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SA studies HIV frequency among transgender women for first time
The Human Sciences Research Council says the study is part of the country’s commitment to tackling the real issues that impact the transgender community.
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US military to accept transgender recruits on Monday - Pentagon
Two federal appeals courts, one in Washington and one in Virginia, last week rejected the administration’s request to put on hold orders by lower court judges requiring the military to begin accepting transgender recruits on 1 January.
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Botswana court orders government to recognise transgender woman as female
The country has been reluctant to fully acknowledge the rights of the LGBT community.
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US transgender women defeats anti-LGBT lawmaker
Danica Roem has been elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, pushing out the man who wrote Virginia’s anti-transgender bathroom bill.
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Trump to ban transgender US military personnel, reversing Obama
The administration has not determined whether transgender individuals already serving in the military would be immediately thrown out.
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Caitlyn Jenner: 'I'd be shocked if any of my children were transgender'
The 67-year-old reality TV star - who was previously known as Bruce Jenner - revealed in 2015 that she identifies as a woman but admitted she would not have known how to handle it if one of her children were trans.
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Caitlyn Jenner sends support to transgender survivor star
Caitlyn Jenner has sent a message of support to transgender 'Survivor' star Zeke Smith.
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'Stop staring,' says Caitlyn Jenner, announcing genital surgery
Jenner said the surgery, which is costly and complex, was successful and that she feels "not only wonderful but liberated."
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Celebrities slam Donald Trump over ‘trans youth’ ruling
A host of celebrities have called for support to ‘protect trans youth’ after Trump withdrew protections for transgender students in public schools.
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[WATCH] Caitlyn Jenner responds to Trump on transgender rights order
Caitlyn Jenner told Trump that "from one Republican to another, this is a disaster" and asked the president to call her.
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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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Boy Scouts of America to begin accepting transgender boys
The Boy Scouts of America said on Monday the group would begin accepting transgender boys.
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US judge blocks transgender, abortion-related Obamacare protections
The decision sides with Texas, seven other states and three Christian-affiliated healthcare groups challenging a rule that.
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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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States ratchet up transgender battle with lawsuit against US
The Obama administration says transgender students must be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice.
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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.