Tag: Cuba
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Censorship Stirs Controversy at Nordic LGBTQ Festival in Havana
Cuban Nordika Festival, celebrating LGBTQ art, was censored pre-opening. Despite this, it showcases queer Nordic culture, highlighting the resilience and fight for artistic freedom of Cuba’s LGBTQ community through art and performances. The blog post addresses challenges and the importance of artistic expression amidst censorship.
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Cuba : Cancels Conga Against Homophobia parade
The Cuban government announced Tuesday that it has cancelled this year’s edition of a parade widely seen as a sign of progress on gay rights on the island.
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Cuba fighting Homophobia and Transphobia
The 11th Edition of the Cuban Activities against Homophobia and Transphobia began on Friday and as the previous campaign, they will be dedicated to the schools where there will be a promotion on the respect to the freedom of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Mariela Castro to push for gay marriage in Cuba
Mariela Castro, a Cuban lawmaker and daughter of Communist Party chief Raul Castro, says she will push for gay marriage to be included in a constitutional reform process expected to begin in July.