In recent decades, some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have made significant strides in legally protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other (LGBTI+) individuals. For example, Ecuador and Bolivia have integrated measures to protect the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities into their constitutions. … [Read more...] about Evidence-based Policies for the LGBTI+ Population
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More and Better Data: the Compass for Diversity Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean
Some population groups such as Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have been historically excluded and discriminated. This is reflected in development programs and policies in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the rest of the world. While there has been some progress in the … [Read more...] about More and Better Data: the Compass for Diversity Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month: What did we discuss at our event?
The IDB's LGBTQ+ Pride Month event, "Pride in Being Who We Are: More Inclusive Societies for LGBTQ+ People," was an opportunity to open valuable and necessary conversations about LGBTQ+ inclusion. In the first panel, "Identifying and Removing Barriers," public sector authorities from Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador joined two specialists from the IDB group to address the … [Read more...] about Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month: What did we discuss at our event?
Key Learnings about the LGBTQ+ Population from the Research Agenda
Evidence is fundamental to inform and guide public policies. As we mentioned in another blog post, access to high-quality data and knowledge is as important for societies as medical exams are for individuals' health. They allow us to identify problems that are often invisible to the naked eye, their underlying causes, and possible solutions. Unfortunately, data and rigorous … [Read more...] about Key Learnings about the LGBTQ+ Population from the Research Agenda
A House for Trans People
Trans People and Access to Housing What does your home mean to you? For some, it is a place to grow, learn, and find a supportive environment with family members. A home is also the infrastructure that protects from weather, rain, and external dangers. Unfortunately, for trans people, the concept of home is often linked to discrimination and exclusion so painful that it … [Read more...] about A House for Trans People