Transgender

Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan are running for the post of mayor and ward chair positions of Kirtipur, a settlement on the outskirts of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, in Sunday's elections. Photo: AFP via BSS
South Asia

Nepal's first transgender candidates run for local office

Nepal has some of South Asia's most progressive laws on LGBTQ rights

Sarah McBride, Delaware state senator and candidate for United States Representative, poses for a portrait outside of her campaign office in Wilmington, Delaware, US, October 26, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski/File Photo
USA

Democrat Sarah McBride becomes first openly transgender member of US Congress

Transgender people in Bangladesh face extreme challenges in education and economy. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh's transgender community ready to shatter boundaries with education

Addressing the needs of marginalised communities remains a hindrance to achieving SDGs
Thoughts

Addressing the needs of marginalised communities remains a hindrance to achieving SDGs

Hijra have been welcomed at a new mosque near Mymensingh, north of the capital Dhaka. Photo: REHMAN ASAD / AFP
Bangladesh

Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community

Photo Credit: Facebook
Bangladesh

The trials of world's 'first Hijra diplomat' from Bangladesh

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

The transgender healthcare gap: A pattern of stigma and struggle

File photo of North South University. Photo: Collected
Panorama

The anatomy of intolerance: Why can't a transgender rights activist speak at NSU?

Redefine ‘rape’ in Bangladesh Penal Code to protect hijra and transgender rape victims
Thoughts

Redefine ‘rape’ in Bangladesh Penal Code to protect hijra and transgender rape victims

Spain's first trans senator vows to defend gender self-ID law
Europe

Spain's first trans senator vows to defend gender self-ID law

Photo: Collected
USA

Montana latest to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors

Photo: Collected
USA

Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

File Photo: Reuters
Sports

US House of Representatives aims to bar trans athletes on women's teams