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Peruvian government classifies trans people as “mentally ill”
The country’s ministry of health claims the classification is meant to ensure trans people can receive mental healthcare.
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Trans sex workers lead massive march in Peru
Led by trans women, hundreds of Peruvians marched through the busy streets of central Lima.
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American women are more prejudiced than men against lesbians
Worldwide, people generally liked lesbians more than gay men.
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A court has unleashed a same-sex marriage flood in Latin America
The road to marriage equality in Latin America may have some bumps, but it’s still headed in the right direction.
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Landmark court case brings marriage equality to 20 countries with one ruling
Costa Rica has already said it will comply with the ruling.
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Peru takes small step toward recognizing same-sex marriage
Monday’s ruling is historic in the staunchly Roman Catholic nation, but only pertains to marriages performed outside its borders.
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Peru rejects civil unions bill after Catholic bishop calls gay lawmaker a ‘faggot’
Lawmaker Carlos Bruce said he was disappointed a representative of the Catholic Church, “apparently lacking arguments, now resorts to insults.”
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Season of Pride: LGBT people, allies celebrate Pride around the world
For gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies, June is a month of pride and celebration. Around the globe, LGBT Pride Month has been marked with parades and marches, festivals and dances, and in some cases, protests and counter-protests. In the United States, much of the celebrations have focused on a string of victories …
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Report: 17 gays killed in Peru since 2012, no action being taken
LIMA, Peru — A Peruvian gay rights group says at least 17 gays have been killed in the Andean nation since 2012 because of their sexual orientation.