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Laura Weinstein, recognized activist for the rights of the LGTBI community in Colombia and Executive director of the Fundación Grupo de Acción y Apoyo a Personas Trans (GAAT), passed away this Saturday.
His last message on social networks was on December 31 telling that she was hospitalized for respiratory difficulties.
“People, I guarantee you that I have been very judicious and many know that it is so. Since yesterday (December 30) I have been hospitalized for respiratory difficulties, I was tested for COVID and we await the result, but this not being able to breathe is something that I would never wish on anyone, ”he wrote.
People I guarantee that I have been very wise and many know that it is so.
Since yesterday I have been hospitalized for respiratory difficulties, they did the test # COVID-19 and we wait for the result. But this not being able to breathe is something I would never wish on anyone.– Laura Weinstein N. (@LAURAWEINS) December 31, 2020
The GAAT Foundation reported his death on January 2, dedicating a few heartfelt words to him.
“Thank you for every moment that you allowed us to build collectively, for your teachings and for all your unconditional support. We send a very warm hug to your entire family. #QEPD ”, stated the organization.
According to the newspaper El Espectador, Laura Weinstein “is a reference for the trans population in Colombia. From the direction of the Fundación Grupo de Acción y Apoyo a Personas Trans (GAAT), he championed some of the most important struggles to claim equality and dignity for trans people ”.
Upon hearing the news of his death, various personalities and organizations have expressed messages of condolences to their loved ones.
“We deeply regret the passing of Laura Weinstein, a courageous advocate for transgender people. Your contributions allowed us to move forward as a society. We will continue working for the rights of all people. Our condolences to his family, friends and the trans community ”, stated from the Office in Colombia of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
We deeply regret the passing of Laura Weinstein, a courageous advocate for transgender people. Their contributions allowed us to advance as a society. We will continue working X the #DDHH of all people. Our condolences to his family, friends and trans community pic.twitter.com/Y3aQBfC6Wo
– UN Human Rights Colombia (@ONUHumanRights) January 2, 2021
For his part, Luis Ernesto Gómez, Mayor (e) of Bogotá, also sent a message recognizing the activist’s work: “A painful day for the LGBTI movement due to the death of Laura Weinstein, a community activist and human rights defender. His leadership was decisive for the construction of the Refuge House and the LGBTI public policy of Bogotá ”.
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