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Essay: I'm a Caribbean journalist. This was my experience visiting America amid harsh scrutiny of non-nationals.
Editor’s note The Colorado Sun has been hosting fellows selected by the International Center for Journalists almost since our founding in 2018. One of our first fellows, a journalist from Costa Rica, livened up our first birthday party by creating a photo booth complete with sparkly hats and fake mustaches. We’ve since hosted journalists, usually for about a month, from Peru, Colombia, Russia and, this year, the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent.
Essay: From Caribbean sands to Colorado slopes: Conquering my first snowboard run at Eldora
Editor’s note The Colorado Sun has been hosting fellows selected by the International Center for Journalists almost since our founding in 2018. One of our first fellows, a journalist from Costa Rica, livened up our first birthday party by creating a photo booth complete with sparkly hats and fake mustaches. We’ve since hosted journalists, usually for about a month, from Peru, Colombia, Russia and, this year, the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent.
How Entrepreneurs are recharging the Caribbean
“I try my best to give opportunities within the community,” he explained. John credits his early education in agriculture to primary school through to the tertiary level. His work represents a general reduction in energy costs for small-scale stakeholders by combating praedial larceny with solar surveillance. It also promotes modular systems that make farming more resilient to disasters such as hurricanes and droughts. However, initiatives are not without challenges.
The Global Threat to LGBTQ Rights
The past two decades have brought steady if uneven progress on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning people. Landmark court rulings have decriminalized consensual same-sex relations in India, Namibia, and parts of the Caribbean. In 2004, just twocountries, Belgium and the Netherlands, had enshrined the right of same-sex couples to marry. Today, 39 countries around the world have done so, including, most recently, Greece and Thailand.
From Studio shadows to Centre stage: Stamina Smurf steps Forward
by Ari Shaw He’s been the magic behind many hits, but now, Stamina Smurf is stepping forward to make his own. With more than a decade spent shaping the sounds of some popular names in Soca music, Vincentian producer and songwriter Shemuel “Stamina Smurf” Thomas is finally making a name for himself beyond the studio booth.
Op-Ed: Why foreign assistance for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. national interests
As the Trump administration moves forward with plans to gut U.S. foreign assistance programs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, now also serving as acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), said the moves are necessary to ensure that every dollar spent abroad “furthers our national interest.” One area of USAID’s work that critics point to as “wasteful” is the agency’s LGBTQ program.
Former SVG Police Officer now King’s Guard in UK receives special awards
by ARI SHAW A FORMER POLICE OFFICER of the Royal St Vincent And The Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), received special awards at the completion of his training as a King’s Guard in the United Kingdom. Delwyn Delpesche achieved a milestone last Tuesday, July 19, 2024, that many in the British Armed Forces are not able to boast about. He secured the Best Drill & Turn Out Award as well as the Major Generals Section Award.
Pathways to LGBTI Protection
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people live across the globe. However, the extent to which sexual and gender diversity is socially accepted and LGBTI people are included in a country’s laws and policies remains vastly uneven. Both public attitudes and legal inclusion have important implications for development.
Climate Change Risk for LGBT People in the United States
Climate change represents a global challenge, but it also exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities. LGBT people face discrimination and exclusion, creating unique vulnerabilities that compound and heighten their exposure to climate-related harms. This report provides some of the first empirical documentation as to how LGBT people differentially experience the negative effects of climate change compared to non-LGBT people.
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.
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Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped
By some measures, LGBTQ+ rights took a dark turn globally in 2023. Take Uganda: In May, the government enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), considered among the most draconian restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights in any country. It extends the punishment for consensual same-sex activity, which was already criminalized in Uganda, to life imprisonment and introduces the death penalty for a new crime of “aggravated homosexuality.” Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics.
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.
By some measures, LGBTQ+ rights took a dark turn globally in 2023. Take Uganda: In May, the government enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), considered among the most draconian restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights in any country.
Long time competitors forge lasting bond on road to the PM's Award
by Ari Shaw DeBique and David Dunn, two exceptionally talented students from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College’s (SVGCC) Division of Arts Science and General Studies (DASGS), have not only defied academic challenges but have also managed to foster a unique friendship that has propelled them to new heights.
Arena Foy’s triumph in Miss SVG 2023: A message of empowerment
by Ari Shaw In the enchanting realm of beauty pageantry, the spotlight has always been quick to illuminate those with fair skin, leaving others in the shadows. Yet, the story of Arena Foy, Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines 2023, defies this trend as she emerged from the clutches of colourism and bullying during her secondary school years to shine brilliantly as the face of Vincentian pageantry for the upcoming year.
Why Anti-LGBTQ Attacks Matter for Democracy
Ari Shaw is a Senior Fellow and the Director of International Programs at the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. More From Our Experts Earlier this year, President Joe Biden convened the second Summit for Democracy, in which global leaders took stock of the state of democracy around the world and measured progress on commitments that countries made during the first summit fifteen months prior.
Democratic Backsliding and LGBTI Acceptance
Democracy is increasingly under threat worldwide. The trend is striking: 80 percent of the global population now lives in a country that is experiencing some restriction on freedoms, which is the highest proportion since 1997.1 At the same time, democratic backsliding has come in tandem with a rise in state-sanctioned rhetoric and policymaking that directly targets lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons.
Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2023
On March 21, 2023, the Ugandan Parliament passed legislation that further criminalizes the identities and behavior of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people in Uganda.
Victorias LGBTI en el Caribe y momento de cambio para los derechos LGBTI en las Américas
Foto: Manifestación de la comunidad LGBTI fuera del Palacio de justicia en Trinidad y Tobago. Fuente: Andrea de Silva/Reuters. A finales del 2022, activistas LGBTI en Barbados lograron una victoria contundente: la Suprema Corte de Barbados sentenció que la criminalización de la intimidad consensuada entre personas del mismo sexo es inconstitucional.
LGBTI Victories in the Caribbean and a Turning Point for LGBTI Rights in the Americas
Source: Members of the LGBT community demonstrate outside the hall of justice in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on 12 April. Photograph: Andrea de Silva/Reuters. At the end of 2022, LGBTI activists in Barbados achieved a stunning victory: the High Court of Barbados ruled that the criminalization of consensual same-sex intimacy is unconstitutional.
The Global Impact of Monkeypox on LGBTQ People
On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
What Anti-LGBT Politics in the U.S. Means for Democracy at Home and Abroad
On March 28, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that effectively bans discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida’s schools. The so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill creates new restrictions on classroom speech around LGBT people and same-sex families, and empowers parents to sue a school if the policy is violated, chilling any talk of LGBT themes lest schools or teachers face potentially costly litigation.
Knowledge Gaps and Research Priorities on LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Introduction There are 26.6 million refugees and 4.4 million asylum seekers worldwide (UNHCR 2021). However, the number who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) is unknown.Likewise, we lack rigorous data on the number of persons seeking asylum due to persecution on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
Belizean Brings Culture and History to Taiwan
By Ari Shaw (Taipei, Taiwan) Armed with extensive knowledge of Belizean history and culture, a Belizean graduate has been named as one of the top organizers of a successful inaugural cultural festival in Taiwan. Kendra Griffith, a history major and former coordinator at the Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR) – NICH, was tasked with highlighting tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Caribbean and Latin American countries involved in the festival held on April 17.
Fragile Rights? New Challenges for LGBTQ People in the Americas
Photo:Fotos Mamana Photo Coletivo/Wikipedia LGBTQ rights protest in Brazil June 2017 On the first day of his presidency, Brazil’s new far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, issued a number of orders targeting minorities, including one that removed LGBTQ issues from the purview of the country’s new human rights ministry.
Direitos Frágeis? Novos desafios para pessoas LGBTQ nas Américas
O crescimento do fundamentalismo religioso na América Latina, associado à onda populista que varre o mundo, ameaça os direitos LGBTQ e coloca as pessoas dessa comunidade em perigo.
¿Derechos frágiles? Nuevos desafíos para las personas LGBTQ en las Américas
El auge del fundamentalismo religioso en América Latina, junto con la tendencia populista que se extiende por el planeta, amenaza los derechos LGBT y pone en riesgo a las personas que integran esta comunidad.
In southeastern Europe, data helps bolster LGBTI rights
Using polling data, the National Democratic Institute is helping LGBTI groups in southeastern Europe build their activist base. As countries integrate or associate with the European Union (EU)—which espouses gender equality as a basic human right—Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) rights in southeastern Europe have gained prominence. LGBTI groups now have an increased profile and more resources to combat physical threats, social ostracism, and economic discrimination.
Apps and traps: why dating apps must do more to protect LGBTQ communities
Repressive states are manipulating dating apps to find and target LGBTQ individuals, and app companies must take responsibility for reducing the risks to their users. Photo: Flickr - Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) - Some Rights Reserved For many apps are the only way to access communities from which they are otherwise blocked; 40% of respondents in our research said they use apps to meet “like-minded people”. Dating apps have revolutionized how we date, hook-up, and find love.
Focusing on women and transgenders in LGBT rights
Nepal is the most open country in South Asia for LGBT rights, but even here, patriarchal biases exclude women and transgenders. Can foreign funding change this? Nepal is one of the most open countries in Asia for LGBT rights, with a robust movement for sexual rights. But even though gay rights have received widespread support, lesbians and the transgender community have been largely marginalised.
Giving with trust: how philanthropy can transform power relations
Philanthropy can repeat oppressive patterns, or it can transform donor-recipient relations by giving decision-making power and trust along with money. Photo: PxHere There has been a lot of talk recently about decolonizing wealth and how philanthropy keeps repeating patterns that are rooted in oppression. If we want philanthropy that is not merely transactional but transformative, we need to pass on the decision-making power along with the money.
Giving with trust: how philanthropy can transform power relations
Philanthropy can repeat oppressive patterns, or it can transform donor-recipient relations by giving decision-making power and trust along with money. Photo: PxHere There has been a lot of talk recently about decolonizing wealth and how philanthropy keeps repeating patterns that are rooted in oppression. If we want philanthropy that is not merely transactional but transformative, we need to pass on the decision-making power along with the money.
Landmark case from Romania expands possibilities for LGBT rights
A landmark case on same-sex marriage in Romania could expand the possibilities for LGBT rights in the region. Photo: Wikimedia/Ronline-commonswiki Romania currently ranks 35 of the 49 countries in Europe assessed by ILGA Europe on their LGBT equality laws and policies. While Romania adopted anti-discrimination legislation in 2000 and decriminalized same-sex consenting relationships in 2001, the Parliament then amended the civil code to rule-out same-sex marriage and civil partnerships in 2008.
Fragile Rights? New Challenges for LGBTQ People in the Americas
The rise of religious fundamentalism in Latin America—in conjunction with the populist trend sweeping the globe—is threatening LGBTQ rights and placing people in this community under threat.
Landmark case from Romania expands possibilities for LGBT rights
A landmark case on same-sex marriage in Romania could expand the possibilities for LGBT rights in the region. Photo: Wikimedia/Ronline-commonswiki Romania currently ranks 35 of the 49 countries in Europe assessed by ILGA Europe on their LGBT equality laws and policies. While Romania adopted anti-discrimination legislation in 2000 and decriminalized same-sex consenting relationships in 2001, the Parliament then amended the civil code to rule-out same-sex marriage and civil partnerships in 2008.
Public Opinion of Transgender Rights in South Africa
Introduction This report presents information on public opinion about transgender people and their rights in South Africa. We analyzed data from the Global Attitudes Toward Transgender People survey, South Africa panel, to provide new information on the attitudes towards transgender people and their rights and status in South African society.
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