“homophobia, […] discrimination [and] stigmatization” 215 he suffered. Mr. Olivera also stated that in the domestic proceedings he felt “humiliated once again,” with “a lot of conflict” and that the process was “emotionally very exhausting,” since his words were “ignored” and “stripped of value” and “credibility.” 216 Added to the above is the fact that more than 18 years have passed since the events occurred, without Mr. Olivera having obtained any type of reparation. 167. Therefore, considering the circumstances of this case, the violations committed, the different degrees of suffering caused and experienced, and the time elapsed, the Court establishes, in equity, compensation for non-pecuniary damage in favor of the victim. Accordingly, the Court orders the payment of USD$ 15,000.00 (fifteen thousand United States dollars) for non-pecuniary damage, in favor of Crissthian Olivera Fuentes. F. Costs and expenses 168. The representatives indicated that the DEMUS Association– Estudios para la defensa de los derechos de la mujer (hereinafter “DEMUS”) has represented the alleged victim since the beginning of the administrative proceeding in the domestic jurisdiction and up to the proceedings before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. In spite of this, DEMUS indicated that it only seeks reimbursement for: (i) travel expenses incurred in the international proceedings, (ii) the salaries of the attorneys who have participated in preparing the briefs related to the case in question, and (iii) the psychological support provided to Mr. Olivera Fuentes after the public hearing, as well as expenses incurred after the presentation of the pleadings and motions brief for (iv) the legal defense before the Inter-American Court and (v) the psychological support for Mr. Olivera during this stage. Accordingly, they requested that the Court award them the sum of USD$ 45,887.34. 169. In addition, the representatives indicated that members of Synergía – Initiative for Human Rights (hereinafter “Synergía”), have been part of the alleged victim’s legal team since February 21, 2018. In the course of said representation, they have incurred expenses associated with the preparation of the legal briefs submitted during the processing of the case in the admissibility and merits stages before the Commission, and the preparation of the pleadings and motions brief. Accordingly, they requested that the Inter-American Court establish in equity the amount that the State should pay for this item and that said amount be reimbursed to Synergía. 170. Finally, the representatives pointed out that Líderes en Acción has represented the alleged victim in the international proceedings since March 26, 2014, but that despite its substantial contribution, it is not seeking reimbursement of any costs or expenses. 171. The State argued that the documents claiming to prove the amount owed to DEMUS were not convincing evidence that the expenses mentioned therein were 215 Cf. Statement of Crissthian Manuel Olivera Fuentes at the public hearing held on August 24, 2022, during the Court’s 150th Regular Session. 216 Cf. Statement of Crissthian Manuel Olivera Fuentes at the public hearing held on August 24, 2022, during the Court’s 150th Regular Session. 58