For the occasion a press conference attended by the Mayor of Asuncion Mario Ferreiro and Simon Cazal, executive director of SOMOSGAY will take place. It will be at the headquarters of the LGBT Community Center located at 1032 National Independence almost Manduvir&aacute; from 16:00 pm.
&nbsp; This framework Interagency Cooperation Agreement aims to develop actions in the areas of training and information on health and prevention, responsible behavior, gender equality, respect for human rights for the benefit of the Municipal Institution and citizenship in general.
&nbsp; Currently, the city of Asuncion and the Central Department are the regions of the country that carry the highest number of new HIV infections and STIs. Through this agreement, as part of the global campaign of cities against HIV, Asuncion would be added soon to cities like Paris, Montevideo, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Rio and Santiago to sign a commitment to stop HIV by 2030.
&nbsp; These commitments focus on actions that seek to reduce the gap in access to treatment and HIV prevention through fixing, in turn, new goals for 2030. The aim 90-90-90: that is to get the 90% of people living with HIV know their HIV status, 90% of people who know their HIV status have access to treatment for HIV, and that 90% of people who live with HIV have achieved an effective viral suppression.
&nbsp; Thus, the Municipality of Asuncion with SOMOSGAY as a member of civil society, seek to address social problems such as homophobia, sexism and discrimination and formalize a cooperative alliance to define the tasks at all levels, especially those related to areas that serve the most vulnerable aspects.

SOMOSGAY and the Municipality of Asuncion signed interagency cooperation agreement

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<h4>Parade. Maybe or not?</h4>
It is known that the Pride Parade is one of the most challenged actions of the LGBT community, and that reality is no coincidence, since it is this event the one that represents us as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (and allies). We are sinners and sick according to those who express their disagreement and discomfort to the LGBT community and demands.
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&nbsp; Public and freely express who one is should be simple in a normal state with a constitution that protects equal rights of all its inhabitants, as well as the freedom of expression of the one&rsquo;s image and personality. But it's not like that. For some being yourself is a routine, while for others it is a potential cause of violence that may end in murder. Is it morally right to support violence? Is it correct to support death? People claiming to be for-life continue walking with their countless contradictions. Killing people. Killing us, literally. &nbsp; Certain groups and individuals, under the guise of the right to freedom of expression, unashamedly violate people and LGBT groups. They say and do with us what they learned from a chauvinist and homophobic culture, and that goes from not legislating or denying to implement public policies for LGBT people, to shouting some other expletives on the street (because one is more macho when rejects, mocks and exercises violence on and what is 'feminine' and best when it is in public). &nbsp; Marginalization includes everything denying our causes and what we are.
Parade? The short answer is yes.
Parade until all violence against LGBT people is over. Until the world understands that LGBT people are equal human beings in dignity and rights.
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<h4>Live performers, craft fair and many colors filled the Plaza de la Libertad</h4>
Under the leadership of the renowned actress and showgirl Barbara Cibils, Andrea Valobra, Mothership, Lil'cake Dj, Loma Palma Blues Version, Fabu, Folklore the Street, and Amado Sarabia they shared with everyone the best music for this celebration of love and equality. (See pictures)
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<h4>The gray city is flooded with colors</h4>
'' Not much more to say other than asking that you all join the banner of diversity, join the banner of equality that is the flag of the rainbow, and go out to march once a year as always do, to flood the gray city of the colors that represent us and we '' said Simon Cazal, opening and welcoming the event. &nbsp; The specific claim of the Parade was equality, love and the rights of all families, which responds to a particular reality for LGBT people around the world. &nbsp; '' ... This year we have a particularity, being outside in the street and representing the LGBT community, lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in this country, to go out, to demand equality full rights, to demand to be treated as citizens and full citizens of Paraguay, it has a special meaning because we are facing a worldwide scenario in which people are scared of the fact that gays, lesbians, trans and bisexual are effectively equal to the rest, '' continued the leader. &nbsp; The slaughter in orlando, the invisibilization of key populations in high-level meetings and the political statement, the death of several other partners and colleagues around the world, make a turning point in the global outlook on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. &nbsp; ''This Parade is the opportunity to meet, to be visible and proud of what we are. To demonstrate courage, love, joy and desire for a more just and equal society for all without distinction, and to celebrate the pride of being lesbian women . We say no to chauvinism and violence and yes to the cultural liberation of lesbians. The events happening worldwide now makes us to take the streets to say &ldquo;this is enough&rdquo; but with joy and love, '' said Monica Encina, director of Lesvos. &nbsp; '' ... It ends here, with you, with us. We say: Enough" Simon said in a moment of his speech, minutes before leaving.

<h4>The child looks and wants</h4>
"The child looks and wants" is a famous phrase that came to life on social networks during these months of LGBT rebellion. It is a Paraguayan adaptation of the famous webcomic &ldquo;don&rsquo;t look at them, Ricky&rdquo; that alludes to an alleged situation in which children when seeing an expression understood as gay or LGBT, they will automatically become one. &nbsp; This fear, fueled by homophobia and cultural and institutionalized sexism, is an adult excuse (adult-centered and irresponsible therefore) that denies children the right to be free and hence happy.
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Simon Cazal, before announcing the start of the march through the streets of the Paraguayan capital, said '' ... that is the reason we go out, that is why we&rsquo;re protesting, for all those children seeing and wanting, so that they see and want in freedom. So that they do not suffer what we suffered to be here resilient, happy and above all, equal to the rest of the people, even in spite of them. '' Meanwhile, Monica Encina said that "people, whatever their age, want to be themselves without discrimination and nothing else. Many hide their personalities because of the remarks. It isn&rsquo;t necessary to see in order to want what is good for oneself. Education has a lot to do and we should think of sex education for everyone and not "what an LGBT person can do to children" Society always wants to impose thoughts, but there are people like we who fight to eliminate impositions and start being ourselves".
&nbsp; These statements, while demystifying fears that children become LGBT people, reaffirm the social commitment of the organization to the human rights of children and adolescents. SOMOSGAY is an organization recognized as an advocate for children's rights, children and adolescents by the National Secretariat for Children and Adolescents in November 2014 (<a href="http://bit.ly/29DHB8S">http://bit.ly/29DHB8S</a>).
We said it&rsquo;s enough and we went out to protest. And we will continue doing so.

We said it’s enough and we went out to protest: Equality Parade #Pride 2016

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The prosecution sentenced the peasants from 5 to 40 years in prison, meanwhile defense lawyers had asked the trial court the acquittal of all defendants. &nbsp; We, as a grassroots organization which brings together historically oppressed groups, clearly recognize the repressive role of the Paraguayan state and power groups that disregard and resist any attempt towards the creation of a genuine rule of law, established in our National Constitution. &nbsp; The terrible and dire deficiencies that have violated the right to due process in this case, presented a scenario in which all citizens are victims of repressive state power, stating a clear intention to criminalize public protests, aiming to consolidate an authoritarian and repressive model that violates all human rights guarantees. &nbsp; We recall that in 1959, 108 Paraguayans were persecuted by the Paraguayan State, arbitrarily detained and their rights violated without any guarantee. These people saw their lives destroyed, lost their jobs and were charged with untold social embarrassment. In 2000 that number was eliminated by decree of all licensed plates perpetuating the silence of the Paraguayan State on the matter to forget this and other violations of the rights of citizenship. &nbsp; From SOMOSGAY we believe in a Paraguay without exclusions and we also believe that full equality is within our reach. We are now stronger than ever in our commitment to walk towards a just country and it is with this conviction that we demand the acquittal and freedom of Rub&eacute;n Villalba, Luis Olmedo Paredes, Arnaldo Quintana, Nestor Castro, Luc&iacute;a Ag&uuml;ero Maria Fany Olmedo, Dolores Lopez, Juan Carlos Tiller&iacute;a, Alcides Ramirez, Adalberto Castro and Felipe Benitez Balmori. &nbsp; It is clear to us and we think this is the time to build solidarity towards a better, more inclusive country which guarantees rights for everyone. &nbsp; The voices crying out for justice, equality and freedom will not be silent.

SOMOSGAY sympathizes with peasants accused by the slaughter of Curuguaty

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The stage will be the Plaza de la Libertad (Estrella between Chile and Nuestra Se&ntilde;ora del Asunci&oacute;n) at 13:00 pm. The theme chosen for this year is "For equality, love and the rights of all families" commemorating the pride parade. &nbsp; The event will be presented by the actress Barbara Cibils, and will also be present live performers as Andrea Valobra &amp; The Sinatras, Mothership, Lil'cake Dj, Version Loma Palma Blues, Fabu, Skylark Western, Folklore the Street, and Amado Sanabria. There will be a food fair and crafts. The main act of the event and the route march will be through the streets of Palma, Colon and Estrella will be around 15:00 pm. All people who wish can join with posters, banners or any distinctive that you like. &nbsp; <cite class="simple">Pride is necessary against fear. Love is the most accurate and fruitful response to hatred and ignorance. Inclusion is the only antidote to discrimination. Today, more than ever, we stand towards a society that guarantees rights to all of our families and we are convinced that history is inevitably on our side.</cite>
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The fateful June 12 last, with what happened in Orlando, and everyday occurrences of discrimination in Paraguay, the rest of the region and the world do not diminish our forces. We are not discouraged but, on the contrary, this situation strengthens us. It confirms us that we are on the right track; because we see achievements, lights are added and smiles of happy families encourage us. &nbsp; We are proud to be different. We are proud of our equally diverse families. We are proud to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans. Because we have always existed and we will always exist. Because we are invaluable human beings. Because the uniform models are mere dogmas imposed by power structures that are not consistent with reality. &nbsp; So with pride and love in the air, we have more strength than ever to demand the guarantee of our human rights.

Parade 2016: For equality, love and the rights of all families in Paraguay

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Today, more than ever, we stand towards a society that guarantees rights to all of our families and we are convinced that history is inevitable on our side.
&nbsp; How to celebrate pride every day? SOMOSGAY has been doing this for 7 consecutive years. With its multicolored graffiti guarani myths and characters from popular culture, this headquarters of pride and love defies rigid and false schemes showing the diversity, showing that a more just and united world is possible. &nbsp; The fateful June 12 last, with what happened in Orlando, and everyday occurrences of discrimination in Paraguay, the rest of the region and the world do not diminish our forces. We are not discouraged but, on the contrary, this situation strengthens us. It confirms us that we are on the right track; because we see achievements, lights are added and smiles of happy families encourage us.
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<cite class="simple">We will continue because we are stronger, we have more arms. We have more joy. We never oppose hate to hate. To the disease of homophobia medicine we offer solidarity and dignity. Our answer is always unconditional love.</cite>
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We are proud to be different. We are proud of our equally diverse families. We are proud to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans. Because we have always existed and we will always exist. Because we are invaluable human beings. Because the uniform models are mere dogmas imposed by power structures that are not consistent with reality. So with pride and love in the air, we have more strength than ever to demand the guarantee of our human rights. &nbsp; Paraguay is not just a few, is all. It is for all families. So colors; hence the rainbow. &nbsp; On July 9, in Asuncion, Paraguay, will celebrate together Pride, for equality, love and the rights of all families. Parade #Pride206 will be held &ldquo;Plaza de la Libertad&rdquo; at 13 hours. &nbsp; We will never be sad or locked. Today and every day we love each other.

Noticias

SOMOSGAY and the Municipality of Asuncion signed interagency cooperation agreement

02 ago 2016

We said it’s enough and we went out to protest: Equality Parade #Pride 2016

01 ago 2016

SOMOSGAY sympathizes with peasants accused by the slaughter of Curuguaty

31 jul 2016

Parade 2016: For equality, love and the rights of all families in Paraguay

30 jul 2016

Pride 2016: Love, inclusion and family.

29 jul 2016