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Glasgow, Scotland – Heather Herbert is happier now than at any other point in her life. The 47-year-old trans woman, who moved to Scotland’s northeast from her birthplace of Leicester, England, around a decade ago, transitioned in 2015. It was a decision she arrived at after “a lot of soul …

In Parque das Tribos, an indigenous neighbourhood in Manaus, the capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state, violence against women is not uncommon. “As a leader, I have experienced many things,” says Lutana Ribeiro, a member of the Kokama ethnic group, and the only female chief in Parque das Tribos, which is …

Rishi Sunak has been told he risks “re-toxifying” his government’s record on LGBTQ+ rights and introducing “an effective trans travel ban” after the equalities minister announced a review of countries whose process for changing gender on legal documents is recognised by the UK. Kemi Badenoch notified the Commons on Monday …

An Ecuadorian man has changed his gender to help him win the custody of his daughters who currently live with their mother.   René Salinas Ramos, 47, is facing legal proceedings for the custody of his daughters.   Ramos told Ecuadorian news outlet La Voz del Tomebamba that the laws in his …

TBoss has advised men who complain after going on dates with women to date men instead.   The reality star shared a screenshot of two men complaining after the girls they went out with ordered more than they approve of.   Reacting, TBoss wrote: “Boys these days be having too much …

From: Generation Change An activist and a rapper confront violence against women and explore the country’s legacy of protest. In 2010, Argentina became the first country in the region to legalise same-sex marriage, and in 2020 it decriminalised abortion after a campaign that inspired others around the world. But women …

As two of the youngest heads of government and among a small percentage of female world leaders, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin have long faced questions about their age and gender. But they were quick to shoot down a journalist who asked about …

Bobrisky is insisting he identifies as a woman as he took to Instagram to address those arguing his gender with him   The crossdresser wrote: “Only in Nigeria people argue your gender with you.   “I say I am a girl, some are still doubting.   “Until i spread my …

It might just be time for Colorado baker Jack Phillips to file some lawsuits of his own, over harassment. The name Jack Phillips may sound familiar. He is the Colorado baker who, back in 2012, refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding based on his Christian beliefs.  That …

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous addresses the inaugural meeting of the UNGA Platform of Women Leaders at UN Headquarters during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, 20 September 2022. Credit: UN Women/Ryan Brown by Thalif Deen (united nations) Friday, September 30, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep …