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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith speaks at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith speaks at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith speaks at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Sam Smith walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland (left) and Sam Smith walk the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 PTP Pink Awards - Toronto

Beverly Glenn-Copeland walks the red carpet at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards in Toronto, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Photo by Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in traditional attire perform a street dance during a procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The performance is part of the Pride Walk celebrations organised to raise awareness about the LGBTQ community. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in traditional attire perform a street dance during a procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The performance is part of the Pride Walk celebrations organised to raise awareness about the LGBTQ community. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in festive clothing take part in a Pride Walk in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march includes dancing, music, and displays of pride flags to highlight LGBTQ visibility. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in festive clothing take part in a Pride Walk in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march includes dancing, music, and displays of pride flags to highlight LGBTQ visibility. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People carrying rainbow flags and banners walk in a Pride Walk procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march is organised to promote LGBTQ rights and visibility through public celebration and community engagement. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People carrying rainbow flags and banners walk in a Pride Walk procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march is organised to promote LGBTQ rights and visibility through public celebration and community engagement. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People carrying rainbow flags and banners walk in a Pride Walk procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march is organised to promote LGBTQ rights and visibility through public celebration and community engagement. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People carrying rainbow flags and banners walk in a Pride Walk procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march is organised to promote LGBTQ rights and visibility through public celebration and community engagement. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in festive clothing take part in a Pride Walk in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march includes dancing, music, and displays of pride flags to highlight LGBTQ visibility. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in festive clothing take part in a Pride Walk in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The march includes dancing, music, and displays of pride flags to highlight LGBTQ visibility. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Participants entertain the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Jewish LGBTQ groups take part in the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Participants pull a rainbow flag along a street during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

A participant greets members of the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

A colourful participant entertains the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Members of the crowd observe a moment of silence during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Participants waves flags during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Jewish LGBTQ groups take part in the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Participants entertain the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Participants entertain the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Jewish LGBTQ groups take part in the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

A person holds up a sign during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Participants carry a rainbow flag along a street during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

A participant blows a kiss to the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Press - Pride Parade in Montreal - Canada

Jewish LGBTQ groups take part in the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 10, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A house sealed by police is seen on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. The property is one of 14 apartments targeted under a sealing order issued by local authorities in the Konak district, officially citing efforts to combat prostitution. However, LGBTQ+ advocates say the crackdown is part of a broader campaign of institutional repression against the transgender community, which is densely concentrated in this area of the Alsancak neighborhood. Trans women living on Bornova Street report increasing levels of harassment, including violence by civilians and police raids, amid a political climate that has grown more hostile since the government designated 2025 as the “Year of the Family.” The sealing orders have forced many from their homes, deepening fears of displacement and discrimination in a city where safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals are rapidly shrinking. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans women Cigdem (L), Ozlem (C), and Helin (R) speak together outside their home on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is known as a densely populated area for transgender individuals, many of whom face growing hostility amid increasing state and societal pressure on LGBTQ+ communities. Trans women living here report frequent harassment, including physical assaults by civilians and police raids. A recent sealing order targeting 14 apartments has further disrupted lives under the official justification of combating prostitution. The Turkish government’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Family” has coincided with intensified crackdowns on LGBTQ+ visibility and spaces. Despite this climate of fear, Cigdem, Ozlem, and Helin continue to build community and resist marginalization in a city where their identities remain under threat. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans women Cigdem (L), Ozlem (C), and Helin (R) speak together outside their home on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is known as a densely populated area for transgender individuals, many of whom face growing hostility amid increasing state and societal pressure on LGBTQ+ communities. Trans women living here report frequent harassment, including physical assaults by civilians and police raids. A recent sealing order targeting 14 apartments has further disrupted lives under the official justification of combating prostitution. The Turkish government’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Family” has coincided with intensified crackdowns on LGBTQ+ visibility and spaces. Despite this climate of fear, Cigdem, Ozlem, and Helin continue to build community and resist marginalization in a city where their identities remain under threat. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A house sealed by police is seen on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. The property is one of 14 apartments targeted under a sealing order issued by local authorities in the Konak district, officially citing efforts to combat prostitution. However, LGBTQ+ advocates say the crackdown is part of a broader campaign of institutional repression against the transgender community, which is densely concentrated in this area of the Alsancak neighborhood. Trans women living on Bornova Street report increasing levels of harassment, including violence by civilians and police raids, amid a political climate that has grown more hostile since the government designated 2025 as the “Year of the Family.” The sealing orders have forced many from their homes, deepening fears of displacement and discrimination in a city where safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals are rapidly shrinking. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans women Cigdem (L), Ozlem (C), and Helin (R) speak together outside their home on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is known as a densely populated area for transgender individuals, many of whom face growing hostility amid increasing state and societal pressure on LGBTQ+ communities. Trans women living here report frequent harassment, including physical assaults by civilians and police raids. A recent sealing order targeting 14 apartments has further disrupted lives under the official justification of combating prostitution. The Turkish government’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Family” has coincided with intensified crackdowns on LGBTQ+ visibility and spaces. Despite this climate of fear, Cigdem, Ozlem, and Helin continue to build community and resist marginalization in a city where their identities remain under threat. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM