Paloma died in a public hospital bed from a stroke caused by a blow. This "blow," according to the complaint filed by the association TravesChile (which includes Paloma's own testimony), was the result of a transphobic attack.
Last Friday, Valeria Licciardi, a former participant in the reality show Big Brother, was the only trans woman invited to discuss feminism, transphobia, the right to abortion, among other issues, on the program Intrusos, hosted by Jorge Rial.
The Ykua Poty ecotourism farm, near Asunción, refused entry to a gay couple who wanted to celebrate Valentine's Day lunch there.
Today marks two years since the death of Lohana Berkins, the iconic trans activist and human rights leader from Argentina. This afternoon, at 6 PM, a tribute will be held in Plaza de los Dos Congresos in Buenos Aires.
Although Paraguay is one of the countries subject to the jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, civil society organizations believe that these recommendations will not be implemented in the country.
By Paula Bistagnino. Being a child and studying theater “back then” was considered strange. “Back then” was the late 70s and early 80s, during Argentina’s last military dictatorship. “And on top of that, I was already androgynous. So imagine, if being different back then wasn’t…”
With 68 votes in favor and 35 against, it will now proceed to its third reading in the Senate.
The investigation is being conducted under the charge of double homicide with aggravating circumstances. “We found that there was a previous complaint filed against the accused, which already included a restraining order.”
A resolution from Brazil's Ministry of Education, ratified on Wednesday, January 17, authorizes the use of chosen names by transgender and transvestite individuals in school records for basic education. With their identification, those over 18 can request that their enrollment in educational institutions be done using their chosen name. In the case of students under 18, the request must be submitted by their parents or legal guardians.
In her teens, she abandoned a potential professional tennis career to begin her transition. A few years ago, she decided to return to playing and is now ranked fourth in the Argentine Tennis Association in her category. Now she wants to compete internationally.
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