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LGBT people in the Dominican Republic have sometimes been the targets of violence. From 2006 to 2009, official sources reported the murder of at least 14 transgender sex workers. [ 13 ] Bias-motivated crimes have also been reported against LGBT people from the middle and upper classes, including TV producer Micky Breton and Claudio Nasco. [ 14 ]
Same-sex marriage is illegal. [11] Transgender rights and protections are not recognized. Dominican Republic: Sexual acts among consenting adults of the same sex became legal in 1822. [11] Same-sex marriage is illegal. [27] Transgender rights and protections are not recognized. Grenada: Sexual acts among same-sex individuals is illegal. [28]
Homosexuality in the Dominican Republic was decriminalized in 1822. [6] As of January 24, 2007, homosexuality remains legal within the Dominican Republic. [5] However, there are no laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing and places of employment. [5] Law 285-66 prohibits LGBT people from serving as members of the police force.
“The laws stigmatize LGBT people and create an obstacle to full equality.” Gay sex is still illegal in this Caribbean island; Human Rights Watch wants ban repealed Skip to main content
A national survey this year found that 28% of Gen Z respondents identified as lesbian, gay, ... struck down Florida's law restricting gender-affirming care for minors and adults. However, the ...
Rights affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people vary greatly by country or jurisdiction—encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality. Laws concerning gender identity-expression by country or territory
Note: We asked for your questions about travel in Florida, and this one sure is timely. Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has brought national attention to our state, and some people ...
The New Life Children's Refuge case was an incident of alleged kidnapping and the ensuing legal cases which occurred in the aftermath of the January 12th 2010 Haiti earthquake. On January 29, 2010, a group of ten American Baptist missionaries from Idaho attempted to cross the Haiti-Dominican Republic border with 33 Haitian