transgender
Nepal Suspends Legal Gender Recognition Progress Undermining Human Rights for Transgender Citizens
Authorities in Nepal have abruptly ceased the processing of applications for transgender individuals seeking to update their legal gender on identity documents, a move that signals a significant regression for a nation once considered a global pioneer in LGBTQ+ rights. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported today that this suspension not only stalls years of legislative […]
India’s 2026 Transgender Amendment Bill Faces Backlash as Parliament Moves to Rescind Self-Identification Rights and Narrow Legal Recognition
The Indian Parliament has moved to significantly alter the legal landscape for transgender individuals with the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislative development, which passed through both houses of Parliament this week, represents a fundamental shift in how the state recognizes gender identity, effectively revoking the right to […]
