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UN Calls for Protection of Costa Rica’s Indigenous People’s Rights

Ileana Fernandez - October 11, 2022

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Costa Rican Legislative Assembly to Prioritize Human Rights

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One year ago today, Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage

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Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief

UN Calls for Protection of Costa Rica’s Indigenous People’s Rights

Ileana Fernandez - October 11, 2022

The United Nations (UN) issued a statement calling for respect for the rights of indigenous people. August 9 is the International Day of the...

Costa Rican Legislative Assembly to Prioritize Human Rights

Ileana Fernandez - June 2, 2022

The Legislative Commission on Human Rights will focus on implementing the recommendations international organizations have made to Costa Rica in this area. It is...

One year ago today, Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 26, 2021

A year ago today, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America, seventh in Latin America and 29th worldwide to legalize same-sex marriage.

Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief

Alejandro Zúñiga - February 25, 2021

The rule of law is deteriorating in Nicaragua ahead of November's general elections

Gay rights progress, but same-sex relations still a crime in 69 states: report

The Tico Times - December 16, 2020

Despite significant progress on gay rights around the world, dozens of countries still criminalise consensual same-sex activity.

Pandemic inflames violence against women, UN data show

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 23, 2020

In July, the UN estimated that six months of restrictions could result in 31 million additional cases of sexual violence in the world and seven million unwanted pregnancies.

Central American LGBTI migrants find refuge in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - August 13, 2020

Costa Rica has adhered to the conventions that ensure respect for refugees and LGBTI people

Picture of the Day: Midnight wedding welcomes age of marriage equality in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 26, 2020

Moments after Costa Rica recognized marriage equality, Daritza Araya Arguedas, 24, and Alexandra Quirós Castillo, 29, became the first same-sex couple to marry in the Central American country.

‘Costa Rica recognizes the rights you always deserved’: President Alvarado’s message on marriage equality

The Tico Times - May 26, 2020

Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado, who supported same-sex marriage during his candidacy and marched during the 2019 pride parade in San José, shared a lengthy message of support for marriage equality.