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Qatar bans film about sex change The Danish Girl from cinemas
Eddie Redmayne plays pioneering transgender woman Lili Elbe in the movie.
Dame Edna creator calls Caitlyn Jenner a 'mutilated man' and 'publicity-seeking ratbag'
His comments have been described as “out of touch” and “really damaging” to the trans community.
Irish company's Caitlyn Jenner ad 'offensive, transphobic and demeaning to transgender people everywhere'
The advertising authority received a number of complaints in relation to the ad.
Transgender woman 'tried to remove scrotum' after being refused treatment
A female prisoner in an all-male prison has attempted self-harm and suicide on several occasions, according to a British MP.
US marine found guilty of killing woman after discovering she was transgender
Jennifer Laude was found dead in a hotel room last year.
Investigation after transgender woman found dead in all-male prison
Vicky Thompson had reportedly requested to be transferred to a female jail.
The 'world's first transgender beer' has been specially made with hops that change sex
The beer is also ‘non-binary’ because it treads the line between ale and lager.
Dublin flooring company says Caitlyn Jenner ad is a 'celebration' of trans people
Not everyone agrees, with TENI saying the billboard has “upset and disappointed” many people.
So how did Kellie Maloney get on at the LGBT matchmaking festival?
She got on very, very well indeed. Kellie, formerly boxing promoter Frank, fully transitioned to being a woman last year.
A transgender woman made to miss flight after penis appears on body scanner
Shadi Petosky was on her way from Florida to Minneapolis.
What does it mean to be gender fluid? In short, you shouldn't presume to know
It’s about owning your own identity.
Support for RTÉ presenter who identifies as gender-fluid
Jonathan Clynch will now be referred to as Jonathan Rachel Clynch.
You can't be a godparent if you're transsexual, says Vatican
This comes as Joan Burton signs a commencement order the Gender Recognition Bill.
Website pulls Caitlyn Jenner Halloween costume amid complaints
Several others are still selling it, though.
Chelsea Manning in trouble over Caitlyn Jenner magazine
The former US army soldier is serving a 35-year military prison sentence.
This emotional Caitlyn Jenner speech has had everyone talking today
At the ESPYs last night the 65-year-old spoke of stories of trans teenagers who had been bullied, beaten up, murdered or who had taken their own lives.
Three apologises after criticism of ad as transphobic
Many people are expressing their disgust at the ad on social media.
What age did I know I was transgender? That depends what you mean by 'know'
I spent my teenage years and young adulthood feeling different in a way I couldn’t put my finger on. I was constantly at war with myself.
WATCH: Obama tells trans heckler "You're in my house"
The heckler was a transgender, undocumented immigrant activist protesting against the abuse of transgender immigrants.
The beauty industry's first transgender female model has arrived
… and you better take notice.
Caitlyn Jenner can keep her Olympic gold medal
A petition calling for her title to be revoked has received almost 14,000 signatures.
A women-only college in the US will now accept transgender women
It will still exclude transgender men, or applicants born female but identifying as male.
Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce) has debuted on the cover of Vanity Fair
The Olympian and reality TV star came out as transgender in April.
What do you do in bed? Trans people answer questions they're frequently asked
The questions range from the mundane to the bizarre to the downright rude.
Transgender murderer denied sex change surgery in prison
Michelle Kosilek has been living as a woman since shortly after she shot dead her wife in 1990.
Kim Kardashian gave an honest and touching interview about Bruce Jenner's transition
“We are so in sync with each other,” she said of the family.
Kris Humphries has apologised for his snarky tweet about Bruce Jenner
Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband was roundly criticised for the quip.
The Kardashian clan is posting lovely tributes to Bruce Jenner on Twitter
Jenner came out as transgender in an interview on US TV last night.
'Looking back at photos of Frank, there's sadness in his eyes'
Kellie Maloney is back in boxing.
Vogue has decided to feature its first transgender model
She’s in fashion.
Transgender man says he would have to be sterilised before getting gender surgery
A European Court has ruled that this was wrong.
Here's what you actually need to know about the Bruce Jenner story
The reality star has been at the centre of speculation recently, but what do we actually know?
Column: We could put Ireland at the forefront of trans recognition, so why don't we?
Ireland currently has the dubious distinction of being one of the only EU states without any legal recognition process for trans people.
'I want to live my life as who I am' - Ireland's trans community speak out in moving video
The proposed gender recognition legislation means the world to them but it will still exclude certain members of the community.
India has elected its first transgender mayor
Madhu Bai Kinnar beat out a rival from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
Transgender people are sharing stories of hope following teenager's tragic death
Seventeen-year-old Leelah Alcorn died after being hit by a tractor-trailer in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
Lydia Foy settles transgender birth cert case against the State
The settlement was made following a “firm intention” by Government to introduce a Gender Recognition Bill.
"Historic day" as LGBT teachers' group meet President
The group is part of the INTO union.
Opinion: I’m not a freak. I’m just an ordinary, decent transvestite.
Paranoia prevents me from sticking my head above the parapet – but my silence is not an excuse to dehumanise me.