Love is a matter of pride for Kerala’s trans couples

Love is a matter of pride for Kerala’s trans couples

June is the Month of Pride, when conversations about inclusion and recognition for the LGBTQIA+ community along with a celebration of their diverse identities come centre-stage. Putting their lives in the public eye, trans couples in the state have utilised the newfound space to share their journeys on social media for thousands to follow. Parents’ […]

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Transwoman alleges harassment by Delhi Metro staff, CISF personnel

Transwoman alleges harassment by Delhi Metro staff, CISF personnel

The victim has alleged that while travelling in the women’s compartment, DMRC staff would come up and ask her to move to the general coach. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO A 33-year-old transwoman has alleged harassment by Delhi Metro staff and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on multiple occasions, adding that she has been […]

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Delhi Metro to change signage on transgender toilets to ‘[T]’  

Delhi Metro to change signage on transgender toilets to ‘[T]’  

Move follows complaint to NHRC against old signage being offensive to transpersons Move follows complaint to NHRC against old signage being offensive to transpersons The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to mark all transgender toilets on its premises with a ‘[T]’, following a complaint to the National Human Rights Commission that the signage […]

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Thousands celebrate as Chennai Rainbow Pride Parade returns after two-year gap

Thousands celebrate as Chennai Rainbow Pride Parade returns after two-year gap

Chennai Pride Parade returned after two years, as the city’s marquee event that has marked a recognition of struggle, celebration of identities and a simple call to be seen Chennai Pride Parade returned after two years, as the city’s marquee event that has marked a recognition of struggle, celebration of identities and a simple call […]

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World swimming’s governing body FINA ‘open category’ proposal faces questions over fairness and viability

World swimming’s governing body FINA ‘open category’ proposal faces questions over fairness and viability

Caitlyn Jenner, who announced her transition from Olympic gold medallist Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn in 2015, has questioned whether there are enough trans athletes to make such a system viable Caitlyn Jenner, who announced her transition from Olympic gold medallist Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn in 2015, has questioned whether there are enough trans athletes to […]

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Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Advocates for transgender inclusion argue that not enough studies have yet been done on the impact of transition on physical performance, and that elite athletes are often physical outliers in any case Advocates for transgender inclusion argue that not enough studies have yet been done on the impact of transition on physical performance, and that […]

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World swimming adopts new policy for transgender athletes

World swimming adopts new policy for transgender athletes

The 24-page policy also includes proposals for a new “open competition” category The 24-page policy also includes proposals for a new “open competition” category World swimming’s governing body has adopted new rules for transgender athletes, only permitting swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events. FINA members voted 71.5% in favour of […]

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