[Brasil]
No caso de Romário e modelo transexual Thalita Zampirolli, a transfobia ultrapassa o affair
"Transexual sai com Romário e diz: ‘Somos amigos bem íntimos’”, diz a chamada do jornal O Dia desta terça-feira, 17, mostrando uma foto da modelo Thalita Zampirolli de mãos dadas com o ex-jogador.

[Europe]
EP Committee adopts recommendations against discrimination and homophobia
Member of the European Parliament for Malta, Roberta Metsola this morning welcomed the strong vote in the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) in favour of a recommendation for a future EU roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.

[UK]
Trans police officer loses discrimination case against force
A transgender police officer who sued her force after she allegedly had to “out” herself over a police radio system has lost her case at an employment tribunal.
Transsexual PC's discrimination case against Essex Police rejected
UK police rejects trans officer’s claim she was ‘forcibly outed’

[UK]
Murder victim’s stepfather claims the ‘law is a farce’ as transsexual killer is moved from Cornton Vale
The parents of murdered Glenrothes man Robert Shankland have taken no comfort from hearing his killer has been moved out of the all-female Cornton Vale prison.

[Malta]
Maltese trans woman honoured for government challenge on marriage law
A transgender woman in Malta whose challenge against the government led to changes in national marriage law, will be honoured as part of the country’s Republic Day.

[India]
Eunuchs Open Dhaba, Taste Success
An enterprising group of eunuchs is running a successful dhaba (highway eatery) 4 km from here. Satara Dhaba is located at Thippareddy Auto Nagar (Kyadigere) on the Pune-Bangalore National Highway.

[India]
World unites against India's gay sex ban
Around the globe, people peacefully take to the streets to renounce the recent ruling of the India Supreme Court

[Australia]
Daily Life names Cate McGregor amongst 20 most influential women of the year
Daily Life’s annual list, naming the 20 women who have inspired and influenced Australian women throughout the year, has included LGBTI advocate and allies, Mehreen Faruqi and Tanya Plibersek as well as the Army’s highest ranking transgender officer, Lieutenant Colonel Cate McGregor.

[Canada]
Vancouver’s trans working group seeking feedback on public places
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is soliciting community input on how public places such as parks, pools, beaches, community centres and skating rinks can better serve transgender people.

[CA, USA]
Rules Would Let Transgender Athletes Compete in California
The State of California is considering new rules that could allow transgender athletes to compete in boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts events.

[IL, USA]
Openly trans ESPN editor talks about coming out on the job
"One of the greatest crises for transgender people in general is employment," ESPN writer/editor Christina Kahrl told an audience at an Egalite Chicago networking event for Advertising Professionals and Allies.

[NJ, USA]
New Jersey Moves on Transgender Birth Certificate Bill
A new bill may help resolve an issue that affects thousands of transgender people in New Jersey.
New Jersey Senate approves bill allowing trans people to obtain new birth certificates

[NY, USA]
Women Forced Out of Rehab for Being Trans Allowed to File Discrimination Case
After years navigating the court system, a transgender woman who was forced out of a court-ordered drug rehabilitation program will be allowed to proceed with her discrimination case against that program.

[Cuba]
La homofobia afecta la salud de mujeres lesbianas y transgénero
Los resultados de trabajo y la experiencia demostrada durante décadas fueron insuficientes para que esta economista de profesión conservara su puesto de directiva en la Empresa Provincial de Correos de Cuba de Cienfuegos, ciudad a 280 kilómetros al suroeste de la capital.

[República Dominicana]
Comunidad LGBT Eligen Miss Trans RD
El pasado sabado 14 de diciembre la comunidad LGBT eligió la primera miss belleza Trans Dominicana 2013.