Transgender issues
JK Rowling says she is survivor of sexual assault
The celebrated British writer said in a blog post that she was disclosing the information to give context to her controversial past comments about transgender...
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Poll: Americans oppose bathroom laws limiting transgender rights
The issue of transgender bathroom rights has become the latest flashpoint in the long US battle over lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.
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Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms
Obama instructed public schools in May 2016 to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms matching their chosen gender identity.
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Pakistani clerics declare transgender marriages legal under Islamic law
The group said transgender people also have full rights under Islamic inheritance law.
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College dorms a new front in US battle over transgender rights
Schools that fail to provide adequate housing to transgender students could face lawsuits.
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Study: Better-trained doctors would improve healthcare for trans youths
Transgender people experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse & suicide.
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For trans people, family rejection tied to suicide attempts
According to a new study, as rejection from family members increase, so does the likelihood of suicide.
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Muslim states block gay groups from UN AIDS meeting
51 Muslim states have blocked 11 gay & transgender organisations from attending the meeting.
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Canada to introduce legislation to protect transgender people
Transgender rights have become part of a heated debate in the United States recently.
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Poll: Women, young more open on transgender issue in US
Americans aged 18-29 favour letting transgenders use the restroom of their identity by a 2-1 ratio.
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Filipina wins transgender pageant in Thailand
The 29-year-old beat 26 other competitors at the world’s largest transgender pageant.
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How a Jewish man became Anastacia Tomson
702’s John Robbie speaks to transgender activist Anastacia Tomson about her journey to becoming a woman and demystifying transgender issues.
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EWN Special Feature: SA & the transgender issue
Is South Africa accepting enough of transgender people and drag queens?
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Caitlyn Jenner concerned over transgender women in men’s jails
Los Angeles County authorities are considering misdemeanour manslaughter charges against Jenner.
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Are we a trans-friendly society?
In response to the reaction to trans issues having been in the spotlight recently, transgendered actress Laverne Cox wrote about how her and Caitlyn Jenner's lives are markedly different. Listen as Clinical Sexologist Dr Eve discusses.
