LGBT groups call for protection against sexual discrimination

On Wednesday, organizations representing the LGBT community appeared before the Constitutional Court in the Dominican Republic to advocate for the explicit inclusion of sexual orientation as a protected category against discrimination. The proposal seeks to establish legal safeguards for individuals based on their sexual orientation within the national framework.

The initiative has encountered significant opposition from a coalition of religious, family-oriented, and pro-life groups. These sectors gathered at the Constitutional Court to contest the proposed inclusion, highlighting a direct confrontation between the advocacy groups and those opposing the expansion of anti-discrimination protections.