(2009), Civil unions for same-sex couples were legalized by the approval of the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador. Silueta X (2008),Is a nonprofit association whose mission is to fight for LGBT rights in Ecuador (people Transgender, Intersex, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual), taking as its target population of transgender and transsexual female, male and intersex.. References External links Metro, "Transphobia the battle for change", in English. Reportaje Internacional L'Express "Diane Rodriguez, candidate transsexuelle aux législatives en Equateur", in French. Gay Star News "Diane Rodriguez could become South America's first trans legislator" , in English. Ecuadorian LGBT politicians People from Guayaquil Feminist writers Marxist feminists Postmodern feminists Transfeminists Intersex rights activists Transgender women Transgender rights activists 1982 births Living people Ecuadorian LGBT rights activists Ecuadorian women activists Members of the National Assembly (Ecuador) 21st-century Ecuadorian politicians 21st-century Ecuadorian women politicians Women members of the National Assembly (Ecuador)