The story of Cuba's first transsexual to undergo gender reassignment surgery is coming to the big screen in a documentary getting its premiere Wednesday on the Communist-ruled island,
Arab World's Daring Transsexual Publishes Her Memoirs
In a daring, unprecedented move, a pioneer of the Arab world's underground transgender movement has released her memoirs, recounting her struggle to become a woman against all odds.
In a daring, unprecedented move, a pioneer of the Arab world's underground transgender movement has released her memoirs, recounting her struggle to become a woman against all odds.
The state's sexual education office (Cenesex), led by sexologist Mariela Castro, a daughter of President Raul Castro, has lobbied hard for issues such as transsexualism to be confronted head-on in Cuba.
In 2008 sex change operations were legalized in Cuba, 20 years after they were frozen following the operation on local trailblazer Mavi Sussel. They are now free and performed by Cuban experts trained by European specialists.
Transsexual Uses Human Rights to Ask for Breast Enlargement on NHS
A transsexual is claiming that the refusal of the NHS to pay for a breast enlargement procedure contravenes her human rights.
A transsexual is claiming that the refusal of the NHS to pay for a breast enlargement procedure contravenes her human rights.
Brit Transsexual Left Incomplete After Being Denied a Boob Job
A Brit transsexual was left 'half man-half woman' after being denied a boob job.
A Brit transsexual was left 'half man-half woman' after being denied a boob job.
Gays and Transsexuals in Turkey Decry Increasing Homophobia
When Turkey's family affairs minister recently described homosexuality as a curable disease, she was roundly criticized for discrimination and flouting human rights.
When Turkey's family affairs minister recently described homosexuality as a curable disease, she was roundly criticized for discrimination and flouting human rights.
