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UK To Compensate LGBTQ Veterans Sacked By Army
Until a 2000 reform, lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people were barred from military service in Britain. Those who were found out were often harassed, abused and sacked, according to a government-commissioned report last year.
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Chase Strangio: The First Openly Transgender Lawyer To Argue At US Supreme Court
Chase Strangio, 41, represents a group of transgender people who pursued a lawsuit challenging the measure that prohibits some medical treatments.
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Rishi Sunak's "Facts On Biology" Counter To New Scottish Hate Crimes Law
Controversial new laws in Scotland, which make stirring up hatred against a number of groups including transgender people an offence, were criticised after coming into force Monday.
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2 Transgender People Arrested For Forcing Person To Lick Spit From Slipper
Two transgender people were today arrested for allegedly forcing a person from the community to lick spit from a slipper, police said, adding that another was missing.
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UK Lawmaker Charlotte Nichols Calls For Allowing Citizens To Change Their Gender After Death
A lawmaker in the United Kingdom has called for a law that would allow transgender people to have their legally recognised gender changed to match their gender identity after their death.
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"Deeply Offensive": Rishi Sunak Criticized For Trans Jibe In Parliament
Opposition politicians demanded UK Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologise Wednesday for making a jibe about transgender people in parliament.
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Accept Homosexuality, If You Want To "Attract A Curse": Burundi President
Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on citizens to stone gay people, escalating a crackdown on sexual minorities in a country where LGBT people already face social ostracism and jail terms of up to two years if convicted of same-sex
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Telangana Rolls Out Free Bus Travel Scheme For Women, Transgender People
The Congress government in Telangana launched the 'Maha Lakshmi scheme' on Thursday, which provides free travel for women, girls and transgender persons.
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Russia Bans LGBT Movement, Terms It "Extremist"
Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that LGBT activists should be designated as extremists, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions.
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Transgender People Can Be Baptized As Catholics, Be Godparents: Vatican
Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop.
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How Legal Gender Change Is Allowed Or Restricted Around The World
A small number of countries have made it easier for transgender people to change their legal gender, while other nations have restricted such changes, notably Russia and Pakistan
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In Delhi's Measures For Transgenders, 'Third Gender' Category In Job Forms
The Delhi government's Women and Child Development department has approved various measures for transgender people, including the addition of a "third gender" category in job application forms, officials said on Friday.
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This Mumbai Cafe Is Run By The Transgender Community, Wins Hearts On Internet
Mumbai Cafe: Run by transgenders, the place offers a wide range of delectable cuisines and is a haven for foodies.
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"Shouldn't Be Believing People Can Be Any Sex They Want": Rishi Sunak
During his closing speech at the 2023 Conservative Party conference on October 4, he shared his stance on gender debate and said, "A man is a man and a woman is a woman".
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Court Seeks Replies From Centre, States On Reservation For Transgenders
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre, states and Union Territories on a petition seeking reservation for transgender people in public employment and education.
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UK To Compensate LGBTQ Veterans Sacked By Army
Until a 2000 reform, lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people were barred from military service in Britain. Those who were found out were often harassed, abused and sacked, according to a government-commissioned report last year.
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Chase Strangio: The First Openly Transgender Lawyer To Argue At US Supreme Court
Chase Strangio, 41, represents a group of transgender people who pursued a lawsuit challenging the measure that prohibits some medical treatments.
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Rishi Sunak's "Facts On Biology" Counter To New Scottish Hate Crimes Law
Controversial new laws in Scotland, which make stirring up hatred against a number of groups including transgender people an offence, were criticised after coming into force Monday.
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2 Transgender People Arrested For Forcing Person To Lick Spit From Slipper
Two transgender people were today arrested for allegedly forcing a person from the community to lick spit from a slipper, police said, adding that another was missing.
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UK Lawmaker Charlotte Nichols Calls For Allowing Citizens To Change Their Gender After Death
A lawmaker in the United Kingdom has called for a law that would allow transgender people to have their legally recognised gender changed to match their gender identity after their death.
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"Deeply Offensive": Rishi Sunak Criticized For Trans Jibe In Parliament
Opposition politicians demanded UK Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologise Wednesday for making a jibe about transgender people in parliament.
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Accept Homosexuality, If You Want To "Attract A Curse": Burundi President
Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on citizens to stone gay people, escalating a crackdown on sexual minorities in a country where LGBT people already face social ostracism and jail terms of up to two years if convicted of same-sex
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Telangana Rolls Out Free Bus Travel Scheme For Women, Transgender People
The Congress government in Telangana launched the 'Maha Lakshmi scheme' on Thursday, which provides free travel for women, girls and transgender persons.
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Russia Bans LGBT Movement, Terms It "Extremist"
Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that LGBT activists should be designated as extremists, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions.
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Transgender People Can Be Baptized As Catholics, Be Godparents: Vatican
Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop.
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How Legal Gender Change Is Allowed Or Restricted Around The World
A small number of countries have made it easier for transgender people to change their legal gender, while other nations have restricted such changes, notably Russia and Pakistan
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In Delhi's Measures For Transgenders, 'Third Gender' Category In Job Forms
The Delhi government's Women and Child Development department has approved various measures for transgender people, including the addition of a "third gender" category in job application forms, officials said on Friday.
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This Mumbai Cafe Is Run By The Transgender Community, Wins Hearts On Internet
Mumbai Cafe: Run by transgenders, the place offers a wide range of delectable cuisines and is a haven for foodies.
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"Shouldn't Be Believing People Can Be Any Sex They Want": Rishi Sunak
During his closing speech at the 2023 Conservative Party conference on October 4, he shared his stance on gender debate and said, "A man is a man and a woman is a woman".
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Court Seeks Replies From Centre, States On Reservation For Transgenders
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre, states and Union Territories on a petition seeking reservation for transgender people in public employment and education.
