World Wide Wave

16 Aug 2014

Peru: Fighting against homophobic bullying in schools while fighting for civil unions

North and South America

The World Wide Wave team takes a look at gay life in the South American mountains of Peru.

How is this ancient culture that dates back to 9000BC progressing on LGBT rights? When religion and macho cultures collide, what effects does it have on the local LGBT community? And you might be surprised at who is driving homophobic bullying in Peruvian schools.

To understand gay life in Peru, we spoke with Loti from the Institute of Studies in Health, Sexuality and Human Development in Lima, Peru.

Find out more on W3JOY’s Peru homepage.

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