The exclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in Central American society is largely promoted by fundamentalism and by idiosyncrasies of the greater population. These rejections of sexual orientations, gender identities and subsequent distancing from heteronormativity make accessing rights and achieving a fulfilling life burdensome. This workshop aims to teach new perspectives about overcoming and breaking cycles of violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Central America. Attendees will learn about appropriate LGBTIQ+ terminology, as well as new ideas to shift sociocultural strategies that bring about peacebuilding through a human rights approach.