Justice for Tere! Stop Anti-LGBT+ Violence in Colombia
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We demand justice for the murder of Tere, a Colombian trans woman, and call for immediate action to halt anti-LGBT+ violence throughout Colombia.

Jóvenes Maicao speaks out in profound dismay over the savage killing of Tere, a 48-year-old trans woman. In December, she was killed in Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia. Her murder has sent shockwaves through the LGBTIQ+ community, highlighting the critical need for decisive measures against the pervasive violence our community faces.

Rising Violence Alert:

Jóvenes Maicao alerts to a distressing surge in LGBTphobic violence in La Guajira. Discrimination, threats, and physical assaults on the LGBTIQ+ community have escalated in recent times.

Disturbing Statistics:

Tere represents the 65th LGBTIQ+ individual in Colombia to fall victim to homicide or femicide in 2023.

As reported by Colombia Diversa, La Guajira has witnessed 10 instances of violence against LGBT+ individuals this year alone, including Tere's murder. The situation is even more dire for Venezuelan LGBT+ migrants, who confront heightened risks due to both their sexual orientation or gender identity and their immigration status.

Demanding an End to Impunity:

In solidarity with Tere's loved ones during their mourning, her passing not only angers us but also propels our fight for a world where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can live safely and with dignity.

By signing this petition, you're joining the call for justice.

Together, let's urge the Colombian government to uphold its duty to protect the LGBTIQ+ community and eradicate the violence that haunts us.

Stop LGBTphobic violence! Justice for Tere!

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To the Colombian judicial authorities, particularly the Prosecutor's Office overseeing Tere's case in La Guajira:

We call on both local and national authorities to:

Conduct a comprehensive investigation into Tere's murder, adopting a focused approach and adhering to the protocols of Directive 006 of 2023 from the Attorney General's Office.

We refuse to let this crime remain unpunished.

To the national government: Enact immediate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the LGBTIQ+ community, particularly in La Guajira, where violence has alarmingly increased.

To local authorities: Develop strategies for dialogue and engagement with civil society to tackle the issue of violence against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the area.

To international organizations: Support our call for justice and assist in our pursuit of accountability.

Campaign started by Corporación Jóvenes Maicao
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