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segunda-feira, fevereiro 02, 2009

[Denmark/Canada]
Jennifer McCreath - diversity in action
When Jennifer McCreath from Newfoundland in Canada lines up to begin the marathon at World Outgames 2009, it will be a testament to the true diversity of sport. Jennifer is a transwoman in the process of transitioning and will compete in a 3rd gender category for athletes in transition.

[UAE]
Indian man convicted of cross dressing
A 45-year-old Indian man, identified as P.K. has been convicted of cross-dressing in public by the Dubai Court of Misdemeanours. He was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to pay a AED10,000 fine, reports Gulf News.

[Argentina]
Inician el primer taller laboral con travestis en carcel de Coronda
Arrancó en el penal de Coronda el primer taller laboral con presos gays y travestis. Hacen marroquinería, peluches y peponas que empezarán a vender en una feria. (Foto)

[Argentina]
Un proyecto porteño propone que el nombre adoptado por las travestis sea reconocido legalmente
El proyecto de ley presentado por Diana Maffía propone que el nombre adoptado por las travestis en su cambio de género pueda ser utilizado como denominación legal, aun cuando no se haya inscripto el cambio en el DNI. No significa que cambie en el registro.

[Nepal]
Nepalese choir with a difference
A concert has just taken place by a Nepalese transgender choir - something possibly unique in South Asia.

[Australia]
Pride marches on for Victoria Police
Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon, The Victoria Police Pipe Band and a contingent of Victoria Police members marched to celebrate and recognise the diversity of our community in the Pride March on Sunday.

[TN, USA]
Tough times for transgender Tennesseans
For James Huff, 19, stocking produce at the grocery store where he works isn't a bad gig because he rarely has to deal with customers. But when he mans a cash register, awkward interactions aren't uncommon.