Bittersweet Pride Month in Panama
This article is a summary of reporting by Human Rights Watch. Originally published June 23, 2023.
During June 2023 Pride celebrations, human rights advocates reflected on a complicated environment for LGBTQ individuals in Panama following legal setbacks regarding same-sex marriage. Despite active civil society participation and visibility events, legal protections against discrimination and recognition of same-sex partnerships remain unaddressed by national institutions. Advocates continue to mobilize across Panama City and nationwide to demand equal rights under international human rights frameworks.
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Human Rights Watch examines the state of LGBTQ rights and civil society advocacy in Panama during Pride Month.
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