Dominican Republic IDAHO Report 2013

Trans (Transexuales, Travestis y Transgeneros) activists were at the forefront of the year’s actions in the Dominican Republic. A rally was organised in the city of Santo Domingo, to protest human rights violations in the country, and to spotlight the fact that trans people comprise a significant segment of them. As in various other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, activists drew particular attention to the question of impunity for the perpetrators of hate crimes.

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The association TRANSSA (Trans Siempre Amigas; Trans Always Friends) was at the forefront of organisation.
Activists also highlighted constitutional guarantees to protect against hate crimes. The action was covered on national television in the Dominican Republic.

Activists spotlight transphobic violence in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

For more information:

• TRANSSA: TRANSSA (Trans Siempre Amigas) realiza actividad Día Internacional de la Lucha Contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia