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[ August 22, 2025 ] Sir Ian McKellen supports trans and non-binary cast in new Twelfth Night performance Transgender entertainment articles
[ August 15, 2025 ] Filipino trans pageant queen Fuschia Ravena honored with signature shoe Transgender news in Asia
[ August 9, 2025 ] Trans model Geena Rocero makes directoral debut with film DOLLS Transgender entertainment articles
[ August 1, 2025 ] New Amazon Prime docu-series “In Transit” features real trans stories Transgender entertainment articles
[ July 28, 2025 ] India’s biggest state introduces jobs, housing, and health support for trans people Transgender news in Asia

Filipino trans pageant queen Fuschia Ravena honored with signature shoe

August 15, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

Miss International Queen 2022 Fuschia Anne Ravena has become the latest inspiration behind a Jojo Bragais pageant shoe, joining a celebrated list of Filipino beauty queens who’ve had footwear named after them. Bragais, a well-known […]

New Amazon Prime docu-series “In Transit” features real trans stories

August 1, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

Prime Video’s new docu-series In Transit premiered on June 13, and it is quickly making waves for its honest look at transgender and non-binary life in India. Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti under […]

India’s biggest state introduces jobs, housing, and health support for trans people

July 28, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

The government of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has announced a major policy change to support its transgender population. The state’s flagship youth entrepreneurship initiative, known as the CM Yuva scheme, will now include […]

Transgender woman breaks barriers as auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai

June 27, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

Kareena Aade, a 49-year-old transgender woman, has made local history by becoming the first known transgender person to drive an auto-rickshaw in the Thane and Navi Mumbai metropolitan region. She is also believed to be […]

Japanese trans actress Maki Carrousel makes history at the 79th Mainichi Film Awards

June 13, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

At 82, Maki Carrousel has made history by winning Best Supporting Performance at the 79th Mainichi Film Awards for her role in Voice. Her win is not only a personal achievement but also a milestone […]

Trans community gains recognition at world’s largest Hindu festival

March 14, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

In Prayagraj, India transgender activists have found a place of acceptance at India’s Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, by offering blessings to millions of Hindu pilgrims. Among the vast crowds at the six-week-long […]

Thailand allocates $3.7M HRT budget for 200,000 trans citizens

February 7, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has approved funding for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender individuals, allocating 145.63 million baht ($3.7 million) in its 2025 budget. The initiative aims to support approximately 200,000 transgender people in […]

India continues to make strides towards trans equality

January 3, 2025 Korina Estrada 0

Positive change is emerging in India, albeit slowly. South Delhi is home to South Asia’s largest queer and inclusive literary festival, which celebrates LGBTQ+ voices and creative expressions. In New Delhi, a luxury hotel chain […]

India and Pakistan celebrate legal breakthroughs for trans individuals

December 20, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

Transgender rights in South Asia took a step forward with notable legal advances in India and Pakistan, highlighting growing recognition and inclusion for transgender individuals. In India, Akkai Padmashali, a leading transgender activist, made history […]

Docu-series ‘We Exist Japan’ seeks support for episode 2 production

October 25, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

On October 10, “We Exist Japan: 私たちの居場所” held an online screening event to kickstart a fundraising campaign for the second episode of its documentary series. The project, which highlights the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals across […]

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