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#Argentina: progress and shortcomings of the trans employment quota

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The transgender employment quota law in the province of Buenos Aires, championed by activist Diana Sacayán, was passed in 2015 but still lacks implementing regulations. At the national level, several bills are currently before Congress. So far, municipalities are leading the way, with ordinances passed in 13 localities. At the provincial level, Salta, Entre Ríos, and Corrientes are closest to enacting a law that guarantees a basic right: employment.

Investigation: How the Justice System Responded to Hate Crimes 2015

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Based on the annual report in which the Argentine Homosexual Community (CHA) documented the murders of six transvestites and transgender people, and seven gay men, Presentes investigated the current status of each case. The results revealed disparate treatment: a few cases nearing trial, others shelved, a lack of evidence, and resistance from the system to classifying them as hate crimes. Investigation:…

Key hearing and mobilization for the murder of Diana Sacayán

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A hearing was held at the Court of Appeals to request that the investigation into the transphobic murder of Diana Sacayán not be closed. For three hours, LGBTQ+ activists demonstrated outside the courthouse demanding justice. The Court is expected to issue a ruling in the coming days, before the judicial recess. (#BUENOSAIRES) – Under a blazing sun, representatives…

Argentina: Official complaint filed against school that discriminated against Gerónimo

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The young man from Corrientes set social media ablaze this week when he recounted how authorities at Saint Patrick's School wouldn't let him attend his graduation dressed as he wanted. The organization 100% Diversity and Rights filed a complaint with INADI (National Institute Against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism) and shared statistics on school bullying based on sexual orientation. It had been six months since…

#JusticeForDiana: “We don’t want the second suspect to be a scapegoat”

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Leaders of LGBTQ+ organizations are demanding a thorough investigation into the murder of Amancay Diana Sacayán, a trans woman. They are calling for a mobilization on December 20, when the Court of Appeals will decide whether the investigation will continue or be closed and sent to trial. (#BUENOSAIRES) – Argentine organizations representing LGBTQ+ groups expressed their strong support and also their concern for…

Argentina: "People living with HIV are experiencing a national emergency"

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The Front for the Health of People Living with HIV—comprised of various organizations—is demanding urgent action to address the shortage of medications, reagents, and condoms. In a demonstration outside the National Ministry of Health, they denounced the government's absence in prevention and treatment policies. The minister promised to meet with them between today and tomorrow. The Front for the…

Argentina: "People living with HIV are experiencing a national emergency"

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The Front for the Health of People Living with HIV—comprised of various organizations—is demanding urgent action to address the shortage of medications, reagents, and condoms. In a demonstration outside the National Ministry of Health, they denounced the government's absence in prevention and treatment policies. The minister promised to meet with them between today and tomorrow. The Front for the…