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First Trans Candidates Nepal Election Two Transgender Candidates Enter Local Elections For the first time in Nepal’s history, two openly transgender candidates are running for local elections. Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan are both vying for political positions. Although they share the same surname, they are not related. These activists are participating in local by-elections, […]

Trump has promised to roll back protections for transgender students. Rising Concerns Among Transgender Youth Post-Election The U.S. has seen a significant rise in calls to crisis hotlines from transgender youth following the election of Donald Trump, whose campaign heavily featured anti-transgender themes. Many young individuals now fear the potential policy changes his administration might

A groundbreaking event to honor equality defenders Cape Town, South Africa, hosted the inaugural International Pride Awards, celebrating five remarkable individuals committed to defending LGBTIQ+ rights. Organized by South African trans activist and artist Yaya Mavundla, the event marked a historic moment during the 31st ILGA World Conference. Over 1,000 activists and human rights allies

Democrats Debate Impact of Transgender Rights on Harris’ Loss Impact of Transgender Rights on Harris’ Loss In the aftermath of Election Day, Democrats are grappling with a variety of explanations for Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat. Internal criticisms are widespread, with some party members quietly attributing the loss to President Joe Biden’s leadership or campaign

What is the 4B movement Rising Influence Post-Trump’s Victory A Feminist Movement Gains Momentum on Social Media Following Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election, a South Korean feminist movement, known as the “4B movement,” has been gaining attention among young women, particularly on social media platforms. This surge in interest is linked

Luke Humphries Supports Trans Player He went on to say: “That group is a great challenge for her. She will enjoy the chance to play two of the greatest players that have ever been, Michael [van Gerwen] and Gary [Anderson]. “I don’t know Noa-Lynn very well, to be honest, I’ve only met her once before at

Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Laws Intensify Digital Harassment and Abuse, Report Reveals Increase in Digital Attacks on LGBTQ Community According to a new report by Amnesty International, Uganda’s LGBTQ community faces heightened digital harassment and violence due to the country’s sweeping laws that criminalize same-sex relations and gender non-conformity. The report, titled “Everybody Here Is Having Two

Combating HIV in Sweden: A Global Milestone Achieved Sweden Reaches the 95-95-95 HIV Targets Sweden has become the first country in the world to achieve the 95-95-95 goals set by UNAIDS and WHO in the fight against the HIV epidemic, well ahead of the 2025 deadline. This global model aims for 95% of people living

The Reality of Transgender Welfare Boards in India : A Need for Transformative Reforms The Reality of Transgender Welfare Boards in India : : Nominal Representations and the Call for Change In a recent speech concluding the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the government’s efforts to support those on the margins. However, for

Trump campaign has spent millions on anti-trans ads Massive Spending on Targeted Ads In the lead-up to the upcoming election, the campaign of former President Donald Trump and his allies have invested tens of millions of dollars in ads focusing on transgender rights. According to data from AdImpact, the Trump campaign has poured over $19