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38th trans person killed in the US this year
21-year-old Kiér Laprí Kartier, a Black trans woman, is the 38th trans person to have been violently killed in the US this year.
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Liz Truss speaks out against self-identification for trans people
Truss has caused controversy after saying “it wouldn’t be right to have self-identification with no checks” in relation to trans people.
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Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year
Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards.
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Government promises to ban conversion therapy in 2022
Nick Herbert has confirmed that the government is planning to introduce a national ban on conversion therapy in Spring 2022.
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Man left with fractured eye socket after attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village
Matt Brooks is the latest victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village, leaving him in need of emergency surgery.
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Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools
Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools.
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Study: LGBTQ+ mental health worsened during Trump presidency
A study has found the amount of LGBTQ+ people in the US experiencing “extreme mental distress” increased during Donald Trump’s presidency.
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UK Sports Council issues new guidelines on trans inclusion
The new guidelines state that organisers should choose whether they will focus on inclusion or “competitive fairness”.
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Taiwan sees “landmark” ruling for trans rights
Taiwan has ruled in favour of a trans woman who appealed against the barriers to obtaining legal recognition of her gender.
Arts
Theatre Royal Brighton launches Local Heroes discount
To thank local workers Theatre Royal has launched its Local Heroes initiative, in which those who qualify can receive a discount on tickets.
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Three Polish regions reverse anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Podkarpackie, Lubelskie and Malopolskie have repealed declarations to oppose LGBTQ+ equality after the EU threatened to axe funding.
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Report: 98% of trans people believe healthcare is inadequate
According to a survey by Trans Actual, nearly all trans people believe that transition-related healthcare provided by the NHS is inadequate.