Trans firefighter awarded MBE
Trans firefighter from Northern Ireland, Karen McDowell, has been awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Years honours list for her LGBTQ+ advocacy work and service to her community.
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Trans woman killed on Christmas day
Courtney Eshay Key, a 25-year-old black trans woman, is the 43rd known trans person to have been killed in the US this year after she was shot dead in Chicago.
Eddie Izzard criticised by LGB Alliance
Controversial anti-trans group, the LGB Alliance, publicly criticised 58-year-old comedian Eddie Izzard, saying she caused offence by requesting to be referred to by she/her pronouns.
Annette Bening shows support for trans community
Four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening, known for her roles in The Kids Are Alright and American Beauty, has shown her solidarity with the trans community.
French students protest for trans rights
Over 100 students gathered in at the entrances of Fenelon High School in Lille, France to pay tribute to a 17-year-old trans classmate, Fouad, who committed suicide.
Appeals against puberty blockers ruling
Medical professionals appealed against the recent British court ruling to prevent children under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal approval.
US court rules in favour of trans prison inmate
A court in Wisconsin, US has ordered the state to stop withholding gender-affirming medical treatment to a trans woman held in a male prison facility.