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Once upon a time… there were two lands very far away but with similar challenges.

Even though they are separated by thousands of kilometers, India and Peru share significant historical, political and social similarities.

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Who Gets to Transition? The Structural Failures of Trans Healthcare in the Philippines

We often hear that gender-affirming care saves lives... Gender-affirming care does save lives. But a claim repeated often enough starts to prove less than it should. "Gender-affirming care saves lives" answers a question no one in the Philippines is really asking."

My Experience as Non-binary and Anorexic

Editors note: In the following article, Chris has provided a very honest and deeply personal account of their experience of the intertwined nature of non-binary gender identity and anorexia. These are their personal experiences and they should not be used to draw broad conclusions about all transgender, non-binary, and/or

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Amnesty International publish report into Gender Critical movement in the UK

In May 2026, Amnesty International published an extensive analysis of the rise of media coverage and public discussion of the Gender Critical movement in the UK in a report entitled “Like a Snowball: The Growth and Impact of the Gender Critical Movement in the UK”.

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Trans Conspiracies: An Intimate Journey through the Field of Trans Studies in Argentina

During my first three years as an undergraduate anthropology student, I thought the few trans people working in academia were the authors of my favorite articles and books. I felt alone among cisgender allies, feminist scholars, and openly transphobic, old-fashioned professors.

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Once upon a time... four trans women were running for a seat in Peru's Chamber of Deputies and Senate

During the latest presidential crisis, unfortunately, an incident that went unnoticed by the traditional media was another example of the abuses suffered by transgender women in Peru. This was an interesting scenario because it involved the police (PNP) and one of the four candidates running for Congress in the next

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Report from Hamburg: EPATH 2025

Just a reminder that paid subscribers see all news posts one week early and help contribute to pay our authors and make TPATHs work possible. Become a Paying Subscriber So, to start with a disclaimer. I am not a scientist and have no academic background in medical, psychological sciences or

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Report from Hamburg: EPATH 2025

So, to start with a disclaimer. I am not a scientist and have no academic background in medical, psychological sciences or such. I am just a stubborn enthusiastic activist who is interested in these conferences, EPATH 2025 was the 5th edition of this conference. It ran from September 2nd to

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Collette Spinetti: Conquering New Frontiers for the Next Generation of Uruguayan Trans Women

In 2024, amid a surge of conservative governments throughout the region, Uruguay's Frente Amplio-led presidency, under the direction of Yamandú Orsi, appointed Collette Spinetti as Human Rights Secretary. Orsi's election was celebrated by progressive sectors in South America, especially after similar victories by center-left leaders in

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