this article reviews the case of recently pardoned Juan Orland Hernandez
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Gender & Sexual Solidarity: News & Updates
News Article
August 4, 2026
News Article
July 22, 2026
On March 17th, El Salvador changed their constitution making laws much harsher by allowing life sentences for crimes like murder, rape, and terrorism. In the article it is stated that acts related to some sort of gang violence or offense are now being considered as acts of terrorism, causing these alleged gang members or "terrorists", who without being given a just trial, are serving life sentences, hurting innocent people who were falsley accused during President Bukele's gang crackdown. The changes are especially concerning for women and children as well. Women could face life in prison over abortion-related cases with little regard of context, and children as young as 12 could receive life sentences without parole. The article also describes concerns about prisoners being forced to work and families being exploited for money.
Overall, the author believes the reforms are less about real justice and more about punishment and control. Instead of focusing on rehabilitation, preventing violence, and protecting people’s rights, the government is making it easier to imprison people for life.
News Article
July 2, 2026
This Wola article is reviewing notable legal victories across the Americas: Mexico, Colombia and Brazil that show a positive trend of improved recognition about gender and sexuality based violence in those counteries...
News Article
July 1, 2026
One week after the Colombian elections, Community Peacemaker Teams met with local leadership in El Guayabo to collectively reflect on emerging risks, evaluate past strategies, and adapt their approach to defending their territory. Despite the exhausting challenges of ongoing resistance, the community drew strength from their shared experience, international support, and mutual care, reaffirming that their collective organization is what keeps hope and resilience alive.
Event
June 25, 2026
Please join us for an evening of discussion and reflection on Cooperative Culture!
The world we live in greatly favors domination culture. We see this culture in our work places, in our government, in our schools, and even in some of our houses of worship. We are constantly presented with organizational structures that divide, and alienate us. Ways of living and working that focus on control, authority, and management.
RRN Letter
May 26, 2026
Threats of social cleansing that have been circulating in pamphlets in the departments of Valle del Cauca (Yumbo, Vijes, Yotoco) and Cesar (Valledupar, Pueblo Bello, Codazzi, and La Paz), spreading hate towards certain groups, explicitly threatening the LGBTIQ+ community. Many of the pamphlets are attributed to armed groups vying for territorial control.
These pamphlets have been accompanied by in-person actors threatening transwomen in Santa Marta (Magdalena Department). In April, several transgender women were approached by male members of an armed group, demanding payment of “security fees” to allow them to work (and threats if they did not pay). The armed men’s nightly patrols resulted in displacement, widespread fear, and the loss of work.
The stigmatization and dehumanization of LGBTIQ+ people expressed in these pamphlets is set in the context of a protracted and violent social climate for LGBTIQ+ persons that includes homicides, forced displacement, and systemic threats.
Event
May 7, 2026
Join the United Church of Christ National Setting for an engaging and timely webinar exploring our "Love Knows No Borders" resource, a powerful witness and resource offered to equip congregations to respond to the continued attacks on immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQIA siblings.
to register click here
Event
April 18, 2026
Join us for the screening of "Yanuni" with the Cleveland International Film Festival on april 17th at Playhouse Square
to purchase tickets for the creening click here
Promo Code: IRTF
$1 off any ticket, with the exception of Opening Night, 7x7 Retrospective and Day Pass purchases.
Event
April 17, 2026
Join us for the screening of "Yanuni" with the Cleveland International Film Festival on april 17th at Cedar Lee Theatre
to purchase tickets for the creening click here (ticket sale will start on march 18th)
Promo Code: IRTF
$1 off any ticket, with the exception of Opening Night, 7x7 Retrospective and Day Pass purchases.
$1 off any ticket, with the exception of Opening Night, 7x7 Retrospective and Day Pass purchases.
Event
April 11, 2026
IRTF initiated our annual Social Justice Teach-In (aka Liberation Lab) in 1999. This spring we feel a great need to call together justice-minded folks who are committed to human rights, liberation, and respect and dignity for all people.
Every year for the past 26 years, this event has been an informative and inter-generational day of community building and education for high school and college students and other community members seeking ways to take positive action for social justice.
To buy tickets or become a sponsor, click here. To sign up for a volunteer shift, click here.
