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President John Mahama is calling for a dedicated law to make demanding sex in exchange for employment a criminal offense in Ghana. The move tackles a widespread but rarely prosecuted form of workplace exploitation that particularly affects young women.
In a powerful display of civic engagement, Puducherry recorded a remarkable 91.81% voter turnout among third gender electors during recent Assembly polls. The participation rate outpaced the national average and highlights growing political inclusion across India.
A court in Rajasthan just ruled that transgender people deserve equal access to job quotas based on their caste, not just their gender identity. The decision grants 3% additional scoring to trans candidates and orders a committee to study how multiple forms of discrimination affect this community.
India's parliament passed amendments to strengthen welfare targeting for its 480,000+ transgender citizens. The updated law awaits final approval and will shape how identity recognition works nationwide.
India's Parliament approved amendments to transgender protection laws, introducing graded punishments for crimes against transgender persons. The move sparked intense debate about whether the changes expand or restrict rights.
Europe's highest court just made it easier for transgender people to live authentically across the EU. The ruling requires all member states to issue ID documents reflecting a person's lived gender identity, not just their gender at birth.
Five transgender musicians from India's Jogappa community will perform their devotional music at a major Pune festival for the first time, sharing centuries-old traditions that blend spirituality with powerful storytelling. The February 28 concert marks a growing recognition of their art and identity.