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Tag Archives: Transgender rights
Ensuring the inclusion of trans, gender diverse and intersex people in sport
FINA’s decision is a breach of the human rights of the athletes that this policy will impact directly, but it also sends a dangerous message to trans, gender diverse and intersex people that they are not welcome.
‘Too many lives have been lost, and too many rights continue to be ignored and violated’: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021
We continue to remember the lives lost to this violence and prejudice.
Understanding and supporting your non-binary friends
We must first understand what gender binary is and how it affects our view of gender.
Submission: Inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020 (NSW)
Amnesty International Australia has submitted to the New South Wales Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee No.3 – Education’s inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020. If this bill was to be passed, trans and gender diverse children in New South Wales will be harmed. Trans and gender diverse children and young people exist. …
Perth Lord Mayor’s comments reveal ignorance and bigotry
Amnesty International Australia stands with the Trans and Gender Diverse communities in Australia to condemn ignorance and bigotry as evidenced in comments made on Wednesday by Peth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas. Mr Zemplias’ comments lead to discrimination, violence and exclusion. While his subsequent apology is acknowledged, the new Mayor needs to back his words up …
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Indonesia: Investigate murder of transgender woman burned alive
Responding to the murder of a transgender woman in North Jakarta, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said: “This despicable murder must be investigated urgently. It would not be the first time that LGBTI people in Indonesia have been violently targeted simply for who they are. “Without prompt action from the authorities to cast light on this horrifying …
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Remembering Mhelody Polan Bruno: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Amnesty International Queensland LGBTQI Network commemorated Transgender Day of Remembrance with a candlelight vigil in memory of Mhelody Polan Bruno, transgender woman of colour who was recently murdered in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Mhelody was just twenty five years old, worked hard as the sole breadwinner of her family, and was the celebrated beauty …
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Good news: Alejandra is free!
Alejandra, a transgender Salvadorian activist held in immigration detention in the United States, was released on 6 September 2019. What happened? Alejandra fought for transgender rights for more than a decade in El Salvador. She was forced to flee to the United States after repeated attacks by a criminal gang, as well as abuses by …
Indonesia: Police must protect – not attack – transgender women in Aceh
Indonesian authorities are failing to protect the transgender women who were appallingly ill-treated and humiliated by police in North Aceh on January 27, some of whom have since had to go into hiding due to fears for their safety, Amnesty International said today. Amnesty International interviewed some of the victims in a location near Aceh, …
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