Dr Rachel Levine made US health secretary
Dr Rachel Levine, a trans woman who currently serves as Pennsylvania’s top health official, has been selected by newly elected US president, Joe Biden, to become his assistant health secretary.
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Australian census to introduce non-binary option
Australia’s 2021 census is due to introduce a non-binary option for gender diverse citizens.
NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has been granted the right to appeal against a court ruling which would prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal permission.
Trans women win Alabama drivers licence case
Three trans women, who filed a lawsuit against Alabama’s current policy won the case after the state’s regulations were ruled as ‘unconstitutional’.
Brazilian trans woman hit by motorist
A trans woman in Paraná, Brazil, was injured after a motorist hit her, which police believe was a deliberate act of violence.
Trans woman sues Australian Football League
Hannah Mouncey, a 31-year-old football player from Canberra, is suing the Australian Football League (AFL) after it banned her from joining the professional women’s football league.
Athletes hopeful Biden will reverse anti-trans regulations
American trans athletes are hopeful Joe Biden will begin to challenge the increasing number of regulations which prevent trans people from participating in sporting categories which align with their gender identity.