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domingo, agosto 02, 2015

[UK]
Tributes pour in after the sudden death of a popular student known for her “strength, beauty and courage”
Danielle Robins, 21, who was a computing student at Abertay University in Dundee and a passionate campaigner against LGBT prejudice, died suddenly on Sunday.
Shock as Dundee student Danielle, 21, found dead in flat
Shock as trans activist found dead
Gay rights group pays tribute to transgender activist Danielle Robins


[UK]
Here’s what trans people really think of the gender recognition process
The problems with the gender recognition process in the UK has been a hot topic over the last few weeks.

[Australia]
The in-betweeners
Gender identity is far from an exact science – and those who change their sex but still feel "wrong" are paying the price.

[Canada]
Who owns the Dyke March and Trans* Pride?
Unanswered questions about Pride Toronto’s trademark attempt
Trans march fills blocks of Commercial Drive with Pride

[USA]
Survey: Transgender inmates more likely to be victims of sexual assault
In a first of its kind survey of the federal and state inmate population in America, data shows that transgender individuals are nine times more likely than other inmates to encounter sexual harassment or assault within 12 months of admission.

[CA, USA]
Despite Increased Visibility, Challenges Persists For Transgender Community
Stories of high-profile celebrities, like Caitlyn Jenner, have catapulted transgender issues into the national spotlight. Still, the increased media coverage hasn’t provided a full picture of the challenges transgender men and women face on a daily basis.

[FL, USA]
Florida Man Charged With Murder for Trans Woman India Clarke's Death
Keith Gaillard, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm for the death of India Clarke, a 25-year-old transgender woman of color in Tampa.

[FL, USA]
PD: 12-year-old chased, shot at transgender woman overnight
A 12-year-old boy is accused of trying to gun down a transgender woman early Friday morning in downtown Orlando, according to the Orlando Police Department.

[MD, USA]
Transgender woman sexually assaulted after meeting man on Facebook
A transgender woman was attacked last week in the 3400 block of Gaither Road in Woodlawn.

[Argentina]
Con odio y saña, castran y asesinan a una chica trans en Córdoba
Laura Moyano, de 35 años, tenía el rostro desfigurado y signos de mutilación genital. La organización de derechos civiles Devenir Diverse pide el esclarecimiento y denuncia un "crimen transfóbico".