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Japan high court approves legal gender change for transgender woman without surgery

August 3, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

A Japanese high court has approved a legal gender change for a transgender woman without requiring gender-affirming surgery, a move that LGBTQ groups on Thursday called a mixed victory. According to current law, transgender people […]

New mosque opens in Bangladesh for Hijra community

July 5, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

In Bangladesh, members of the transgender hijra community, who were previously barred from other mosques, have found a new place of worship where they are welcomed without discrimination. This new mosque, a modest single-room shed […]

Philippines’ city introduces transgender care initiative for Pride Month

June 22, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

The Quezon City government in the Philippines has introduced “Trans Health QC STARS,” a new program dedicated to addressing the health needs of transgender individuals in the country. This initiative, launched during Pride Month, is […]

Nepal celebrates diversity and empowerment with trans beauty pageant

June 14, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

Nepal buzzed with news of a beauty pageant exclusively for transgender women. Simran Sherchan, representing the Blue Diamond Society (BDS), shared the scoop at a press briefing in Kathmandu last Saturday. Held on May 16, […]

Hong Kong activist receives ID card after legal battle for gender recognition

May 24, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

33-year-old Henry Tse’s journey with his identity card wasn’t just about a piece of plastic in his wallet. It was a seven-year battle that concluded triumphantly this week, marking a significant victory for transgender rights […]

Former transgender artisan provides respectful burials for LGBTQ in Malaysia

April 19, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

In Malaysia, a compassionate individual has taken up a meaningful role in providing dignified burials for LGBTQ individuals often neglected by their families. Muhammad Asrul Abdul Kadir is a 38-year-old craftsman based in Alor Mengkudu, […]

India holds first-ever transgender literary & cultural festival

April 4, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

The state capital Uttar Pradesh hosted a groundbreaking event: India’s first-ever Transgender Literary and Cultural Program which took place on March 1, 2024. The event provided a platform for members of the transgender community to […]

Philippine govt. affirms support for all overseas Filipinos, regardless of gender

March 18, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

During a recent briefing at the office of the President of the Philippines on Tuesday, March 12, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting all Filipinos overseas, irrespective of their […]

Flight attendant wins Miss Tiffany crown on fifth attempt

February 26, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

Saruda “Pimai” Panyakham, a flight attendant hailing from Tak, has achieved her long-standing dream of winning the title of Thailand’s most beautiful transgender woman at the 25th Miss Tiffany’s Universe pageant. The event took place […]

Indonesia includes trans community in ID distribution and voting

February 15, 2024 Korina Estrada 0

Indonesia is making positive changes to give more freedom to its people, especially when it comes to being transgender. Everyone, including transgender citizens and minority religious groups, can be part of the national identification system. […]

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