Notes by Dunia Orellana
Honduras 2023: The government remains indebted to the LGBTI+ population and violence is on the rise
In the last two years, 93 sexual dissidents were murdered.
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Trans activist Megan Kerr, run over at Pride Parade in Tegucigalpa
“I was inches away from that car running me over and breaking my legs,” said Megan Kerr, from Arcoíris Honduras.
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Five LGBTQ+ people under threat after racist and hate speech by mayor in Honduras
Threats, persecution and smear campaigns after the statements of the mayor of San Pedro Sula.
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Honduras 2022: Disinformation, hate crimes and an apology
The apology for the murder of Vicky Hernández did not stop the rise in violence against the LGBT community. A year without progress on rights.
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Outrage over the murder of trans activist Melissa Núñez in Honduras
This is the 34th murder of an LGBTI+ person in 2022. They are asking for respect for their gender identity.
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They denounce the illegal detention of a trans woman in Honduras
The woman was physically and psychologically tortured. The police also threatened human rights activists.
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LGBT youth renewed the pride march in Honduras
About a thousand people from all over Honduras participated in the massive Pride march. It was a parade full of color and music.
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“June 28: Vicky Hernández versus Honduras” the documentary about the trans activist murdered in 2009
The documentary recounts the trial in which the Honduran state was found guilty of the death of the trans activist. It can be viewed on YouTube.
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On the same night, three LGBTI+ people were murdered in Honduras.
So far in 2022, five LGBT+ people have been killed in Honduras. Meanwhile, since 2009, at least 405 LGBTQ+ individuals have died violently in the country.
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Xiomara Castro takes office with the support of feminism and diversity: she will have to confront the conservative elites
The president of Honduras takes office on January 27. Among the major challenges are eradicating hatred against the LGBT community and upholding a feminist agenda.
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