Jamaica

First-ever Jamaica transgender strategy looks beyond health

Imagine using a health-care system that has no concept of you as a person, or of your unique needs. Nurses might not ask important questions. Doctors might overlook the solutions you really require. You might feel unwelcome.

African churches: Why preach love, then imprison gays?

Why do people who preach love every Sunday want people put in prison for what they do in the privacy of their bedrooms? That was one of the questions — especially regarding homophobic Christian churches in Africa and the Caribbean — that led to the Intimate Conviction 2 conference, which ended Nov. 27.

As racist statues fall, anti-LGBT laws must go too

As we tear down racist statues, we must also purge our societies of colonial statutes that continue to enslave our people. Until we repeal all remaining colonially imposed anti-sodomy laws, the work to liberate black people will remain incomplete.

Caribbean: Faith-Based Efforts to Combat Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The aim of this project is to map faith work in the Caribbean that supports the advancement of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) human rights

Jamaica: Churches Opening Up To LGBTs

Although still facing backlash from the majority of churches in Jamaica, Jaevion Nelson, executive director of Equality for All Jamaica Foundation, said some church leaders are currently standing out in support of people belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, and welcoming them in their churches.

The impact of COVID-19 on Displaced LGBTQI Persons: Policy Report

COVID-19 has emerged as a devastating global pandemic, with over 5 million cases and 330,000 deaths as of June 2020. It is disproportionately affecting those most vulnerable, including LGBTQI Internally Displaced Persons.