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Rep. Robert Garcia calls out Peru for classifying trans, intersex & nonbinary people as mentally ill

The California Democrat, who is Peruvian American, called the move ‘discriminatory, dangerous and shameful.’

Nearly 10% Percent of Adults Around the World Identify as LGBTQ: Survey

The statistic comes from a new survey conducted by Ipsos.

A Conversation With Coco Peru

Coco Peru, the longtime drag creation of writer-performer Clinton Leupp, has a priceless way with words -- and hairspray. 

Peru Pride Was Joyful in July

Thousands marched through the streets of Lima as part of the Pride parade.

PHOTOS: Becoming Visible in Peru

An oppressive class system and a culture of machismo aren't enough to stop these men from coming out.

Anderson Cooper Feature Upsets Peru

Cooper's laughter over Miss Peru's costume in the Miss Universe pageant has left some Peruvians feeling insulted.

Ricky Martin Blasts Homophobic Miss Peru
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The Plan to Combat Global Homophobia, From Peru to Nigeria

The Human Rights Campaign's Global Innovative Advocacy Summit is bringing together world leaders to strategize a global response to hate. 

Peru Held Responsible for Police's Anti-LGBTQ Rape, Torture

The landmark ruling comes in the case of transgender woman Azul Rojas Marin, who was living as a gay man at the time of the 2008 assault by police.

'Kisses Against Homophobia' Event Attacked by Police in Peru

Riot-gear clad officers clashed with activists who chanted, "no to homophobia," during a demonstration organized to promote acceptance of LGBT Peruvians.

Peru's First Out Lawmaker Shakes Up Discussion on LGBT Rights

After coming out this weekend in a popular national publication, Carlos Bruce looks to change the way LGBT people are perceived in the largely conservative nation of Peru.

Bishop Uses Antigay Slur Toward Lawmaker in Peru

A congressional committee voted down the bill days after a Catholic bishop used the slur toward the gay lawmaker who drafted it.

WATCH: One Queer Immigrant Helped by Obama's Plan

As part of GLAAD's new video series, Claire Pires interviews Yenny Quispe, a queer Latina immigrant from Peru.

Concerns Raised Over Mental Health of Gay Detainee

Friends and relatives of an undocumented immigrant who fled antigay violence in Peru fear he is not receiving proper treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Robert Garcia Will Be First Out Gay Immigrant in Congress

Garcia, an immigrant from Peru and the mayor of Long Beach, Calif., has been elected to the U.S. House from California's 42nd Congressional District.