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Transgender law must retain self-identification: Trans activist Maya Thakur

A new law amends transgender rights, replacing self-identification with medical board approval. Maya Thakur, a transgender icon, argues this excludes those not part of traditional communities. She calls for amendments to protect independent transgender individuals seeking respectable employment. The law aims to penalise abuse but makes legal recognition harder.

13 Apr 2026 2:57 pm