It has been a year of dismantling public policies, especially those related to gender and diversity. Hate crimes increased in 2024, as did disinformation and hate speech. There were also some achievements and legal victories.
LGBT rights are being rolled back following the rise of anti-rights groups. While there have been efforts in recent years to raise awareness and protect sexual diversity, structural challenges remain.
Pressure from conservative groups and hate speech led to a setback in rights for the LGBTI population this year, particularly in the areas of health and culture, organizations reported.
Legalization of abortion in several states, militarization, 59 hate crimes against trans women and some progress: an LGBTI+ assessment in Mexico.
Anti-rights groups consolidated their power with significant gains during Santiago Peña's first year in office. Among these was the anti-NGO law. But feminist and human rights organizations mobilized strongly to support their demands.
On the International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers, Natalia Lane portrays the lives of transvestite sex workers.
Digital gender-based violence is real. It has an impact on the physical environment and vice versa, and recognizing this is crucial for our human rights.
The Supreme Decree that pathologizes trans people remains in force in a year that will be remembered for its setbacks and a few victories, won through sheer LGBT persistence.
Edith Román was a 17-year-old Wichí girl from the Betania community in Salta.
A report by the Federation of Press Workers (FATPREN), the Buenos Aires Press Union (SiPreBA) and the Communication Sciences Department of the UBA records and analyzes the attacks on freedom of expression in the Milei government.
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