Identity, outrage & a nation divided over Transgender Persons Amendment Bill
A new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, has ignited fierce debate by replacing self-identification with a medical board for gender certification. This shift, seen by many as a rollback of rights, has sparked widespread protests and calls for legal challenges, with activists fearing a loss of legal identity and protections for the transgender community.
A new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, has ignited fierce debate by replacing self-identification with a medical board for gender certification. This shift, seen by many as a rollback of rights, has sparked widespread protests and calls for legal challenges, with activists fearing a loss of legal identity and protections for the transgender community.
