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Rights activists protest outside the House of Representatives after lawmakers approved legislation that would outlaw sex outside marriage in a move critics said was a huge setback to rights in the world's most populous Muslim country. IMAGES
Madrid, Jun 20 (EFE).- Loren Michele was shot twice in the back in 2004 for being a trans woman, at the hands of someone she considered a friend. In 2019, she fled Colombia out of fear for her life, scared of her aggressor looking to attack her again.INTERVIEW WITH LOREN MICHELE.Translation:Obviously, it was very hard for me to realise I had to leave or look for an exit strategy, but my life and integrity as a person were at risk. Right now I feel great freedom, peacefulness. I have found the peace I have long sought. I feel at ease and satisfied to be here. Very blessed.
Pope Francis officially declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time. The Pope made the groundbreaking remarks in a documentary film that was released on Wednesday. Pope Francis said: "Homosexual people have a right to be in a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable over it". He went on to say: "What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered". The Pope has suggested in the past that he is not against civil unions, but this is the first time he has directly come out in favor of them. The documentary, "Francesco" was released Wednesday in Rome.
Bogota, May 14 (EFE).- Colombian sex workers from the San Bernardo, Santa Fe and Siete de Agosto areas in Bogota held a protest to demand food and financial aid from the city government amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Camera: JUAN DIEGO LOPEZ)FOOTAGE SHOWS COLOMBIAN SEX WORKERS PROTESTING FOR A GOVERNMENT SUPPORT DURING THE PANDEMIC IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA.
Bangkok, Feb 14 (EFE/EPA).- Thai LGBT activists and couples staged media event Friday in which they tried to register for a marriage certificate during Valentine's Day in Bangkok.Same sex marriage is not legal in Thailand. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK)FOOTAGE SHOWS THAI LGBT COUPLES AND ACTIVISTS DURING THE MEDIA EVENT IN BANGKOK, THAILAND TO ASK FOR EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS.