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ES Colombia Diversa launches book on crimes systematically committed against LGBT people in Colombia's armed conflict
In the conflict, LGBT people have been "whores, toadies, victims, victimisers, errand boys, bochincheros", a long list of nouns that illustrate the complexity of the relationships between war, gender and sexuality. Armed actors have instrumentalised social prejudice against LGBT people to achieve multiple ends within the war, such as gaining greater legitimacy [...].
"Don't forget the victims of the conflict in Tolima", LGBT people's plea to the SJP
The request was made during the delivery of the report to the JEP on violations suffered by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the midst of the armed conflict. The event, supported and sponsored by FOKUS and which took place in Chaparral (Tolima), was attended by 7 victims and relatives of people who were violated during the armed conflict.
My bisexuality as a fight against discrimination
Accepting that I am bisexual has been one of the most liberating experiences of my life and telling the people closest to me about it has been my way of fighting prejudice. By: Laurie Coutu-Racette My name is Laurie, I'm 24 years old and I grew up in a small town called Saint-Donat, in the province of Quebec, Canada. [...]
We tell you why love keeps on winning
On the occasion of our #15 anniversary, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have joined us in this fight for equality. Thanks to all of you #SigueGanandoElAmor
"Having my girlfriend has been instrumental in my acceptance as a trans man": Alan
Girlfriends, hairdressers or queen trainers, these are the majority of roles in which we see trans women represented in the media. With the little imagination with which these representations are constructed, it would seem that it is difficult to do a worse job of portraying these realities. However, for [...]
Prejudices have caused us to be "emotionally backward".
"These are phrases that many LGBT people have heard throughout their lives. Surely you're boring, you don't like anything, you must be a bit macho" These are phrases that many LGBT people have heard throughout their lives and that demonstrate that despite legal advances and the [...]
Two women baptise their child in Medellín Catholic church
Last week we saw in several media outlets a news story that shocked many people nationwide: two mothers baptised their child in a Catholic church in Medellín. This event generated diverse emotions, from congratulations to them for opening a door to equality to claims for boasting about entering a Catholic church in Medellín.
Murders of LGBTI people in Latin America and the Caribbean: a context of discrimination
At least one lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person was murdered in the last five years in Latin America and the Caribbean. Honduras and Bolivia are the countries with the highest and lowest rates, respectively. "Por panochas", were the words found on a letter lying on top of Betzi's body [...]
The 50 events that marked the history of LGBT people in Colombia
#50YearsOfPride 28 June 1969 was a day that changed history for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people around the world. The constant repressions and abuses committed by the New York police against them would cause one of the most significant social mobilisations worldwide: the Stonewall Inn revolt, a struggle that [...]
Diverse Film Series for Pride Month
June is here, and this year is special, as we celebrate 50 years of Pride and hard work in the struggle to have the same rights as any heterosexual person. Culture is one of the shores that wants to join the pride of being lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans. That is why we want you to get to know the [...]
