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.
We trans women know about feminism because we betrayed the patriarchy twice. First, by leaving it, and second, by attacking it. Very few of us are surviving; we're dying younger and younger.
Keili González, a trans activist from Entre Ríos, was first insulted by a legislator and then subjected to media violence for participating in the Pride March. In this opinion piece, she recounts part of her story and challenges the media: “It’s time the media focused on how to include our voices and perspectives, how to understand what sexual diversity is, and how to do so without stigmatizing or ridiculing us.”
Created by Organizing Trans Diversities (OTD Chile) amidst the difficulties surrounding the Gender Identity Law, the #TransCampaign was launched in October with significant impact. This week it gained new momentum following the Metro's response to a user who criticized the posters: "Prejudices like yours are not allowed on our trains."
The Chilean film directed by Sebastián Lelio and starring Daniela Vega will compete at the Oscars for best foreign film on March 4th.
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.
"Las Charapas" was a cooperative project that gave work to 10 trans girls who bet on that job to leave prostitution.
He filed the complaint at the First Police Station.
By Airam Fernández, from Santiago, Chile. Photo: Courtesy of Fundación Selenna* The final session of discussion on the Gender Identity Bill (LIG) resulted in a significant achievement for the Chilean LGBTI community: the inclusion of children and adolescents, after they were excluded during the initial Senate proceedings. The…
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