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Added on: 09/01/2023

Here’s Why These Countries—Not Just Canada—Warn Citizens Visiting The U.S.

08/31/2023

Canada has updated its travel advisory to warn LGBTQ residents visiting the United States about local laws and policies that may “infringe on your human rights” amid…

Global News

Added on: 12/01/2022

Rainbow flag-waving protester invades World Cup pitch

11/30/2022

A man ran onto the pitch during Monday’s World Cup group-stage match between Portugal and Uruguay, holding up a rainbow flag to protest Qatar’s anti-LGBT laws. The…

Global News

Added on: 11/20/2022

Mothers of LGBTQ children join forces in Latin America

11/20/2022

Fabu Olmedo is so nervous about clubs and restaurants in Paraguay that before a night out she often contacts one to make sure that she’ll be let…

Global News

Added on: 03/20/2022

Transgender immigrants who fled Latin America still face uncertainty in the US

3/19/22

Paloma Vazquez envisioned a new start in Houston. After immigrating from Honduras to escape transphobic violence just six months prior, the 29-year-old was ready to move into…

Global News

Added on: 08/26/2021

Uruguay starts to dance again as pandemic subsides

08/25/2021

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — After long months of illness, Uruguay is once again starting to dance. The government last week authorized ballrooms and event halls to open…

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Added on: 01/12/2021

Tolerant Uruguay a place for some trans citizens to ‘glow’

01/10/2021

On a recent Sunday in the Salaverry household in Montevideo, various members of Uruguayan transgender teenager Sebastian’s family gathered for a traditional “asado,” or barbecue. The family…

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Added on: 09/27/2020

Thousands march in Uruguay for LGBT rights

09/26/2020

Rainbow colours and war cries have rung out at the centre of Montevideo as Uruguayans gathered for the annual LGBT pride parade wearing masks undeterred by the…

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Added on: 01/03/2020

Uruguay, the most LGBT-friendly country in Latin America

01/02/2020

Uruguay is ranked 18th in the world in the LGBT + Danger Index ranking that evaluates the friendliest and most dangerous destinations for the lesbian, bisexual and…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

Uruguay: Government will authorize this year equal marriage for foreign visitors

09/11/2019

In addition to promoting the right to marriage between people of the same sex, it seeks to attract more tourists. It was announced by the Minister of…

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Added on: 08/07/2019

Effort to Roll Back Transgender Rights Fails in Uruguay

08/06/2019

A ballot-box effort to roll back transgender rights in Uruguay failed to draw enough voters to the polls to trigger a national referendum, prompting LGBT+ rights supporters…

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Added on: 06/23/2019

Struggle among progress as countries restrict LGBTQ rights

06/23/2019

The world has been transformed in many ways in the 50 years since the uprising at the Stonewall Inn, with major shifts in the past decade alone…

Alturi Partner

Added on: 02/01/2018

REDLACTRANS – Latin America and the Caribbean Network of Trans Persons

REDLACTRANS leads the effort to truly know the extent of anti-transgender discrimination and violence across Central America. Their new report, exposes these human rights violations, and demands that Central…

Alturi Partner

Added on: 01/31/2018

Heartland Alliance

Heartland Alliance’s Global Initiative for Sexuality and Human Rights (GISHR) stands behind activists who are improving the lives of LGBT persons — promoting their rights and protecting them…