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Archipelago 11 months ago

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Trans Influencer sentenced to two years in prison for saying Jesus should cut his hair

During the livestream, she responded to a viewer who had asked her to cut her hair to be more like a man’s, by holding up a picture of Jesus Christ and saying, “You [Jesus] should not look like a woman. You should cut your hair so that you will look like his father,” referring to the viewer's father.

Americas 1 year ago

Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women's sports

As transgender people have become a more visible presence in the United States, sparking questions around gender norms and fairness, many conservatives have rallied around women's sports.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community

The humble structure -- a single-room shed with walls and a roof clad in tin -- is a new community hub for the minority, who have enjoyed greater legal and political recognition in recent years but still suffer from entrenched prejudice.

Voters Voices 2 years ago

Long-sought IDs give trans Indonesians the right to vote

Trans Indonesians can only change their legal gender in the official document if they have had gender reassignment surgery. But there are some signs of change, including recognition by the government in 2021 of difficulties trans women face in securing KTPs, allowing them to vote in the upcoming election.

Jakarta 2 years ago

Transgender models shine spotlight on pollution with plastic fashion

Strutting on a makeshift catwalk as their neighbours watch in awe, the women show off colourful dresses made of plastic cutlery and bottles, and in keeping with the festive season, some of the clothes are made to look like Christmas trees.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Japan's top court says sterilization rule for gender change is unconstitutional

Some lawmakers and women's groups in socially conservative Japan had said a ruling that challenges the existing law would sow confusion and undermine women's rights.

Americas 2 years ago

Biden proposal limits bans on transgender athletes

The proposed change to Title IX is likely to revive debates about transgender rights, particularly in sports. Across the country, there has been a push by conservative US lawmakers to prevent transgender women from participating in school sports.

Academia 2 years ago

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Ramadan reflection: What’s in a name? What’s in a gender identity?

March 31 is International Day of Transgender Visibility and it is high time that they are made visible in a way that gives them the respect that they deserve as human beings and citizens, and the rights that are rightfully theirs.

People 2 years ago

Funeral held in UK for stabbed transgender girl

Family and friends of a 16-year-old British transgender girl who was stabbed to death in a park paid their last respects on Wednesday at her funeral.

Europe 2 years ago

A year after Ukraine invasion, trans people struggle for hormones

Transitioning has always been tough in Ukraine. Trans people often encounter discrimination from doctors and struggle to access gender-affirming healthcare such as hormones and surgery. Updating legal documents can also be a long process.