Caleb Orozco is about to take on his own government - and a powerful religious lobby - in the Supreme Court of Belize as he seeks to decriminalize homosexual activity in his country. >>>

Declaration on behalf of civil society from Latin America and the Caribbean on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Delivered by Colin Robinson and Belissa Andia Pérez >>>

Uruguay’s Senate yesterday voted to legalize gay marriage by approving a single law governing matrimony for heterosexuals and homosexuals. Senators voted 23-8 in favour of the bill, which was passed by the Lower House in December. It must now return to the Lower Chamber of Congress with changes. >>>

Sunday, March 31, 2013 In honour of International Day of Transgender Visibility we spoke with Tamara Adrian - Venezuelan lawyer, law professor, human rights activist and all round international trans rights superstar. She spoke about transgender visibility in international arenas, the new ’revolution’ in gender identity laws in Latin America, and some key questions facing trans communities in contemporary Venezuela. >>>

The Uruguay Senate passed marriage equality legislation Tuesday, poising the country to become the 15th in the world to have some form of same-sex relationship recognition. >>>

We are glad to announce that scholarships submission for the ninth biennial meeting of the International Association for the Study of Sexuality, Culture and Society (IASSCS) has started today. The Conference, entitled “Sex and the Marketplace: What’s Love got to do with it?”, will take place from 28th to 31st August 2013 in Buenos Aires-Argentina. This conference is co-organized by the Study Group on Sexualities (GES for its initials in Spanish), Institute Gino Germani, School of Social Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina. >>>

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) have joined forces in a bid to reduce stigma and discrimination in the local food-services industry and protect the rights of persons living with HIV and AIDS. >>>

The ninth biennial meeting of the International Association for the Study of Sexuality, Culture and Society (IASSCS) is entitled “Sex and the Marketplace: What’s Love got to do with it?” and will take place from 28th to 31st August 2013 in Buenos Aires-Argentina. This conference is co-organized by the Study Group on Sexualities (GES for its initials in Spanish), Institute Gino Germani, School of Social Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina and hosted by Mario Pecheny. >>>

Uruguayan lawmakers approved a bill early Wednesday to legalize same-sex marriage and sent it on to the Senate. >>>

Health Minister, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says Jamaica must change its anti-gay “buggery” law “for the greater good” now that an international consensus against such laws is growing. >>>

Patricia Curzi interviews Belissa Andia Perez from Instituto Runa de Desarrollo y Estudios sobre Género, Peru, on the Universal Periodic Review as a new review process for LGBTI rights >>>

Joint statement from ILGA, Sexual Rights Initiative and Brazilian Association of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Trans persons. Delivered by Patricia Curzi on Thursday 20 September 2012. >>>

As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders participate in the Thirty-Third Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Saint Lucia on Wednesday, 4 July, 2012 under the Chairmanship of the Dr. the Hon. Kenny D. Anthony, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia citizens are holding them accountable for their responsibilities. >>>

Comunidad Homosexual Argentina participated to the first cycle of UPR review process for Argentina in 2008 and it will be involved in its second cycle in 2012. >>>

A member of the ministry of foreign affairs provided a short video clip to local SOGI advocacy group CAISO, the program, titled “Diplomatic Encounters” with interviewer C's Gideon Hanoomansingh speaks to Trinidad and Tobago’s Ambassador to the United Nations Rodney Charles. The ministry representative depicted it as "a clear outline of what Trinidad & Tobago's position is on this issue" with regards to issues regarding sexual orientati >>>

We are looking for someone that contributes to the identification, research and publication of current national issues negatively affecting men and women from a gender approach, human rights, justice in the rural area and improving access to justice from an intercultural perspective. Also, to contribute to development &/or consolidation of coordinated local justice systems in order to provide a more adequate service to women and children affected by situations of violence in the rural areas. >>>

May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), was on Thursday morning recognized through demonstration by the human rights organization, United and Strong Inc (U&S). >>>

Adults who want sex-change surgery or hormone therapy in Argentina will be able to get it as part of their public or private health care plans under a gender rights law approved Wednesday 9th May 2012. >>>

Authorities at a prominent Corporate Area all-girls high school are reportedly struggling to deal with several sexual attacks on young girls by older students. >>>

On March 19th throughout the 22nd, the CNC3 Indepth news team headed by Goula Lee Bruce began broadcasting a special 4 part series focusing on the difficulties faced by the LGBTQ communities. >>>