Winds of Change

Pakistan: Pakistan's traditional third gender isn't happy with the trans movement

For centuries, South Asia has had its own Khawaja Sira or third gender culture. The community, identifying as neither male nor female, are believed by many to be "God’s chosen people," with special powers to bless and curse anyone they choose. 

US: A Landmark Lawsuit About An Intersex Baby’s Genital Surgery Just Settled For $440,000

“If this disastrous outcome is one of the ways this turns out, and we have no evidence these surgeries are necessary, then I think there’s no justification for continuing to impose them when people can’t choose.”

Yves Yomb : « Rights are good for Key Populations health »

The « Paris Community Declaration » was one of the highlights of the IAS 2017 conference. This initiative was presented at a press conference and as part of the official opening session of the Conference. It puts the key populations at the heart of the HIV response, their rights being taken into account.

Only 18 Countries have full LGBT rights in armed forces

President Donald Trump is removing the U.S. from a relatively short list of nations that do not legally discriminate against people who may enter the armed forces based on gender identity.