Murders of trans people rising worldwide

NEWS: Nearly 3000 transgender people have been murdered over the last decade worldwide, with the most common causes shooting, stabbing and beating.

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สาเหตุของการเสียชีวิตที่พบบ่อยที่สุดคือการถูกยิง แทง และทุบตี Source: Pixabay

Transgender people are suffering a spiral of "horrifying" violence worldwide, activists say ahead of an annual day of remembrance for victims aimed at raising awareness of transphobic hate crimes.

Activists have identified at least 369 reports of trans people killed within the last 12 months, but said the true number may be significantly higher.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS News here.


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