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A 2015 study by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights documented almost 600 murders of LGBT individuals in the Americas for reasons related to their sexual orientation or gender identity in the space of just 15 months. It also noted a startling cruelty, with many victims “killed after being subjected…
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On June 4, the Inter-American Dialogue, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the International Planned Parenthood Federation co-sponsored an event titled “The Crisis of Democracy and Women’s Rights in the Americas.”
Following the 8th Summit of the Americas and the 48th General Assembly of the Organization of American States, this event seeks to highlight how democratic institutions are critical to respecting, protecting and guaranteeing human rights, including sexual and reproductive rights.
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On December 6th, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a half-day session on “Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Latin America & the Caribbean: Where Are We Now” in partnership with the Center for Reproductive Rights and the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law.
This forum is a follow up on the status of sexual and reproductive rights and it looks to compare and discuss the changes, advances and setbacks of these issues in the region. It will also touch on key issues around these topics, including the lingering effects of the Zika virus; the high rates of sexual violence and violence against women in the region; and the framework of the Hemispheric Report on Child Pregnancy in states party to the Belem do Pará Convention.
The widespread outbreak of activism against gender-based violence in Latin America has captured the media and world’s attention.
Many Latin American countries have nominally adopted well-intentioned laws protecting women’s rights, but a lack of political will has rendered the laws essentially toothless.
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Argentina is leading the way in the push for LGBT equality in the Americas, but despite its progressive laws, much remains to be done.
The Catholic Church is not the greatest barrier to the advancement of gay rights in the Americas.
Women’s political and economic participation strengthens democracy, equality and the economy.
This paper highlights the achievements and the failures of American governments in implementing Summit provisions related to women’s rights in the areas of violence, health, political participation, legal rights, and the maintenance of women’s agencies in the state.
Djamila Ribeiro is a gender rights and social inclusion advocate. She is a writer and coordinator of the Plural Feminisms Institute, chair of the Academy of Literature of São Paulo, and considered by the BBC as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in the World.
The Dialogue’s work on gender rights aims to promote a better understanding of issues of concern to women, with a focus on women’s leadership, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive rights. It also raises awareness of challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. Our work explores…
The Dialogue’s work on gender rights aims to promote a better understanding of issues of concern to women, with a focus on women’s leadership, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive rights. It also raises awareness of challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. Our work explores…
The intersection of domestic violence and migration in the Northern Triangle necessitates the protection of survivors seeking asylum. Biden’s stated commitments to gender-based issues and promises made on immigration reform prior to the election call on the administration to immediately restore asylum protections for domestic violence survivors.
