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Search.JapanTimes.co.jp – By Thomasina Larkin – Staff Writer
Japan looks to respect rights of those with gender disorders, but even progress carries its own set of risks
‘When I was a child, I had a feeling I wasn’t satisfied with being a human b…
CaribbeanNetNews.com – by Laura Bonilla
Havana, Cuba (AFP): Wrapped in a figure-hugging sequined dress, the statuesque Chantal swayed languorously in the steamy Havana night during a transvestite show that reflected Cuba’s slowly growing tolerance o…
IndiaENews.com – By Farshid Motahari
Transsexuals have a tough life in Iran. Although they are acknowledged in religious terms, there is very little tolerance shown towards them by the society, not even by their own families.
Young Iranian woman …
DallasVoice.com – By Bob Roehr
Young people of color who don?t conform to gender norms are more likely to be target of violent hate crimes, report shows
A new report issued by the Gender Public Advocacy Coalition documents a tide of murderous vio…
Examiner.com – Luke Broadwater, The Examiner
Baltimore – Maryland Division of Correction officials say they have no set policies to deal with transsexual inmates ? though they now have one ordered to their custody.
?We take them one case at a ti…
WashBlade.com – By Lou Chibbaro Jr
Trans-inclusive rights bill faces unclear future in new new Congress
Editors? note: This is the second story in a two-part series looking at the prospects for passage of ENDA. Visit washingtonblade.com to read p…
IndyBay.org – by Chris Daley
San Francisco, CA – January 19, 2007 – Transgender Law Center Board Member and long-time civil rights advocate, Victoria Kolakowski, will be sworn in as the state’s first openly transgender Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)…
GayPeoplesChronicle.com – by Anthony Glassman
Columbus–The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization has announced its Community Service Award honorees, who will receive their accolades at the organization?s Guess Who?s Coming to Dinner fundraiser …
Excal.on.ca – Written by Lauren McKeon, Canadian University Press
Patient turned away because of her sexual orientation
Toronto (CUP) ?- When Michelle B. booked an appointment with a renowned Toronto plastic surgeon, she wasn’t expecting to …
eBar.com – by Heather Cassell
Transgender religious leaders are convening the first-ever Transgender Religious Summit at the Pacific School of Religion this weekend in Berkeley.
Religious leaders, academics, and policymakers are meeting January 1…