Chile does not have a gender identity law. Parliament's main arguments against it focus on transgender children. The Transitar Foundation supports these children and their families in all aspects of their lives. Its director, Niki Raveau, recounts the symbolic act of renewing their identity documents to sign with their chosen names, and continuing the fight for visibility.
Argentine activist Lara María Bertolini writes about the urgent need to build policies based on the voices of trans people themselves: without intermediaries, manuals, or party directives. And, to this end, she proposes a series of actions.
Peruvian journalist Esteban Marchand, co-founder of the website Sin Etiquetas and correspondent for Presentes, was invited to give a TED Talk about his experiences as a young gay man in a sexist and homophobic society. From school bullying to family acceptance and the peace of mind that comes with being himself. I'm Esteban, I'm 24 years old, and I'm gay…
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