Cape Verde: The search for real equality

This year, for the 3rd consecutive year, the protest march for equality returns to pound the pavement of Mindelo,Cape Verde to conjoin the week for equality for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transsexuals of Cape Verde.

LGBT week commences the June 19th with activities at the Cultural Center of Mindelo with training activities on Human Rights through the Arts, a conference on sexual and reproductive health of LGBT persons along with the Third Festival of Cinema and Human Rights focused on all different people in addition to a video and photography expedition; not to mention a photography and drawing competition, on behalf of the organization where everyone is welcome to participate regardless of sexual orientation. On June 27th Mindelo will receive the LGBT parade with the slogan "Real equality in Cape Verde for Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals and Transsexuals. Do not be afraid to come out, we are with you." Read More