How debate about gender identity could undermine global efforts to protect victims of violence

The US and some voices at the UN are calling for a narrow interpretation of gender to align with sex assigned at birth. That ...
The Conversation

Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender

Gender reveal parties are best known as celebrations involving pink and blue, cake and confetti, and the occasional wildfire. Along with being social media hits, gender reveals are a testament to how ...
Refinery29

9 Genderqueer Communities Throughout History

But while the idea that gender isn’t binary (i.e. there’s more than just men and women out there) may seem new to many people, gender non-conformity isn’t a 21st-century creation. Examples of people ...
The Conversation

How a gender conspiracy theory is spreading around the world

Gender identity cannot be fluid, according to the Catholic church. Its first extensive document on so-called “gender ideology”, published in June 2019, stated that there are only two genders which are ...
JD Supra

NYC Commission on Human Rights Issues Proposed Rules Relating to Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Expression

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) has issued a Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on proposed rules to establish certain definitions and clarify the ...
Mongabay

A gendered approach to the illegal wildlife trade could engender an anti-trafficking revolution (commentary)

A newly adopted UN resolution on Tackling Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife (IWT) calling for gender-mainstreaming presents a welcome opportunity for more inclusive and effective responses to IWT. Women ...