PRISONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO ARE TACKLING THE SAFETY OF TRANSGENDER INMATES IN A BIG WAY

Raquel Reichard
Latina

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ezs note:  If you haven't noticed, the murder of Veronica Bolina still remains unsolved.  If you live in Brazil (Sao Paulo region) or have traveled there on business or pleasure, please contact the police.  Thank you so much!

Transgender prisoners in Rio given choice between male or female prison (Australia)

Press
ABC (Australia)

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Brazil Trans Woman Disfigured in Brutal Police Beating. Warning: Disturbing Images

Laura Beck
Cosmopolitan

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Homophobic attacks increase in seemingly gay-friendly Brazil

VINCENT BEVINS
Los angeles times

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Report shows over 200 LGBT murders in Brazil this year (Australia)

Cec Busby
http://gaynewsnetwork.com.au

ezs note:  216  lgbt people murdered.  76 transgender people murdered.  THIS IS A TRAVESTY!!!

Anti-gay remarks at debate spark anger in Brazil

http://www.philstar.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.philstar.com/world/2014/10/01/1375248/anti-gay-remarks-debate-spark-anger-brazil

Brazil: Schoolboys wear skirts in protest after trans girl fined for wearing female uniform (UK)

Nick Duffy
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/21/brazil-schoolboys-wear-skirts-in-protest-after-trans-girl-fined-for-wearing-female-uniform/

Brazil poll favorite rows back on gay marriage (UK)

https://uk.news.yahoo.com

to read more, go to:  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/brazil-poll-favorite-rows-back-gay-marriage-221708858.html#a5NpKbF

In Brazil, Hundreds of Thousands March for Gay Rights

http://www.voanews.com


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Brazil Crowns Transgender Beauty Queen in Daring New “Miss T” Contest

Ana Sayfa
http://www.womencitizen.com/

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Mental health issues afflict individuals in LGBTQ community - Kevin Dubouis -

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ezs note:  Are you suffering from anorexia?  Bulimia? Depression?  No matter what the symptom, it's always better to seek help sooner rather than later.  Just be certain that you seek help from a licensed therapist, as there are quacks out there.  C'mon, you can do it!

Transgender woman stoned to death in Brazil - http://www.wisconsingazette.com

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Another Trans Woman Murdered and Mutilated in Brazil - DIANE ANDERSON-MINSHALL - http://www.advocate.com

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ezs note:  This is... appalling.  One person is slain every 36 hours.  Please, if you live in Brazil, or if you go there for vacation or business, and you saw what happened, report it to the police IMMEDIATELY!

Also, tell your representative in Congress this record is beyond reprehensible.  Personally, I think the Olympic Games should not be held there until the police do a MUCH better job.

I hope you agree.