Digital resources and reports on LGBT people for students and researchers

We know that in this time of quarantine many colleges and higher education institutions have chosen to enable virtual studies to meet the academic calendar. Many of these projects are related to research on LBGT rights. It is for this reason that we would like to list some of the latest research done by Colombia Diversa [...]

Inclusive books for a rainbow quarantine

Inclusive books for a rainbow quarantine

Lope de Vega used to say about love that "He who has tried it, knows it". Other people often say the same about books. That Free Pass to another universe, an escape and, sometimes, a revelation, as many come close to saying in the days of coronavirus, when Albert Camus, in his book 'La Peste', [...]

Five state entities that will watch over your rights in this quarantine period

Five state entities that will watch over your rights in this quarantine period

In these days of quarantine, we have received cases of people who want to report a situation of harassment or discrimination and do not know how to do it; or people who want to approach a family police station to report a situation of domestic violence. Thinking of them and all the people who may need information about the channels [...]

Self-care tips for inclusive quarantine

Self-care tips for inclusive quarantine

In the midst of the quarantine period, there are many things we can do from home. Social isolation and the situation can generate a series of emotions such as anxiety or fear, which we can take advantage of and take control of our body. It is for this reason that we made a list of basic self-care with resources [...]

Victims are not forgotten

Victims are not forgotten

Colombia is a country of fractures, of scars. In the midst of the chaos and crisis brought on by an unexpected pandemic, there are still the victims who, with pain in their chests, dare to face yet another crisis in the midst of impunity and the social leaders who continue to be assassinated today. And the only [...]

Covid-19 and LGBT people: answers to frequently asked questions

Covid-19 and LGBT people: answers to frequently asked questions

There are many questions that LGBT people are asking themselves in these days of pandemic and social isolation. Dejusticia, Sentiido and Colombia Diversa gathered the most frequent ones and answered them one by one. First installment. In January, when the media started talking about the "coronavirus or a flu in China", it was clear that the [...]

Covid 19, isolation and LGBT rights in Colombia: part 2

Covid 19, isolation and LGBT rights in Colombia: part 2

What to do if an LGBT person is mistreated or evicted from their home because of their sexual orientation or gender identity are some of the questions that arise these days. Colombia Diversa, Dejusticia and Sentiido share this guide of questions and answers to legal issues useful to have at hand. Second issue. (Read here [...]

Covid-19 and LGBT people: frequently asked health questions

Covid-19 and LGBT people: frequently asked health questions

We conclude the special issue we did together with Sentiido and Dejusticia on LGBT people and Covid-19 with the frequently asked questions on health. Read here the first (mental health and emotional well-being) and the second (legal consultations) installment of this special. Health may become a particular concern for LGBT people during the pandemic, and not only because of fear [...]

Celebrate LGBT Pride virtually this Sunday, June 28th

Celebrate LGBT Pride virtually this Sunday, June 28th

Covid-19 forced many events to be cancelled, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride march. However, this will not prevent us from dressing our homes in pride, marching at home with our family, friends, partners and all those who are committed to an equal society.