational Constitution
Chile's new Constitution will be voted on September 4th. It was drafted with gender parity and embodies a plurinational, feminist, and diverse spirit.
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Two brutal hate crimes in one week alarm the LGBT community in Chile
In one week, two transphobic hate crimes sparked concern. What lies behind these acts of violence, and how does it affect LGBTQ+ mental health?
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What is it like to be a non-binary person in Chile?
On International Non-Binary Visibility Day, we tell you how these identities live in Chile.
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“Travesía Travesti”, the film that brings together fundamental pieces of the trans-travesti memory of Chile
The documentary was filmed during the 2019-2020 social uprising in Chile. It has already premiered in its country and is participating in film festivals.
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Pride 2022: Hundreds of thousands of LGBT+ people filled the streets of Latin America amid celebration and protest
Celebrations and protests from Lima, Santiago de Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico City reflecting different realities and the same struggle.
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Lesbian Visibility: the story of the oldest lesbian feminist group in Chile
The group was born from a digital publication that marked a milestone in LGBT history in Chile.
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Hate crime in Chile: Man sets fire to a lesbian woman and commits suicide
The assailant was on the run for ten days; once he was imprisoned, he killed himself in his cell. The victim's family is demanding justice.
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