Rare Safe Space for LGBTI+ Community in El Salvador

The United Nations

There is just one LGBTI+ community and health centre in El Salvador, and it has become a refuge for many people who have been expelled from their homes, simply because of their sexual identity.

A visitor receives support at the Diké LGBTI+ community and health centre in El Salvador.
A visitor receives support at the Diké LGBTI+ community and health centre in El Salvador.

The centre, run by the Diké organization, provides a host of services to the LBGTI+ community, including sexual healthcare, psychological care, human rights education, advocacy activities and safe shelter for those who need it, including migrants and displaced persons.

It is supported by the Spotlight Initiative, a global partnership between the European Union and the United Nations to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

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