In December of 2002, the Buenos Aires Legislature passed the Civil Union Law. This law applies exclusively to the city and authorizes the legal recognition of unmarried homosexual and heterosexual couples.
Civil Rights Organizations of Argentina
There are several civil rights organizations that offer information and counsel. The most notable are as follows:
- Homosexual Community of Argentina (CHA)
The first and leading homosexual organization in Argentina. It actively lobbied the City Government of Buenos Aires to legally recognize the civil union of same-sex couples. The legal arm of CHA (juridico@cha.org.ar) offers free council to gays, lesbians and transvestites, and receives many requests for information from foreigners planning to visit Buenos Aires.
1080 Tomás Liberti, Neighborhood: La Boca.
- Argentine Society for Gay and Lesbian Integration (SIGLA)
Provides legal help and health information. Organizes workshops and recre ational activities for gays and lesbians.
949 Pasaje del Progreso, Neighborhood: Parque Chacabuco.
- La Fulana
One of the most consulted gay and lesbian organizations.
3410 Avenida Rivadavia, Neighborhood: Almagro.
Travel Agency to visit Buenos Aires Gay
- Buenos Aires gay travel agency (BAGayTravel)
They offer you a wide selection of tourist packages to visit Buenos Aires and all Argentina, from the point of view of a travel agent’s that is made up of people who are part of the gay community and that are willing to offer you a solution to all your tourist needs through their packages or putting together tailor-made trips.
3383 PB “A” Díaz Vélez, Neighborhood: Almagro.
