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Japan urged to end forced sterilization of transgender people

Sierra C. Jackson
NBC

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Women, LGBT urged to fight bigotry (Philippines)

Llanesca T. Panti
The Manila Times

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Shelters urged to respect gender identities of trans residents

Marisa Taylor

Aljazeera America

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Battling infection: AIDS patients urged to register for treatment (Pakistan)

Tariq Ismaeel
The Express Tribune

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PH clergy urged: Welcome ‘outcasts' (Philippines)

Rima Granali
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Malaysia urged to stop transgender arrests

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New York urged to stop use of condoms as evidence

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Commonwealth urged to decriminalise homosexuality (www.scoop.co.nz {New Zealand})

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Votes for supporters of transgender rights urged in federal election (Straight [Canada])

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liberal NDP leadership contenders urged to protect transgender rights (Straight.com)

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