The Palestinian group, Al Qaws, vowed to continue its work. A police spokesman said its activities violated the “ideals and values of Palestinian society.”
Tag: Transgender and Transsexuals
Victoria’s Secret Casts First Openly Transgender Woman as a Model
The selection of Valentina Sampaio, 22, was seen by some critics of the brand as long overdue. “Never stop dreaming,” she wrote on Instagram.
Struggle Among Progress as Countries Restrict L.G.B.T.Q. Rights
While some countries are strengthening rights protections, others are clamping down in response to a wave of conservatism.
The Week in Business: Stocks Hit a Record High, and Facebook Wants to Replace Your Bank
Plus, tensions with Iran reach a boiling point and Trump’s meeting with China’s president.
Vatican Rejects Notion That Gender Identity Can Be Fluid
In its first extensive document on gender theory, the Vatican argued that ignoring differences between men and women posed a threat to families.
Kenya’s High Court Upholds a Ban on Gay Sex
The ruling on laws that date from the British colonial era disappointed gay rights advocates in Africa, where anti-gay views remain common.
A Trans Woman Got 3 Minutes to Speak in Armenia’s Parliament. Threats Followed.
Lilit Martirosyan was the first transgender woman to speak in Armenia’s National Assembly, according to organizers. The backlash began immediately.
Wikipedia Isn’t Officially a Social Network. But the Harassment Can Get Ugly.
Unlike at social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, the people who respond to reports of harassment are largely unpaid volunteers.
Video of Assault on Transgender Woman in Paris Spurs Outrage, and a Shift
The video shows men at a demonstration this weekend against the ailing president of Algeria taunting and hitting the woman.
Transgender Woman’s Murder Is Prosecuted as ‘Feminicide,’ in First for Colombia
Anyela Ramos Claros was shot multiple times by a man who sought to justify his actions by citing Ms. Claros’s sexual orientation.