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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

June 2, 2022

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

May 26, 2021

Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief

February 25, 2021

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

December 16, 2020

Covid 19 Updates

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.

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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

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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.

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‘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.

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