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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Natal City Council approves law project that guarantees the social name of trans people in cemeteries and post-mortem documents

The Natal City Council approved a law ensuring the social name of transgender and non-binary individuals on tombstones and in post-mortem documentation.

Feb 28 β€’ 14:06 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPA unanimously approves quotas for trans, travesti, and non-binary people

The Federal University of ParΓ‘ (UFPA) has unanimously approved the creation of a quota policy for trans, travesti, and non-binary individuals in undergraduate courses.

Feb 27 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights

Kansas has enacted a law revoking driver’s licenses from transgender residents unless identification reflects their sex at birth, intensifying legal restrictions against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

'Particular Flowers': the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman in West Berlin in the 70s

The article discusses the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman who navigated life in 1970s West Berlin as both a gay man and later as a woman, highlighting her cultural contributions and experiences.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Yolanda DΓ­az, after announcing that she will not lead the left: 'We will continue gaining rights'

Yolanda DΓ­az, Spain's Second Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that she will not be a candidate for the left in the upcoming elections, while emphasizing her commitment to continue advocating for rights, particularly for transgender individuals in the workplace.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:52 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Canadian school trustee hit with $750K penalty after tribunal rules against his trans-policy posts

Barry Neufeld, a former Chilliwack school trustee, faces a $750,000 penalty for opposing transgender policies, as ruled by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal.

Feb 25 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campaign for Name and Gender Rectification for Trans Individuals is Open for Registration in CearΓ‘

The Judiciary of CearΓ‘ has opened registrations for the 'My Name, My Story' campaign to rectify the names and genders of transgender individuals.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:29 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Michael Higgins: Human rights tribunal seeks to bully and punish trans heretics

A ruling by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal imposes a $750,000 fine on an individual for questioning gender ideology, raising concerns about freedom of expression and compliance with belief systems.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Banning trans women from lesbian group would 'undermine dignity', court hears

A lesbian group in Victoria is appealing to exclude transgender women from their events, which a Human Rights Commission argues would harm the dignity of those women.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Banning trans women from lesbian group could 'undermine dignity', court hears

The Federal Court is hearing a case about whether a lesbian group in Victoria can legally exclude transgender women from its events, with the Human Rights Commission arguing this could harm the dignity of transgender individuals.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trans woman awarded R$ 45,000 after reporting discrimination at a government agency in Rio Branco: 'I felt coerced'

Natasha Silva, a trans woman, was awarded R$ 45,000 by the Labor Court after alleging discrimination in her workplace at the Rio Branco Health Department.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Lesbian group seeks legal exemption to exclude trans women from events

The Lesbian Action Group in Victoria is appealing a ruling that prohibits them from excluding transgender women from their events, citing a clash of rights among different groups.

Feb 23 β€’ 07:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming warned 'you'll be deported' amid 'terrifying' raids near US home

Alan Cumming, host of the 2026 BAFTAs, expressed fears of deportation due to his outspoken support for trans rights amidst escalating ICE raids near his New York home.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
Crime & Justice

Judge to decide if trans inmate serving time for sexual assaults against women will be moved to female prison

A Canadian judge is set to make a decision regarding the transfer of transgender inmate Amanda Cooper, who is serving time for violent sexual assaults, from a men's prison to a women's facility.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

From Deportations and Cutbacks to Anti-Trans Measures: The Successive Setbacks of Trump's Administration by the Judiciary

The article discusses the various judicial setbacks faced by the Trump administration, including a recent Supreme Court ruling against tariffs.

Feb 21 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Judge forces CA hospital to keep trans treatments for minors despite Trump funding threat

A California judge has mandated that a San Diego children's hospital continue providing transgender treatments for minors despite threats from the Trump administration to withdraw federal funding.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Laura Targownik: Tumbler Ridge raises serious questions about gender identity and male violence

The article discusses the role of trans individuals and their allies in addressing issues related to gender identity and male violence, set against the backdrop of Tumbler Ridge.

Feb 19 β€’ 15:39 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"We thought it was impossible": trans couple makes history and marries in church; archdiocese considers sanctioning the friar who officiated the marriage

A trans couple in Corrientes, Argentina, made history by marrying in a church, prompting the local archdiocese to consider sanctions against the friar who officiated the ceremony.

Feb 18 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Controversy in Corrientes: a trans couple married in a church and the Archdiocese will declare it annulled

A trans couple married in a Catholic church in Corrientes faces annulment of their marriage by the Archdiocese due to canonical validity issues.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A trans couple got married in church and sparked controversy in Corrientes: "Biologically we were a man and a woman"

A trans couple's wedding in a church in Corrientes, Argentina, has ignited a significant controversy involving the priest who officiated the ceremony and the local Archdiocese.

Feb 17 β€’ 21:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Feminist bloc Vaca Profana returns to Olinda's slopes after two years and honors trans women

The feminist bloc Vaca Profana returned to Olinda, Brazil, after a two-year hiatus, honoring trans women as part of its 11th anniversary celebration.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Trans rights advocates say Cairns report is no justification for restricting services

Advocates for transgender rights argue that a hospital report criticizing a Cairns gender clinic does not justify the continuation of service restrictions for trans children.

Feb 16 β€’ 05:02 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

European Parliament adopts controversial resolution defining 'trans women' as women: How did representatives from Croatia vote?

The European Parliament has adopted a controversial resolution recognizing transgender women as women, which has sparked significant debate and criticism among representatives from Croatia.

Feb 15 β€’ 19:55 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Irish dancing groups in the hot seat after trans dancer qualifies for multiple female world championships

A women's public policy group is urging changes in Irish dancing participation policies after a trans female dancer qualified for several world championships.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman found dead in PR after scheduling a meeting and suspect telling her to 'go alone and not tell anyone', says delegate

Ágata Mendes, an 18-year-old woman, was found dead in a bamboo grove in Santo Antônio da Platina, ParanÑ, following a meeting arranged by a 39-year-old suspect who advised her to attend alone.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:17 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Unearthed docs undercut Dem warnings of harm from Trump executive order blocking trans surgery for minors

New documents challenge the Democratic assertion that President Trump's executive order barring transgender surgeries for minors leads to real harms, as a conservative group seeks transparency in state responses to lawsuits.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The Government will appeal to the Constitutional Court against the modification of the Valencian trans law promoted by PP and Vox

The Spanish government plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court against amendments to the Valencian trans law pushed by PP and Vox, insisting that Valencians should not have fewer rights than the rest of the Spanish population.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:11 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Former SJSU star Brooke Slusser's family reacts after Trump admin determines school violated Title IX

The family of former SJSU volleyball star Brooke Slusser speaks out following the U.S. Department of Education's conclusion that the university breached Title IX provisions during her time there.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

NHS trust 'violated dignity' of nurses in trans row over hospital changing rooms

Eight nurses have partially won their case against NHS management regarding the use of hospital changing facilities, claiming violations of dignity, sexual harassment, and discrimination, with notable support from author J.K. Rowling.

Jan 16 β€’ 11:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Sports

Women's sports activist responds to personal attack from Keith Olbermann after SCOTUS trans athlete hearing

Kaitlynn Wheeler, a women's sports activist, retaliated against Keith Olbermann's personal attack following her support for a rally emphasizing women's rights linked to a Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes.

Jan 15 β€’ 21:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

US Supreme Court to Hear Trans Athletes Cases That Could Erode Key Protections

The US Supreme Court is set to hear cases involving transgender youth athletes that challenge state laws prohibiting trans girls from competing in girls' sports, which could significantly impact civil rights protections.

Jan 13 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Sports

The U.S. Supreme Court examines the right of trans women to participate in sports competitions

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the rights of trans women to compete in athletic events, addressing an ongoing legal and social debate.

Jan 13 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

West Virginia AG addresses allegations against trans athlete plaintiff in women's sports SCOTUS battle

West Virginia's Attorney General John McCuskey responded to sexual harassment allegations against a transgender athlete involved in a Supreme Court case about the state's law restricting biological males from competing in women's sports.

Jan 13 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Confrontation between feminist and 'trans women': J.K. Rowling against a man in a women's restroom

J.K. Rowling continues her public discourse on transgender issues, particularly focusing on the presence of transgender women in women's restrooms, through a recent social media exchange.

Jan 1 β€’ 20:00 UTC

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