Tag: trans rights
"We all have the right to be free from discrimination and treated with fairness and respect,” the HRC says.
The Human Rights Commission has written to NZ police, asking them to improve their processes for dealing with transgender people.
The intervention from the HRC comes after an incident in which...
The investigation follows the school asking parents to deny the existence of same-sex marriage and a transgender student being told 'God Doesn't Make Mistakes.'
A Tauranga school is being investigated after a transgender student attempted suicide.
The school refused to call the student by their preferred pronouns or name. When the...
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UK: Thousands Turn Out To Protest Trans-Exclusionary Conversion Therapy Ban
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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of London to showcase their disapproval and frustration over the Government's proposed conversion therapy ban that excludes trans people.
According to organisers, over 3,000 people gathered outside the Prime Minister's residence at Downing Street on Sunday the 10th of April.
Holding placards reading...
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has criticised transgender rights in the USA describing it as "far-left gender theories" and "child abuse".
The single term President made the comments during his "Save America" rally on Saturday the 9th of April, where he spoke about several typical Trump topics,...
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Passport Issues Leaving Trans Citizens Stranded & Unable To Flee Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
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Concerns for the safety of many trans Ukrainians trying to flee Russian forces has been raised by LGBTQ+ rights groups after reports of passport issues inhibiting their ability to cross the border to safety.
With invading Russian forces moving closer to major cities in Ukraine, many citizens have chosen to...
Former U.S President Donald Trump has promised that his re-election would see transgender athletes banned from competing across the United States.
Trump, who made history by becoming the first single-term president of the United States in almost 30 years, made his remarks during a ‘MAGA’ rally in Texas (his...
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South Korean Military Refuses To Backdown After Illegally Discharging Trans Soldier
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Despite a court ruling confirming that the discharge of the nations first known trans soldier was illegal, the South Korean military has decided to appeal, even after the soldier's tragic death.
The ruling by the Daejeon District Court earlier this month stated that the forceful discharge of staff sergeant Byun...
Dave Chappelle has been defended by the family of a late trans woman who was friends with the comedian, saying they are not offended by his controversial Netflix special.
Dave Chappelle's The Closer Netflix special has caused widespread controversy, with thousands calling for it to be removed from the platform.
The...