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

Ileana Fernandez - October 11, 2022

Costa Rica

Costa Rican Legislative Assembly to Prioritize Human Rights

Costa Rica

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

Daniel Ortega

Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief

Costa Rica

Costa Rica hours away from legalizing same-sex marriage

The Tico Times -

Same-sex couples in Costa Rica will be able to marry as of May 26, when a judicial provision that authorizes these marriages will enter into force.

Costa Rica

Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica is days away after motion to delay is defeated

The Tico Times -

Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica will be legal on May 26.

Costa Rica

Same-sex marriage will be legal in Costa Rica on May 26. Some legislators hope to delay it

Alejandro Zúñiga -

In the midst of a pandemic, Costa Rica rapidly approaches a historic milestone.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica-based IRCA Casabierta provides resources for LGBTQ refugees

Alejandro Zúñiga -

IRCA Casabierta, based in Costa Rica, supports refugees who are members of the LGBTQ community.

Costa Rica

Some progress, and a complicated legacy, 10 months after Sergio Rojas’s murder

The Tico Times -

After the murder of Sergio Rojas, the struggle to regain indigenous land has continued.

Citizens rights

Therapeutic abortion regulation unleashes political storm in Costa Rica

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Many doctors fear performing a therapeutic abortion because of the lack of a protocol that establishes the procedures to follow

Costa Rica

IACHR mission visits Costa Rica to evaluate protections for indigenous communities

The Tico Times -

During the visit, the mission of the IACHR also intends to learn about the situation of Nicaraguan migrants in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica issues invitation to Commission on Human Rights following murder of Bribrí leader

Alejandro Zúñiga -

The IACHR issued precautionary measures in favor of the communities due to the threats they faced in the defense of their lands.

Costa Rica Pride

An afternoon with Frida Cartas

The Tico Times -

“No trans woman is privileged," she said. "We all suffer abuse in different ways. No one’s suffering is more or less valid."

Costa Rica Pride

Government signs decrees improving LGBTQ rights in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -

President Carlos Alvarado said via his Twitter that "we are building a more just and egalitarian Costa Rica for all people."

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