Latin America and the Caribbean
This is current as of May, 2001 and collected by: Eero
Jesurun, CIEE
Note: This information is not complete, please contact me
directly if you know of any additions or changes at email:
<Ejesurun@ciee.org>
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International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
IGLHRC's mission is to protect and advance the human rights of all people
and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual
orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.
The International Lesbian and Gay Association is a world-wide federation of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people everywhere. They list information that is country-specific, but not always up-to-date.
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ARGENTINA
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· http://www.mundogay.com/magazine/
on-line news and activities in Argentina
Gay Community Center located in San Telmo district of Buenos Aires that organizes cultural and social activities for GLBT individuals in a safe environment. Visitors to Buenos Aires are also welcome.
Other related information about Gay and Lesbian Movements
and Groups:
· http://www.interpride.org/mission.htm
Information about The International Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Coordinators in the United States and internationally.***********************************************************************
Salvador da Bahia Groups:
Grupo Gay da Bahia-- Gay website for Salvador da Bahia. News, Groups, other useful information. Set up by Luis Mott, prominent gay activist in Brazil.
Sao Paulo Groups:
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http://br.egroups.com/group/gaylawyers
On-line group of lawyers and other professionals interested in legal status of gays in Brazil, you have to sign-up as a member.
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Movimiento Unificado de Minorías
Sexuales
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·
http://www.indiana.edu/~arenal/Mex.html
general information about attitudes towards gays
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·
http://www.gaycostarica.com/
Centro
de Investigación y Promoción para América Central de Derechos Humanos. Also listed
information about NGO group in Costa Rica for GLBT issues related to political and legal
situation and human rights (in Spanish).
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· http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/17/08a_gaycuba.html
Gay Cuba is a video documentary that shows gay life in Cuba during the 1990’s
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· http://gayquitoec.tripod.com/
Gay
and Lesbian Support Organizations:
Address: La Rabida (e6) n-26-32 y Santa Maria, 2do Piso, Quito
Telephone: 529008
Fundación Amigos por la Vida.
Fundación que trabaja en la prevención, educación y lucha contra la
discriminación. Trabaja con comunidades GLBT.
Dirección: Pedro Carbo y Colon (Edificio PREMASA, 10mo piso), Guayaquil.
Telefax: 04-323758, 09-623220.
FEDAEPS.
Fundación constituida para la educación y prevención del HIV tiene un
programa denominado PUNTO ROSA, al que asisten varios gays, lesbianas,
transgeneros. Se realiza todos los Jueves a las 18h30.
Dirección: Baquerizo Moreno 166 y Tamayo, Quito.
TELEFONO: 223298, e-mail: admin@fedaeps.ecuanex.net.ec
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·
http://www.introspektivo.com
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The
Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals & Gays (J-FLAG) is dedicated to
moving forward in a spirit of oneness, love, dignity and respect towards the
establishment of a world devoid of prejudice, injustice, discrimination and
oppression.
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·
http://www.mbernardinofoundation.org
Foundation for the advancement of Dominican women in public life. Offers
post-graduate
scholarships.