By Milo from Glasgow Content warning: this article contains an in-depth discussion of deaths and suicides of young trans people, including the suicide of a named trans young adult, Alice Litman. It is also in general pretty depressing, but we believe this is important to report on so that it Continue Reading
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Japanese Courts Recognize Legal Rights of Post-Transition Parent
Imagine doing everything by the rules, but finding out there are even more rules that you weren’t even aware existed. Even worse, you find out that these rules keep you from being legally recognized as the parent of your children. What would you do? You’d very likely fight all the Continue Reading
UN Report says EHRC gave Government a Blueprint for Trans Discrimination
The United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity released his report recently following a visit to the UK from April-May 2023. In summary, it is damning in parts and glowing in others. The report takes a clear stance in line Continue Reading
Thailand Recognises Same-Sex Marriage
In some nice queer news, Thailand has become the third country in Asia and the first country in South-East Asia to recognise Same-Sex marriage. This comes after decades of campaigning by activists who have called the move “a monumental step forward”. The Bill passed with overwhelming support with only 4 Continue Reading
“Treat them like they’re lying because they probably are” One Trans advocate’s view on the leaked EHRC letter (Exclusive)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission sent out unsolicited letters in April 2024 to various trans organisations mere days ahead of its accreditation review from the United Nations Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), following submissions from multiple LGBT advocacy groups detailing its recent change in position on Continue Reading