World of Politics

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South Africa: Growing up intersex in a country where it is believed to be bad luck

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Babalwa Mtshawu never experienced puberty. When she was growing up she didn't get her period or grow breasts like the other girls around her. Born in Mthatha, a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, she says her family's conservative nature made it difficult for her to talk to anyone about her body.

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UK: Campaign against gender reform changes launched

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A campaign against the Scottish Government's proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act was launched by a new LGB organisation today, as Nicola Sturgeon was challenged on the issue of transwomen being placed in female prisons.

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US: ACLU Comment on Proposed Regulations on Religious Freedom

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The regulations also would make it more difficult for some individuals to access critical social services funded by the government.

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US: Administration moves to protect prayer in public schools and federal funds for religious organizations

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The White House announced it is proposing to ease restrictions on religious groups that provide social services

US: Republicans declare war on transgender people in state legislatures all over the US

Some of the bills go as far as making it a felony to provide health care to a transgender child.