Trans woman is Argentina’s 2009 Woman of the Year

[Shana A]

Trans woman is Argentina's 2009 Woman of the Year
December 9th, 2009

http://www.dallasvoice.com/instant-tea/2009/12/09/trans-woman-is-argentinas-2009-woman-of-the-year/

The Latin American Herald Tribune is reporting that trans woman Marcela Romera has been named by lawmakers as Argentina's 2009 Woman of the Year.

The honor was conferred by the Committee on Women and the Family in the lower house of the Argentine Congress in recognition of Romero's 10-year court battle to have legal documents issued recognizing her identity as a woman.

"I am what I am. The right of one person is the right of all," said Romero, who recently won her court battle.