Fear and Loathing

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Colombia: Violence is just one of the sufferings of trans people in a pandemic

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The death in Bogotá, on May 29, of Alejandra Ortega 'Monocuco', a trans sex worker from Magangué who apparently had covid and who apparently did not receive medical attention when she reported that she was HIV-positive; The police harassment last weekend for six hours of Emma Hidalgo, another trans woman, when she was trying to enter the Medellín Metro.

Lebanon: Sexual Violence Against Men, Trans Women in Syria Conflict

Syrian state and non-state actors have subjected men, boys, transgender women, and nonbinary people to sexual violence during the Syrian conflict, resulting in severe physical and mental health consequences which are compounded by a lack of support services in Lebanon,

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Haiti: Worshipers demonstrate against the "immorality" of the new penal code

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Published by presidential decree, the new law which penalizes discrimination based on sexual orientation angered thousands of demonstrators this Sunday in Port-au-Prince.

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Colombia: A Black Trans Sex Worker Died After Paramedics Failed To Take Her To The Hospital

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“The death of Alejandra has become a flag for our march because we want justice, but above all we want this to stop,” Salamanca said.

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Panelists share anti-LGBTQ+ experiences in 'Torture' virtual discussion

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The Center for Victims of Torture ( CVT ) hosted a virtual event entitled "Reclaiming Identity: LGBTQ Experiences of Torture, Persecution, and Healing," on July 22. It showcased the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals who have been tortured and services that have helped them.

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US: Administration’s Proposed HUD Rule Is Another Sign They Don’t Want Trans People to Feel Safe Anywhere

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In this op-ed, Teen Vogue politics editor Lucy Diavolo assesses how the Trump administration’s proposed new rule for federally funded homeless shelters connects to their broader efforts to attack trans people more broadly.

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As racist statues fall, anti-LGBT laws must go too

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As we tear down racist statues, we must also purge our societies of colonial statutes that continue to enslave our people. Until we repeal all remaining colonially imposed anti-sodomy laws, the work to liberate black people will remain incomplete.