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Feminist Groups Urge MPs to Reject Controversial Trans Bill

3/21/2026

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On March 21, 2026, over 100 members of feminist and lawyer groups sent a letter to MPs opposing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.
They labeled the bill unconstitutional, claiming it imposes arbitrary and inhumane requirements that hinder transgender people's rights.
They urged MPs to withdraw the bill and consult with transgender communities before review, seeking evaluation by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment.

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On March 21, 2026, over 100 members of feminist and lawyer groups sent a letter to MPs opposing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.
They labeled the bill unconstitutional, claiming it imposes arbitrary and inhumane requirements that hinder transgender people's rights.
They urged MPs to withdraw the bill and consult with transgender communities before review, seeking evaluation by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment.