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US: HRC calls for stronger protection of transgender women

Started by Olivia P, July 25, 2014, 02:34:49 AM

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Olivia P

July 25, 2014, 02:34:49 AM
24th July 2014, 9:49 PM
Sara Sugar

The Human Rights Commission, in response to the murder of Mia Henderson in Baltimore, has called for stronger laws to protect transgender women.

Henderson, 26, was the second transgender woman murdered in Baltimore this summer. Kandy Hall, a 40-year-old transgender woman was also murdered in Balitmore this past June.

Jeff Krehely, HRC Vice President and Chief Foundation Officer, says more effort needs to go into protecting the transgender community.

He said: "We need a concerted effort to raise awareness that transgender people are an important part of the community and to address the persistent issues of violence and poverty facing so many in the transgender community."

More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/07/24/us-hrc-calls-for-stronger-protection-of-transgender-women/
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