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I change and my body changes
Nowadays, legislation around the world has started to accept transsexuality and that is why those people who feel they belong to the other gender are allowed to legally change their sex and name. The legislation allows changes to the body using hormonal treatment or surgery.

Below is a resume of the options for physical interventions, which considers the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment option. see more


Louis Arbour
Louis Arbour’s term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expires on June 30. It is a cause for concern, but we hope UN will not abandon Arbour’s fight for LGBTI human rights.
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¿Bent Identity? Legislation about gender identity in Madrid
It is very important to consider gender identity legislation and know how it is working so far, in order to determine if it helps people to find their real identity, or if, on the contrary, it forces them to assume one of the two binary sexual identities that may have shunned them before. see more


Somewhere in between
 Somewhere in between is a play performed by an enthusiastic group that approaches gender identity reflections and conflicts in a creative and interesting manner. see more

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Conversation with Andrés Rivera

Andrés Rivera Duarte is a trans activist and since he transitioned his life has been revolutionary in Chilean society. His testimony is a great inspiration and an invaluable experience, useful in order to create respect to LGBT population.
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My name is Jaqui Nieves. I am 47-years-old and I am a transsexual. I would like to know if you could give me the name of any hospital or clinic that does sex reassignment surgery. I hope to receive a positive answer to my question.

ITS: We are happy to know that in Puerto Rico you have the possibility of work and have professional development without any problem or contradiction with your identity. Unfortunately, in other countries this is still a problem we have to fight. see more


Transfobia don’t stop: other crimes in Colombia
With death of Tahilí and Verónica there are 16 homicides in the last two years in Colombia and 32 attempt of murders against transsexual prostitute women. You could help to resolve this crimes.
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T-informa Bulletin is financed by Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersexuals International Associated (ILGA) and
The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights ( RFSL)
Director: Belissa Andía Pérez / Editor: Bethsabé Huamán / Designer: Vanessa Laura
Regional Collaboraters: LAC: Andrés Rivera / Europe: Justus Eisfeld / ANZAPI: Joey Mataele / USA: Aidan Dunn
Translation: Stephen Whittle.
ILGA TRANS WORLD SECRETARIAT
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Telefax: (511) 578-0068 | E-mail: ilga_trans@ilga.org | Website: http://trans_esp.ilga.org