Transgender News
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First Transgender Islamic School in Pakistan
A madrasah “islamic school” for trans people was opened for the first time in Pakistan. Rani Khan, who taught the…
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Trans Woman Killed in Izmir
It was learned that a trans woman, whose body was found wrapped in a blanket, was killed by hitting the…
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Acid Attack Against Syrian Trans Woman in Istanbul
In Beyoğlu, Istanbul, a man attacked to a Syrian trans woman with acid. It was learned that the woman who…
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Understanding Transgenderism
The prefix ‘trans’ comes from the Latin word for across, so ‘transgender’ literally means “across gender” (Huffington Post). This is…
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Transgender Children: Making The Change Early
While not a common issue, growing up feeling like your body is the wrong gender is a struggle. About 700,000 people…
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Turkish Police Detained Trans Women in Istanbul
Turkey Women’s Movement, met the day before the March 8 International Women of Kadikoy. As they dispersed after the action,…
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Harry Potter Game will Allow Players to Create Trans Characters
The forthcoming Harry Potter game Hogwarts: Legacy will allow players to create trans characters, according to a new report. The…
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Removing Health Stereotypes Within The Trans Community
A recent study published in the journal of LGBT Health (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2014), reported findings that reveal health…
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Many Transgender People Are Completely Avoiding Doctors
It can be difficult for many individuals to have discussions about their sexual history with a physician. It’s not uncommon…
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7 Ways To Improve Healthcare For The Transgender Patient
Many healthcare workers lack the training to deal with the unique issues the transgender community faces. While others disapprove of…
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