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Published on Nov 23, 2020

Giammattei, Guatemala's robust conservative, facing calls to quit

Guatemala's under-fire President Alejandro Giammattei swept into office in January 2020 promising to clean up corruption and fight organized crime. Just 11 months later he is facing demonstrations calling on him to quit over his government's …

Source: Digital Journal - Neutral
Published on Nov 3, 2020

Guatemala official resigns over Planned Parenthood row

Updated 1:26 pm CST, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s interior minister resigned Tuesday after his decision to allow the group Planned Parenthood to operate in the country despite conservative President Alejandro Giammattei’s …

Source: Beaumont Enterprise - Texas - Neutral
Published on Oct 19, 2020

WORLD French plan, 'gay panic' defense, trans youth case, Northern Triangle

The French government unveiled a national plan to combat hatred and discrimination against LGBTQ people, and the initiative emphasises the importance of inclusive education in stamping out homophobia, RFI.fr reported. The three-year plan aims to make …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Oct 10, 2020

Rights group denounces Central America anti-LGBTQ violence

MONTERREY, Mexico - Human Rights Watch criticized Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala for failing to stop violence against LGBTQ people in a new report published on Wednesday, which also denounced the United States for denying these LGBTQ asylum seekers …

Source: NBC News - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2020

World: Third Committee delegates call for ‘renewed solidarity’ in addressing COVID-19 fallout, as concerns over human ...

GA/SHC/4288 The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) continued its debate on social development today, with delegates highlighting the ways in which COVID-19 has exposed and exacerbated entrenched inequalities and calling for …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2020

Anti-LGBT Persecution in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

(Washington, DC) – The governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have failed to effectively address violence and entrenched discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, leading many to seek asylum in the United …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Sep 25, 2020

The Gay City News 2020 Impact Award Honorees

Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City On September 24, Gay City News hosts its 2020 Virtual Impact Awards, and the newspaper congratulates all of the evening’s honorees, and thanks …

Source: Gay City News - Left-wing
Published on Sep 30, 2020

World: Human rights: Reported reprisals continue unabated, says UN

NEW YORK/GENEVA (30 September 2020) – The UN Human Rights Office said Wednesday that it is consistently receiving information on intimidation and reprisals against victims, members of civil society and activists for cooperating with the United Nations, …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2020

Guatemala: Rights Official at Risk of Criminal Prosecution

Ombudsperson Under Attack for Defending Sexual and Reproductive Rights (Washington, DC) -- Guatemala should ensure that its human rights ombudsperson, Jordán Rodas, can continue his defense of sexual and reproductive rights without fear of prosecution or …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Aug 20, 2020

They fled homophobic violence. Now Trump proposals threaten their hopes of U.S. asylum.

Marivian Muñoz, a transgender woman, was 14 when she first fell in love. His name was Roniel, and they went out secretly for a year. It was hard to be openly LGBTQ in La Ceiba, a seaside city on the northern coast of Honduras. A year later, Roniel — just …

Source: NBC News - Neutral
Published on Aug 22, 2020

Rome: Arson Attacks Connected to Turf War Between Gay Migrant Prostitutes

Homosexual male prostitutes, most of whom are South American, are said to be behind at least 15 arson attacks as they fight over territory in a Roman park. All of the arson attacks have taken place at the Appian Way Regional Park, a massive 3,400-hectare …

Source: Breitbart - Right-wing
Published on Jul 23, 2020

Guatemala: Rights Official at Risk of Dismissal

(Washington, DC) – Members of Guatemala’s Congress should act swiftly to block the attempt by a number of lawmakers to remove the ombudsperson, Jordán Rodas, for supporting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and access to …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2020

#SiAceptoCR: LGBTQ+ couples celebrate online as Costa Rica legalizes same-sex marriage

Bryan Vargas Leon and his partner Wagner Quiros Quiros. Photo from Leon's Twitter page, used with his permission. On May 26, Costa Rica became the sixth country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage — after Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador …

Source: Global Voices - Uncategorized
Published on May 29, 2020

This week in Mormon Land: Gay member of Tab Choir discusses his gift; former missionary on track for Olympics; apostle ...

The Mormon Land newsletter is a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whether heralded in headlines, preached from the pulpit or buzzed about on the back benches. Want this free newsletter in …

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2020

Costa Rica First in Central America to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Today, Alexandra Quiros and Dunia Araya were the first same-sex couple to marry in Costa Rica, as marriage equality became legal in the country. It took a while. In 2016, Costa Rica requested that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights interpret the …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2019

WORLD Gay leaders, Mexican trans women, Czech marriage bill

In a notable meeting between two out heads of government, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg hosted his counterpart from Serbia, Ana Brnabic, and discussed the possibility of Serbia joining the European Union, along with other matters, Advocate.com …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2020

Over 180 Rights Groups Urge Trump Administration to Halt Border Expulsions, Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

The Honorable Chad F. Wolf Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 email: chad.wolf@hq.dhs.gov cc: Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Re: Restoring asylum protections for domestic …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2020

Critics Hear Political Tone as Pompeo Calls Out Diplomatic Rivals Over Human Rights

WASHINGTON — Four nations that are among the Trump administration’s top diplomatic adversaries were singled out on Wednesday for rampant human rights violations, raising questions of whether the State Department’s annual review of civil liberties …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2020

Aldo Dávila: Un caballo de Troya ha entrado al Congreso de Guatemala

Aldo Dávila (Foto cortesía de Aldo Dávila) CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA — Contra todo pronóstico, el activista Aldo Dávila consiguió una curul que le permitirá legislar a favor de las poblaciones históricamente excluidas del país. Lo que para Guatemala representó …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized

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Published on January 11, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Sunworks Names Gaylon Morris as Chief Executive Officer

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), a provider of solar power solutions for agriculture, commercial and industrial (ACI), public works and residential markets, today announced that the company’s Board of …

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Published on January 13, 2021 - 19:29 GMT

Queer Quarantine: “Lilies” Film Takes Home Awards at Short Film Festivals

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When COVID lockdowns began, poet Joni Renee Whitworth instituted a daily writing practice to ward off doomscrolling. The writing habit led to a messy basket full of papers, post-it …

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Published on January 13, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

“Train of Life”

“Train of Life” featuring Gloria Gaynor theme to “More Than Enough” LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Life is a journey of unknown destinations so share this video with the people you love before they (or you) …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 19:21 GMT

Turning the Page on Trump to the Work Ahead

Picture it: The United States is riven by social unrest and political polarization. Millions of Americans feel unwelcome in the only home they’ve ever known. Thousands of immigrants are being rounded up, denied due process, and even deported. A rise in …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 06:06 GMT

Queens of Rum in the Anglo-Saxon Caribbean Island

Female Master Blenders that are changing the rum industry MIAMI, FL, USA, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Caribbean is synonymous with beauty and sensuality but also with strong, enterprising women. These master blenders are …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 02:21 GMT

Committees’ Committee Recommends Senate Standing Committee Leadership, Proposes Committee Assignments for New and ...

For Immediate Release: Contact: Chris Nordstrum (415) 601-1992 Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov January 19, 2021 SANTA FE — Today, the Senate Committees’ Committee submitted its recommendations for member and leadership changes to Senate Standing Committees …

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Published on January 19, 2021 - 22:11 GMT

The Moral Imperative to Eliminate the Historic Stain of Family Separation

In 2018, the ACLU brought a successful lawsuit, Ms. L. v. ICE, against the Trump administration’s barbaric practice of forcibly separating migrant families. At the time, we had no idea of the scale and depravity of the injustice, but now know that …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 19, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

The Supreme Court’s One-Two Punch Against Women

With two swift actions last week, the Supreme Court proved it is alarmingly disinterested in protecting women’s lives. The first action by the court involved mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortion and miscarriage care. The Supreme Court …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 06:03 GMT

New book explores systemic, non-partisan and largely unchecked origins of Trumpism

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the inauguration of President Biden, Trump’s presidency is over. But according to journalist and author William Boardman, the United States still faces the harsh realities of …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 00:35 GMT

New book explores systemic, non-partisan and largely unchecked origins of Trumpism

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the inauguration of President Biden, Trump’s presidency is over. But according to journalist and author William Boardman, the United States still faces the harsh realities of …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 18:54 GMT

Volunteers learn how to use Human Rights Education to Improve their Communities

CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United for Human Rights Florida chapter held a Human Rights Educator webinar with 19 people in attendance. The training was delivered by the UHR Florida chapter Program …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 18:43 GMT

TACT and Easterseals Colorado Join Forces to Address Autism Unemployment Crisis

At 90 percent, the autism community has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Two leading Colorado nonprofits are working to change that—together. DENVER, CO, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Easterseals Colorado and TACT ( …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 18:07 GMT

Black Woman-Owned PR Firm Launches to Amplify the Importance of Inclusive Representation

We are never going back to normal as a nation or global community, and that’s okay. These are not just times of darkness; they’re times to make things better. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 14:51 GMT

L3Harris to develop a satellite prototype capable of detecting hypersonic weapons

L3Harris to develop a satellite prototype capable of detecting hypersonic weapons PARIS, FRANCE, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L3Harris Technologies was awarded a $121 million contract by Missile Defense Agency to manufacture a …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

Jonas Tellis Announces Graduates for Tellis Educational Services Class of 2021 Winter Term

Congratulations to the Graduates for Tellis Educational Services Class of 2021 Winter Term BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jonas Tellis Educational Services is proud to announce their first graduating …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Tangicloud Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Software developer celebrates 5 years helping nonprofits and governments move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Cloud. LITTLETON, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tangicloud Technologies, …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 08:22 GMT

"Change The World" Screening in Asia at Seoul International Short Film Festival

Angelena Bonet's multi-award winning documentary "Change the World" is screening at Seoul International Short Film Festival from 17 - 23 January 2021. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian film …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

FUSE, Global Specialty Services Secure 10 Million Masks for St. Louis

Urban League, Kappa Alpha Psi Partner to Distribute Locally, Nationwide ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JANUARY 20, 2021 (ST LOUIS MO) -- The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is preparing to accept …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 22:08 GMT

BlackFacts.com Introduces Our “Black History Heroes” Video Series.

Blackfacts.com is delivering 3-5 minute video stories of the lives and legacies of Black History Heroes and Living Legends. Visit https://Blackfacts.com/heroes BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 22:07 GMT

Hindu Temple Destroyed and Buddhist Temple Installed in It's Place in Sri Lanka. TGTE calls for Action

Successive Sri Lankan Governments were involved in the destruction of Hindu Temples for several decades and build Buddhist Temples in it's place. JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the latest development of …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 21:11 GMT

A King in Paradise Presents: Our Health

Engaging Communities of Color in the Fight Against COVID-19 LA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the ongoing health crisis precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, A King in Paradise will host "Our …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 21:09 GMT

Pres. Biden’s Call to End 'Uncivil War' Addressed in Transformational Thinker Peter Montoya’s ‘The Second Civil War’

New Book Is a Citizen’s Guide to Healing Our Fractured Nation: Four Solutions Offered LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Joe Biden called for an end to America’s “uncivil war” of political division in his …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 20:24 GMT

New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and Jamaican origin released an Inaugural blend in celebration of VP Kamala Harris

New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and Jamaican origins created an Inaugural Coffee Blend to celebrate First Female Vice President Kamala Harris HARLEM, NY, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 18:39 GMT

Choose Love SEL Awareness Month™ in February

Promoting Hope, Healing and Connection Through Social Emotional Learning (SEL) NEWTOWN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement™, providing no-cost and social emotional learning and …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 16:41 GMT

Volunteers Are Favorite Valentine For Local Nonprofit

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County expresses love and appreciation to volunteers who help serve their community. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County expresses love …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Prolific Marketing Executive Turns Artistry Into Advocacy

Art Collections Created to Support Critical Causes SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artistry meets advocacy in Northeast Pennsylvania painter Helen Lavelle’s new initiative, Painter with a Purpose. On a quest …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 08:57 GMT

Angelena Bonet Wins Humanitarian Award For Her Documentary Film "Change The World"

Australian filmmaker, singer-songwriter and humanitarian, Bonet, is 'changing the world' as she wins at The Jane Austen International Film Festival in the U.K. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 07:43 GMT

CCHR Warning: The Horrors of Addiction - Craving Psychotropics

By far one of the most insidious addictions is one that is started with a doctor’s prescription pad -- for example opioids and psychotropics. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The myriad of negative side- …

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