The intersections of race, gender, identity, and sex are more visible these days, thanks to the work of people like Jimanekia Eborn, and they influence the spaces of interpersonal relationships. Even in a growing gender fluid world, these intersections can still seem like a novelty with few spaces in mainstream media that reflect the lived experiences of QTBIPOC individuals.
Comprehensive sexuality education to address gender-based violence
COVID-19 has “devastating” effect on women and girls
Somalia: ‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’
Syrian Sexual Violence Survivors Left Without Support
Colombia: Violence is just one of the sufferings of trans people in a pandemic
The death in Bogotá, on May 29, of Alejandra Ortega 'Monocuco', a trans sex worker from Magangué who apparently had covid and who apparently did not receive medical attention when she reported that she was HIV-positive; The police harassment last weekend for six hours of Emma Hidalgo, another trans woman, when she was trying to enter the Medellín Metro.
Jamaica: Children in danger
El Salvador: Police Officers Convicted for Transgender Murder
South Africa: A breath of fresh air: Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng in the UN house
Best ditch the boxes and labels if you’re hoping to pigeonhole South Africa’s Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng – medical doctor, specialist on sexual and reproductive health, social media influencer, K-drama and kimchi junkie, and now… newly appointed United Nations Commission on Human Rights special rapporteur physical and mental health.
Italy: Homotransphobia, the Justice Commission gives the green light to the text.
The majority finds agreement. Yes to the Italia Viva amendments concerning the funds available and the National Day, with changes that will make the reference to schools less demanding. The requests of feminists have also been accepted: a more precise definition will be found with respect to the term "gender identity"
Lebanon: Sexual Violence Against Men, Trans Women in Syria Conflict
Poland: Polish Minister Wants All of Poland to be a LGBT-Free Zone
The Polish Minister of State Assets said that “all of Poland should be an LGBT-free zone” during an interview with the Polish language Rzeczpospolita. Janusz Kowalski made the remarks in response to news the European Union is withholding funds from the growing number of towns declaring themselves LGBT-free zones in the central European country.