Trans People

Articles

Malaysia’s hysterical obsession over one transwoman and the struggle for true political reform

Published: 20 January 2022

Only Sajat, a successful entrepreneur and social media influencer in Malaysia, has been targeted by the government and the public for years - mostly because of her gender identity.

Serene Lim

Rainbow-Falg at the London Pride Parade 2009

Stephen Whittle: “The Yogyakarta Principles provide guidance and are a constant reference point”

Published: 21 July 2016

Ten years after the creation of the Yogyakarta Principles, “Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in Relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity”, Caroline Ausserer speaks with Professor Stephen Whittle, one of the experts that elaborated them.

Caroline Ausserer

LGBT Marcha del Orgullo, Buenos Aires 2010

Mauro Cabral: "We need an intersex version of the principles"

Published: 13 May 2016

In 2006 human rights experts elaborated the Yogyakarta Principles. Their question: What is known about human rights law in relation to gender identity? An Interview about the impact of the principles so far.

Caroline Ausserer

Presentation and Discussion: Trans*-rights are Human Rights!

Published: 6 October 2011

The international project „Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide“ researches the human rights situation of trans people worldwide. On October 5th, the research team and representatives presented some first results to a wider public audience. We present the recording of the panel discussion.

Publications

Transfeminist Playbook: Sports Edition

Published: 31 March 2026

Policy Paper

This publication tackles one of the most weaponized anti-gender narratives – transgender people in sports. It provides a framework that connects transgender participation to wider struggles for gender equality and human rights.

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