On being transgender in Egypt
Originally published on: http://www.madamasr.com/sections/politics/being-transgender-egypt Aisha* was sleeping when her apartment was raided. She and three other friends had just moved in when the police came by asking
Fundamental rights intersex people not respected
Wednesday, 13 May 2015 Yesterday, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency launched a focus paper on the fundamental rights situation of intersex* people. The Council of
Breaking House Rules: Hoodies, Hijabs, and Belonging in the Netherlands
With panoramic views of both the city and its harbor, the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA), proved to be an ideal place for me to take a break from working at either my home or office at Leiden University.
Mozambique decriminalises same-sex sexual conduct between consenting adults
After decriminalizing abortion last December, Mozambique has once again taken an important step toward sexual rights by decriminalizing same-sexual relations between consenting adults. The change was celebrated by civil society in the African country.
Buhari, LGBT rights, and international pressure
This week General Muhammadu Buhari will be inaugurated as Nigerian’s president, a position he won by campaigning on a platform of change. But will that change include the people on the fringe of society, like lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals?
US Muslim wins hijab case against Abercrombie & Fitch
Originally published on Aljazeera on June/2015. Available at: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/06/rules-clothing-label-discrimination-case-150601141831931.html Supreme Court rules in favour of Muslim woman who said clothing label denied her a job
GenderIT new website
The new design responds to what readers, writers and the team identified as necessary and desired changes in the look and feel. The primary objective
No Province Should Deny Women Abortions
Abortion is legal in Canada and has been for over 30 years. There are no criminal laws restricting access to abortion or post-abortion care in Canada and it is a recognized essential medical procedure, required to be fully accessible and financially covered by provincial and territorial health insurance plans under the Canada Health Act.
Li Yinhe: Chinese Sexologist Opens Up About the Future for China’s LGBT Community
After rounding up the interview, I turned off my voice recorder, thanked Li Yinhe, and asked her what she has been up to since retiring in 2012. She smiles, and without hesitation tells me she is working on some S&M novels. “Do you know what that is?” she asks.
TGEU training on UN human rights mechanisms
TGEU, together with ARC International, would like to invite you to participate in a 3-day UN training, which will take place in Geneva, in the