Gay groups protest in Ecuador

Wednesday, September 10, 1997 - 10:00

Gay groups protest in Ecuador

On August 27, a coalition of gay groups and human rights organisations held the first public demonstration for gay rights in Quito, Ecuador. The two-hour protest was organised by gay associations to promote a petition campaign to decriminalise homosexuality.

"We are here for tolerance and for respect for difference", said singer and songwriter Jaime Guevara, who performed and spoke at the rally. Gay activists spoke of constant abuses by police.

Human rights defenders from the Permanent Human Rights Assembly (APDH) and the Ecumenical Human Rights Commission took part in the protest.

[From Update on the Americas.]

From GLW issue 289