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    Transgender Iranians: Discrimination, Violence, and Legal Status

    Transgender Iranians: Discrimination, Violence, and Legal Status

    Transgender Iranians face discrimination, violence, and legal complexities. Despite allowances for gender-affirming surgery, challenges persist, including harassment, legal hurdles, and human rights concerns.


    UN Renews LGBTQ+ Protection Mandate: Fighting Violence & Discrimination

    UN Renews LGBTQ+ Protection Mandate: Fighting Violence & Discrimination

    The UN Human Rights Council renewed its mandate to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and discrimination, championed by Graeme Reid and supported by global organizations. A vital step against reactionary forces.


    Ghana: LGBT+ Rights, Education, and Political Debate

    Ghana: LGBT+ Rights, Education, and Political Debate

    Ghana grapples with LGBT+ rights, facing discriminatory legislation and violence. Education vs. criminalization, political debate, and international pressures shape the future. LGBTQ+ Ghanaians need protection.


    Trump Policy: Gay Asylum-Seeker’s Deportation Overturned

    Trump Policy: Gay Asylum-Seeker’s Deportation Overturned

    A judge ordered the return of a gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker wrongfully deported under Trump's policy. DHS misled the court, violating due process and his rights after he sought protection due to violence in Guatemala.


    Chile: LGBTQ+ Rights Regression, Transgender Program Suspended

    Chile: LGBTQ+ Rights Regression, Transgender Program Suspended

    Chile faces LGBTQ+ rights regression with the suspension of a transgender support program. Discrimination rises, fueled by ultra-right influence, impacting trans youth and adults. Advocacy groups fight back.


    Jill Sobule: Queer Icon, ‘I Kissed a Girl’ Pioneer

    Jill Sobule: Queer Icon, ‘I Kissed a Girl’ Pioneer

    Jill Sobule, a queer icon, released 'I Kissed a Girl' 13 years before Katy Perry. She championed LGBTQ+ rights and addressed tough issues in her music, paving the way for queer artists.