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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

Pastor Paula White waits to US President Donald Trump speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

TV personality Phil McGraw (L) and Cardinal Timothy Dolan (R) wait to hear US President Donald Trump speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

TV personality Phil McGraw waits to hear US President Donald Trump speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

Cardinal Timothy Dolan speaks ahead of US President Donald Trump at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick speaks ahead of US President Donald Trump at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

Pastor Paula White listens to a prayed led by US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump (R) kisses Attorney General Pam Bondi (L) before speaking at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner (R) speaks alongside President Donald Trump (L) at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump (R), alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi (L), prepares to speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump (R) greets Attorney General Pam Bondi (L) before speaking at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

TV personality Phil McGraw listens to US President Donald Trump speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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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

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Cigdem, a trans woman, shows the injury she sustained after surviving a violent assault by a man, revealing that part of her skull is missing, at her residence on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. She now requires ongoing medical care. Bornova Street, in the Alsancak neighborhood of the Konak district, is home to a significant transgender community increasingly targeted by violence and systemic discrimination. Residents report assaults not only from civilians committing hate crimes but also from law enforcement. A sealing order recently issued for 14 apartments, officially under the pretext of combating prostitution, has further displaced vulnerable individuals. These actions come during what the Turkish government calls the “Year of the Family,” a period that LGBTQ+ advocates say has coincided with heightened repression. Cigdem’s case exemplifies the physical danger and institutional neglect faced by trans women living in marginalization and fear. 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 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

Cigdem, a trans woman, shows the injury she sustained after surviving a violent assault by a man, revealing that part of her skull is missing, at her residence on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. She now requires ongoing medical care. Bornova Street, in the Alsancak neighborhood of the Konak district, is home to a significant transgender community increasingly targeted by violence and systemic discrimination. Residents report assaults not only from civilians committing hate crimes but also from law enforcement. A sealing order recently issued for 14 apartments, officially under the pretext of combating prostitution, has further displaced vulnerable individuals. These actions come during what the Turkish government calls the “Year of the Family,” a period that LGBTQ+ advocates say has coincided with heightened repression. Cigdem’s case exemplifies the physical danger and institutional neglect faced by trans women living in marginalization and fear. 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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UK: Tens of Thousands Gather for London’s Annual Pride Parade 2

Tens of thousands gathered in London for the capital’s annual Pride parade on Saturday, July 5, with dazzling outfits and colourful floats filling the streets.

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UK: Tens of Thousands Gather for London’s Annual Pride Parade

Tens of thousands gathered in London for the capital’s annual Pride parade on Saturday, July 5, with dazzling outfits and colourful floats filling the streets.

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US: Mayor Eric Adams Joins Pride Parade in NYC

New Yorkers gathered for an LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 29, where Mayor Eric Adams joined the march but received a mixed reception, including some boos and negative reactions. The celebration, however, ended tragically near the historic Stonewall Inn with a shooting that injured two teenage girls, one critically.