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Ovejas Negras

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Montevideo

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About this place Ovejas Negras

Ovejas Negras — Black Sheep — is the organisation most closely associated with Uruguay's extraordinary legislative achievements in LGBTQ+ rights. Founded in 2004, the organisation was central to the campaigns for same-sex adoption rights (achieved 2009), marriage equality (achieved 2013), and the Gender Identity Law (achieved 2018). This track record places Ovejas Negras among the most successful LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations in Latin American history: a small organisation in a country of 3.5 million people that helped achieve a legislative record that larger, wealthier countries have not managed. The organisation's success is inseparable from the political context of Uruguay's Frente Amplio governments, which provided a sympathetic legislature for the campaigns Ovejas Negras drove. But it also reflects the specific character of Uruguayan civil society — secular, literate, and historically oriented towards social solidarity in ways that made LGBTQ+ advocacy legible and persuasive to broad coalitions. Ovejas Negras continues to operate as an advocacy and community organisation — working on implementation of existing legislation, on issues of trans equality and economic inclusion, and on maintaining the political will for continued progress. For visitors who want to understand the political story behind Uruguay's progressive reputation, Ovejas Negras is the essential reference point.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 18:00

Monday 10:00-18:00

Tuesday 10:00-18:00

Wednesday 10:00-18:00

Thursday 10:00-18:00

Friday 10:00-18:00

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

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Mariana Añon Jun 2026

★★★★★

A wonderful experience to share with friends and create a lovely memory. We would love to do the cushion and bench workshop in Maldonado. Thank you for traveling to offer it.

Maria Alejandra Rodriguez Jun 2026

★★★★★

I loved it, it was truly a wonderful experience ☺️

Brenda Ro Jun 2026

★★★★★

A very enjoyable meeting, a lovely group ideal for learning and having a good time. The teacher's explanations and patience make you feel very comfortable. I would definitely repeat the experience.

Isabel Ramirez Jun 2026

★★★★★

It was very enjoyable and a useful learning experience, as you can make gifts, start a business, or do something you've always wanted to do with your own hands. Highly recommended.

Susana Morales Jun 2026

★★★★★

Beautiful workshop, highly recommended. The teacher is fantastic; she explains everything clearly and makes sure it's done correctly. We made a beautiful blanket with our own hands.