Victor Madrigal-borloz Appointed Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

On December 4, 2017, the United Nations Human Rights Council appointed Victor Madrigal-Borloz as the new Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to replace Vitit Muntarbhorn, who resigned for personal reasons.

Turkey: Landmark court ruling a victory for transgender citizens of Turkey

Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency reports the Constitutional Court ruled to annul a stipulation in the Turkish Civil Code “to be deprived of the ability to reproduce” to allow gender change. This is verbatim translation like all our translations.

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US: Transgender-supportive bill for students delayed by 'Christian values' protests

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After attempting to establish the most basic protections for transgender students across Nevada, the state’s Department of Education delayed the policy’s passage following a public hearing at which many parents reportedly objected, invoking “Christian beliefs” and “moral values.”

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US: Wisconsin Businesses for Equality launches to support transgender equality legislation

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The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Fair Wisconsin announced the formation of Wisconsin Businesses for Equality, a coalition committed to updating Wisconsin’s non-discrimination law to protect the transgender community.