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Don’t Hate Gender-Neutral Pronouns

My name is technically Christopher, but you can call me Chris, bro, mate, girl, queen, fag and maybe the c-word if you’re a close friend. I really don’t care. Just so long as you’re being nice. But not everyone is as desensitized to words as I am. Like all of you who hate gender-neutral pronouns, simply because you see it as an attack on your … Continue reading Don’t Hate Gender-Neutral Pronouns

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Why Trans Women Are Women (And Trans Men Too)

Looking at the figures on a bathroom door may not seem so important to you. It’s either male or female. But it’s interesting we use the generalised depictions of a male and a female instead of a penis and a vagina. And that’s because you don’t need a penis or a vagina to use either bathroom. You just need to look the part so you … Continue reading Why Trans Women Are Women (And Trans Men Too)

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Shining A Spotlight On Intersex Issues In Nepal

The world needs to learn the truth about biological sex characteristics, says intersex person and advocate Esan Regmi. And this necessity has grown since Esan launched Nepal’s first intersex-led organisation three years ago. “After registering our organisation, we are raising awareness and supporting intersex people,” Esan said. “And many parents of intersex children, they don’t know about their child’s issues.  “They are pretty confused because … Continue reading Shining A Spotlight On Intersex Issues In Nepal