Cipac
Costa Rica
The Central American Human Rights Center - CIPAC (El Centro de Investigación y Promoción para América Central de Derechos Humanos) is a non-governmental organization based in San José, Costa Rica. Its purpose is to eliminate social inequalities linked to sexual orientation and gender identity, through advocacy, research, social audit and the promotion of human rights and health. It serves as a reference for topics related to gay-lesbian populations, both nationally and internationally, and provides workshops, sexual education, resources and books, and organizes festivals. CIPAC is involved in several civil society initiatives in Costa Rica.
CIPAC was the first lesbian and gay organization to become a member of CODEHUCA (the Central American Human Rights Commission). The website contains many links to other relevant organizations and a calendar of events.
CIPAC was the first lesbian and gay organization to become a member of CODEHUCA (the Central American Human Rights Commission). The website contains many links to other relevant organizations and a calendar of events.
