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Anglican Group Says Bible Affirms ‘Trans, Intersex, and Queer People’

Anglican LGBTQ+ groups argue that the Bible affirms transgender identity and that “not everyone in the Bible is cisgender.” Part of a new resource, “Bible Affirmations” series Organized by LGBTQ Faith UK, the group claims the Bible contains “obviously gay characters”, citing eunuchs and women in traditionally masculine roles as examples. “Not everyone in the […]

Peru classifies trans, intersex people as ‘mentally ill’

The Peruvian government has officially classified transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people as “mentally disabled.” The controversial decision was taken to ensure that the country’s public health services can “guarantee full mental health medical care” to the trans community, Peru’s Ministry of Health explained: According to the Telegraph. The legislation would change language in essential health […]

UN body approves first resolution protecting rights of intersex people 

The United Nations Human Rights Council voted on Thursday to adopt its first initiative to protect the rights of intersex people. The draft resolution, voted in favor by 24 countries, requires countries to “prevent discrimination, violence and “We need to step up our efforts to combat harmful practices.” Twenty-three countries abstained from voting, but no […]