Among some lesbians, the idea of aging in community is circulating. The "lesbian community" is envisioned as a space for coexistence, collective care, and activism. This, in turn, sparks many reflections on the particularities of dissident identities and aging. How does one reach old age when so many basic rights have been violated? Who accompanies us in that stage of life?
Agustina Brunetto and Valeria Tavecchio live in Santa Elena, Entre Ríos. They wanted to be mothers, found a sperm donor, and underwent insemination. Agustina became pregnant, and on June 27, Ciro was born. When they went to register him at the civil registry with both their surnames, they were unable to. They were required to be married or have a document proving assisted reproduction. "We want to register our son properly so we can give him his identity," said one of the mothers. Abosex maintains that co-maternity "is the law in Argentina."
An actress for two decades, Marina Castillo Blanco has forged a path that has taken her from journalism to acting, and from off-Broadway theater to prime-time television in Argentina. Born in Algarrobo, a town of just two thousand inhabitants in the province of Buenos Aires, it was during this same journey that she discovered her sexual identity.
The activists were detained for 12 hours on March 7. A prosecutor accused them of spray-painting a church and two banks in the Almagro neighborhood of Buenos Aires. They had requested the dismissal of the case, but yesterday the defense's request was rejected.
The National Day for the Freedom and Acquittal of Higui began in front of the San Martín Courthouse and culminated in a large rally in front of the National Congress, led by the family of Eva Higui de Jesús. They were joined by more than 500 people. The event coincided with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
On the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the La Moneda Palace and other public and private institutions across the country illuminated their facades with the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag. This year, the global day of action focuses on the family. Lesbian activists discuss the outstanding issues in Chile regarding…
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, more than one hundred people from various organizations gathered in front of the San Martín Courthouse to demand the release and acquittal of Eva Higui de Jesús. At 5 p.m., a rally led by her family took place in front of Congress.
Tomorrow there will be rallies, soccer matches and open radio broadcasts in different parts of Argentina to demand the release and acquittal of Eva Analía “Higui” de Jesús, imprisoned since October, accused of homicide, after she defended herself against an attempted gang rape and fatally wounded one of the aggressors.
The court rejected the request for the release of Eva "Higui" de Jesús. Her lawyer said it was a "discriminatory and sexist" measure and that she will appeal the decision. The family and the Justice for Higui Working Group are calling for a National Day of Action for Higui's Freedom and Acquittal on Wednesday, May 17.
Meanwhile, in Argentina, in front of the Malvinas Argentinas Prosecutor's Office, the crowd demanding freedom for Higui de Jesús also brought the demand for justice for Nicole Saavedra, a Chilean woman murdered ten months ago. In Chile, a group of self-organized lesbians gathered on Wednesday in front of the Argentine Embassy in Santiago to demand justice for Higui.
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