(Havana, May 17) Cuba is celebrating today
the International Day against Homophobia,
Transphobia and Biphobia with a call to
promote respect for free sexual orientation
and gender identity, as an exercise of justice
and equity.
Under the slogan 'For schools without homophobia,
or transphobia,' the activities related
to the anniversary began since May 4
and they will be extended until tomorrow in
the context of the 30th anniversary of the National
Sex Education Center (CENESEX).
According to its director, Mariela Castro, the
institution carries out an intense work for the
rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and
intersex community and with support of the
Cuban government.
'We have been taking learning from what
has been done all this time. We have new
proposals that do not consist in drawing up
new laws, but, working on modifications of
laws that already exist in our Constitution
so they are more expeditious,' Castro said.
The program included spaces for community
activities, academic and cultural exchange,
and actions suitable to the exchange of experiences
between activists and professionals.
The Cuban day against homophobia and
transphobia was dedicated to the issue of
harassment based on sexual orientation and
gender identification in educational centers.
The International Day against Homophobia,
Transphobia and Biphobia is celebrated on
May 17 to commemorate the elimination of
homosexuality in 1990 from the list of mental
illnesses by the World Health Organization.
From: www.plenglish.com
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