Transsexual news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to the transgender and transsexual communities:

Legal and Political Updates

• The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on their gender identity, including transgender employees. (Source: SCOTUSblog)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would make it illegal to discriminate against transgender people in the workplace, in education, and in the provision of goods and services. (Source: BBC News)
• The Canadian government has introduced a bill that would add gender identity and expression to the list of protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act. (Source: CBC News)

Health and Wellness

• A new study has found that transgender people are at higher risk of developing mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, due to discrimination and stigma. (Source: The Lancet)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it will no longer classify being transgender as a mental disorder, citing a lack of scientific evidence to support this classification. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that hormone therapy can improve the mental health and well-being of transgender people, particularly those who are experiencing gender dysphoria. (Source: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism)

LGBTQ+ Community and Culture

• The 2020 Pride parade in New York City was attended by over 2 million people, making it one of the largest Pride parades in the world. (Source: NBC News)
• The first-ever transgender beauty pageant was held in India, with contestants competing in categories such as beauty, talent, and confidence. (Source: The Hindu)
• A new documentary film, "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen," explores the representation of transgender people in film and television, and features interviews with transgender actors and activists. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports and Athletics

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will allow transgender athletes to compete in the Olympics, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. (Source: IOC)
• The National Football League (NFL) has announced that it will allow transgender players to play in the league, citing a need to be inclusive and welcoming to all athletes. (Source: ESPN)
• A new study has found that transgender athletes are just as likely to be injured as cisgender athletes, and that gender identity should not be a factor in determining athletic eligibility. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)

I hope these updates are helpful and informative. Let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's anything else I can help you with!