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The murder sparked a national debate and demands for public education policies against LGBTI phobia in the country.
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The 10 good news stories of 2018 for LGBTI people in Latin America
The 10 good news stories of 2018 for LGBTI people in Latin America
2018: The trans population, the main victims of violence in Peru
In 2018, violence in Peru disproportionately affected transgender people. There was no significant progress for the rights of LGBTIQ+ people.
Peruvian salsa band denounced for homophobic taunts
The salsa band Zaperoko mocked a young gay man at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Callao, Peru.
Survivors demand remembrance and justice for transfemicides in Peru
By Esteban Marchand On Transgender Day of Remembrance, Peruvian activists gathered in Plaza San Martín in downtown Lima to commemorate the trans women and men who were murdered or died due to a lack of access to basic rights such as health, work, and housing. Among the banners was…
Another trans femicide in Peru: "We need real action, they are killing us"
In northern Peru, two trans women were murdered in less than fifteen days, according to information provided to Presentes by the Trans Women's Network.
Another trans femicide in Peru: "We need real action, they are killing us"
In northern Peru, two trans women were murdered in less than fifteen days, according to information provided to Presentes by the Trans Women's Network.
Another trans woman attacked in Peru: 76th attack in 2018
Cris Genesis del Castillo was attacked with a metal bar in October in Yurimaguas, in the San Martín region of the Peruvian jungle. Her partner is believed to have been the assailant.
Killa, the trans model who is challenging the Peruvian fashion world
After struggling in the fashion world and creating her own modeling academy and cultural center, this year she was a finalist among 300 girls for the 2018 edition of Model of the Year Peru. On October 11, she walked the runway alongside 19 other models at Jockey Plaza. She was the only transgender woman.
What advice would you give yourself before coming out of the closet?
We asked a group of people: if they had the opportunity, what would they say to themselves if they saw themselves in the lead-up to coming out of the closet.