Europe moves towards trans self-ID despite controversy [[link removed]]

From Spain to Germany and Finland, nations are debating gender self-declaration laws that LGBTQ+ groups say are key to trans rights

News OPINION: No more loopholes: We urgently need a complete ban for conversion practices [[link removed]]

Gaps in the government’s current conversion therapy proposals mean vulnerable trans people will still be left at risk

Top India court backs gay lawyer's appointment over govt objections [[link removed]]

India's top court maintained its backing for lawyer Saurabh Kirpal to be appointed as a judge at the Delhi High Court over government objections

Church of England bishops apologise to LGBTQI+ people [[link removed]]

Church of England bishops apologised to LGBTQI+ people for the rejection or exclusion faced by the community

World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes [[link removed]]

In June, World Athletics' governing body said it was reviewing transgender eligibility policies after swimming's world governing body banned transgender participation in women's events

Transgender women banned from female contact rugby in Scotland [[link removed]]

The ban aligns with the positions of the English, Irish and Welsh unions and takes into account guidance from World Rugby and the UK-wide Sports Council Equality Group

U.S. court split over N.C. health plan exclusion for transgender workers [[link removed]]

A U.S. appeals court panel split over whether North Carolina's health insurance plan for state workers can exclude coverage for transgender people

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