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Ensure Transgender People Face No Discrimination In Vaccination: Centre
The Centre has asked states to ensure that there is no discrimination against transgender persons at COVID-19 vaccination centres.
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Centre Approves Bill To Empower Transgender Community
The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved a bill which provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment of transgenders by defining their identity and rights to prohibit discrimination against them.
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Cabinet Likely To Consider Transgender Bill Today
The Union Cabinet is likely to consider on Wednesday a bill which seeks to define transgenders and prohibit discrimination against them.
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Eatery Pays Heavy Price For Insisting On ID Before Transgender Used Loo
A District of Columbia restaurant will pay $7,000 as part of a settlement after an employee tried to stop a transgender woman from using a women's restroom last summer, D.C.'s attorney general said this week.
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In A First, Transgender Activist From Maharashtra Joins Lok Adalat Panel
A transgender activist, who has become a member of the judicial panel at a National Lok Adalat conducted, says the society should not discriminate against the LGBT community and rather support such people.
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"I'm A Criminal," Said Indian Transgender Activist. Barack Obama's Response
In New Delhi for a town hall, former US President Barack Obama today had no dearth of tricky questions to answer. About forty-minutes into the event, a transgender rights activist's wringer about discrimination against the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community put the retired US commander-in-chief especially close to the line of...
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This Unique Film Festival Aims To Break Gender Stereotypes
"Basically, we are covering films on gender-based discrimination and gender based violence against women," said Harish Sadani, co-founder of MAVA - Men Against Violence and Abuse
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US Judge Blocks Law Allowing Religion As Reason To Deny Service To LGBT
A federal judge has blocked a Mississippi law intended to allow people who object on religious grounds to refuse wedding and other services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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Lok Sabha Takes Up Bill To End Transgender Discrimination
Lok Sabha on Friday took up for consideration a private member bill to end discrimination against transgenders, which had created history last April when Rajya Sabha passed it.
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In Karnataka, an Award for a Transgender Pioneer
Among this year's recipients of the Karnataka government's Rajyotsava Award is a young transgender, Akkai Padmashali.
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Post-Earthquake Camps Set Up in Nepal For Sexual Minorities
Problems including discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have prompted charities to set up 15 relief camps for sexual minorities.
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Transgenders and Homosexuals Can't Drive in Russia
The government of Russia is apparently made up its mind about a rather unusual way of ensuring road safety. According to a new legal amendment, people affected by any 'sexual disorders' will not be allowed to drive cars.
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US Senate nears historic vote on gay rights bill
The U.S. Senate is headed for a historic vote on legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the country's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights.
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Apple CEO backs bill banning gay and transgender employee discrimination
Apple chief executive Tim Cook joined the White House on Monday in backing a bill to ban workplace discrimination against gay and transgender employees.
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Delhi's Queer Pride march takes to the streets; demands government legislation to end discrimination
Hundreds of people in colourful attire took to the streets here today lending their support to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders (LGBT) and seeking an end to discrimination against their community.
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Ensure Transgender People Face No Discrimination In Vaccination: Centre
The Centre has asked states to ensure that there is no discrimination against transgender persons at COVID-19 vaccination centres.
-
Centre Approves Bill To Empower Transgender Community
The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved a bill which provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment of transgenders by defining their identity and rights to prohibit discrimination against them.
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Cabinet Likely To Consider Transgender Bill Today
The Union Cabinet is likely to consider on Wednesday a bill which seeks to define transgenders and prohibit discrimination against them.
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Eatery Pays Heavy Price For Insisting On ID Before Transgender Used Loo
A District of Columbia restaurant will pay $7,000 as part of a settlement after an employee tried to stop a transgender woman from using a women's restroom last summer, D.C.'s attorney general said this week.
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In A First, Transgender Activist From Maharashtra Joins Lok Adalat Panel
A transgender activist, who has become a member of the judicial panel at a National Lok Adalat conducted, says the society should not discriminate against the LGBT community and rather support such people.
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"I'm A Criminal," Said Indian Transgender Activist. Barack Obama's Response
In New Delhi for a town hall, former US President Barack Obama today had no dearth of tricky questions to answer. About forty-minutes into the event, a transgender rights activist's wringer about discrimination against the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community put the retired US commander-in-chief especially close to the line of...
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This Unique Film Festival Aims To Break Gender Stereotypes
"Basically, we are covering films on gender-based discrimination and gender based violence against women," said Harish Sadani, co-founder of MAVA - Men Against Violence and Abuse
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US Judge Blocks Law Allowing Religion As Reason To Deny Service To LGBT
A federal judge has blocked a Mississippi law intended to allow people who object on religious grounds to refuse wedding and other services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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Lok Sabha Takes Up Bill To End Transgender Discrimination
Lok Sabha on Friday took up for consideration a private member bill to end discrimination against transgenders, which had created history last April when Rajya Sabha passed it.
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In Karnataka, an Award for a Transgender Pioneer
Among this year's recipients of the Karnataka government's Rajyotsava Award is a young transgender, Akkai Padmashali.
-
Post-Earthquake Camps Set Up in Nepal For Sexual Minorities
Problems including discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have prompted charities to set up 15 relief camps for sexual minorities.
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Transgenders and Homosexuals Can't Drive in Russia
The government of Russia is apparently made up its mind about a rather unusual way of ensuring road safety. According to a new legal amendment, people affected by any 'sexual disorders' will not be allowed to drive cars.
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US Senate nears historic vote on gay rights bill
The U.S. Senate is headed for a historic vote on legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the country's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights.
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Apple CEO backs bill banning gay and transgender employee discrimination
Apple chief executive Tim Cook joined the White House on Monday in backing a bill to ban workplace discrimination against gay and transgender employees.
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Delhi's Queer Pride march takes to the streets; demands government legislation to end discrimination
Hundreds of people in colourful attire took to the streets here today lending their support to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders (LGBT) and seeking an end to discrimination against their community.
