Guyana, the only country in South American with anti-LGBT laws, plans to put the issue of decriminalizing homosexuality to the voters. Continue reading
Category Archives: Americas
Don’t ignore us, Caribbean activists tell UK gay press
“Nothing about us without us” is a motto with a long history. Now it’s a theme of a protest by Caribbean LGBTI rights activists against the London-based LGBTI publication Pink News. Continue reading
Barbados training: Police learn about LGBTI community
In the Caribbean, 16 officers from the Royal Barbados Police Force took part in sensitivity training sessions aimed at helping them to improve their understanding LGBTI people and the local LGBTI community, the Nation News of Barbados reports. Continue reading
Both death threats and support for LGBTI life in Trinidad
Trinidad welcomes activists marching for the human rights of LGBTQIA people — at least in the context of the weekend’s women’s rights march — but the story is much different for an LGBT activist who sued to overturn the country’s anti-sodomy law. Continue reading
Homophobia in Jamaica: Time to end the cowardice
It’s time for Jamaica to turn its back on homophobia and take a stand for the human rights of LGBTI people, activist Lloyd D’Aguilar writes. “Those who recognize the validity of the struggle for gay rights — especially those who are straight — but remain silent for fear of ostracism, need to look in the … Continue reading
Activists challenge Guyana’s anti-trans stance
A legal challenge to Guyana court rulings that allow anti-transgender bias is heading to the Caribbean Court of Justice. Guyana, the only South American country with anti-LGBT laws, allows judges to discriminate against trans people by refusing to allow them in court unless they wear what a judge considers gender-appropriate attire. Continue reading
Jamaican cable TV blocks ‘When We Rise’ LGBT docudrama
One of Jamaica’s largest cable TV operators has blocked transmissions of the American LGBT rights historical drama “When We Rise.” Continue reading
Jamaica newspaper seeks reversal of anti-gay law
Jamaica’s largest newspaper has endorsed the constitutional challenge against the country’s anti-gay “buggery law.” Continue reading
Jamaica’s antiquated rape law leaves many unprotected
Jamaica needs to bring its rape law into the 21st century, Human Rights Watch says. Continue reading
Legal challenge confronts Trinidad’s anti-gay laws
LGBTI rights activist Jason Jones has filed suit to overturn anti-gay laws in Trinidad and Tobago. Continue reading
