The voices and stories that inspired lesbians, bisexuals, trans people, and transvestites to join a historic march. Sexual diversity groups added their demands. "We are striking in defense of sexual and gender diversity," stated the #NiUnaMenos document read at the closing of the event in Plaza de Mayo.
Three women from LGBTQ+ groups in Paraguay share their personal experiences of why and how they are participating in the International Women's Strike. What are their expectations regarding the impact of #8M? By María Domínguez, from Asunción. Photos: Mariluz Martin and Jess Insrán Pérez. Jess Insfrán Pérez is 23 years old, a photographer, a lesbian, and…
LGBTQ+ groups—lesbian, trans, transvestite, and bisexual women—from major cities in Argentina will bring specific demands to the International Women's Strike. These include justice for Higui de Jesús, a trans quota law, implementation of the gender identity law, and other demands. Although the transvestite and trans community was not officially invited to participate in some localities, its members decided to join the day of action. There are calls to march wearing black, fuchsia, and purple.
Following reports of abuse, a judge ordered the Buenos Aires Province Penitentiary Service to allocate an exclusive wing of Unit 32 in Florencio Varela for transgender and transvestite female inmates. This must be implemented within 20 days and will be staffed by female personnel. It is a landmark ruling that recognizes transgender and transvestite identity.
Vitit Muntarbhorn is the United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. His visit began with a tour of the greater Buenos Aires area. There, he heard the first reports of escalating violence and setbacks in public policy.
A Chilean trans leader, icon of the transvestite struggle in Latin America, poet, and social worker, Claudia Rodríguez has an activist career that began in the 1990s. In this video, filmed between Santiago and Buenos Aires, she talks about her childhood, her identity, and the current situation of the trans population in Chile.
Why is there still reluctance within some feminist groups to integrate and make visible trans women in their struggles? Activist Violeta Alegre writes about the dangers of falling into biological determinism and the need for recognition of dissident femininities in the fight against patriarchy.
“We want to remember our butterfly by taking over the town square with all the passion and madness of our transvestite fury.” They ask attendees to bring flowers and butterflies. (#BUENOSAIRES) – “In commemoration of our butterfly commander Lohana Berkins, on the first anniversary of her flight to the red sky, we await you with your…”
This is the third attack in less than a month. Early Saturday morning, a group of men savagely beat 21-year-old Kymberly. Calls are being made for the government to take urgent action to eradicate violence against transgender and transvestite people. (#BuenosAires) — Kimberly is 21 years old, Ecuadorian, and in a vulnerable situation…
The new legislation is historic and was announced through the official legislative gazette. "It is the first law that recognizes sexual orientation and gender identity, protecting our physical integrity." Photos: Courtesy of Esteban Marchand and Presentes archive. From today onward, discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity is considered…
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