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.’
May 16, 2024
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Nearly 10% Percent of Adults Around the World Identify as LGBTQ: Survey
The statistic comes from a new survey conducted by Ipsos.
June 4, 2023
A Conversation With Coco Peru
Coco Peru, the longtime drag creation of writer-performer Clinton Leupp, has a priceless way with words -- and hairspray.Â
September 2, 2016
Peru Pride Was Joyful in July
Thousands marched through the streets of Lima as part of the Pride parade.
July 3, 2017
PHOTOS: Becoming Visible in Peru
An oppressive class system and a culture of machismo aren't enough to stop these men from coming out.
April 14, 2015
Anderson Cooper Feature Upsets Peru
Cooper's laughter over Miss Peru's costume in the Miss Universe pageant has left some Peruvians feeling insulted.
November 16, 2013
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.Â
April 4, 2017
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.
April 14, 2020
'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.
February 16, 2016
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.
May 28, 2014
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.
March 11, 2015
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.
November 22, 2014
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.
September 7, 2012
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.
November 9, 2022