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In the past year, across the world, 238 people have been murdered – 22 of whom were younger than 20 years old.

Remembering our dead: global violence against trans people | openDemocracy In most countries, data on murdered trans people are not systematically produced. Meaningful research requires government backing, but the lack of recognition, through ignorance or malice, for trans people and the violence they face, remains a massive barrier to its commission

For the individual outer appearance is at the root of their personal conflict

Transforming Skin: Transgender Dermatology For the transgender individual whose misrepresentative outer appearance is at the root of their personal conflict, it may be clear how the skin is a critical component of establishing self-harmony. However, the role of the dermatologist in their care is yet to be determined.

This anti-trans woman ideology is harmful

Society Should Stop Shaming Men Who Date Transgender Women In light of the so-called s*x scandal surrounding hip-hop DJ Mister Cee, transgender writer and activist Janet Mock, in a poignant piece at her eponymous blog, lambastes critics who shame men who date transgender women, calling it harmful and misogynistic. 

Hormone therapy has some immediate effects, but it may take as long as 12 to 18 months for the full effects to develop

Imagining Chelsea Manning: The Science of S*x Changes Experts describe what Bradley Manning could expect from hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.

Woman appearing on a popular Pakistani reality show says: All trans people “should be killed”

Pakistan: Reality show contestant says trans people ‘should be killed’ A young woman appearing on a popular Pakistani reality show has said that all trans people "should be killed" as they are "useless" burdens on society.

LGBT rights worldwide have made significant gains in recent decades

Same-S*x Marriage: Global Comparisons The movement to recognize same-s*x marriage continues to gain traction worldwide, though homophobia still persists within societies. This Backgrounder examines policies toward same-s*x couples in select countries.