LGBTI rights

Belgium is the first European country to appoint a trans minister, an important step for this collective in a difficult moment for the violation of their rights, especially during the months of the pandemic.

The advocacy director of ILGA Europe talks about how the coronavirus has affected LGBTI people and the growth of discrimination against this group during the pandemic.

Amnistia Internacional Catalunya emphasizes that denying the right to marry based on sex alone violates several human rights.

This is the goal of the European project “Look Wide”, a research project to include a gender-based and sexually-diverse perspective in dealing with macho and gender-based violence.

After commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewell events, violence continues, but institutional support is a sign of progress.

According to data taken from the Rainbow Europe 2018, the Mediterranean country leads the ranking, with states like Turkey, Armenia or Azerbaijan coming last.

One of the goals of this meeting, which is set to take place from 12 to 14 April 2019, is to establish an international network of women and organizations.

Gloria Careaga, a prominent personality within the LGBTI movement in Mexico, talks to us about the progress and challenges the group faces in this North American country.

ILGA will be holding a new world conference in March 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital.

Our protagonist is 31 years old, was born in Sierra Leone and is a LGBTI advocate and activist. Because of the threats in his country, he was forced to seek refuge in Spain.