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Sri Lanka's first transgender candidate hopes to break political, social barriers
Chanu Nimesha is contesting Sri Lanka's parliamentary election on Thursday as the first openly transgender candidate, hoping to forge a more inclusive and tolerant political culture on the South Asian island.
Who is Sri Lanka’s first transgender parliamentary candidate?
Sri Lanka ’s first openly transgender parliamentary candidate aims to foster a more inclusive political culture. Chanu Nimesha, 49, a member of the Socialist Party of Sri Lanka, is contesting from the Kegalle constituency and is focusing her campaign on social justice issues.
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Sri Lanka's first transgender candidate hopes to break barriers
Chanu Nimesha is contesting Sri Lanka's parliamentary election on Thursday (November 14) as the first transgender candidate, hoping to forge a more inclusive and tolerant political culture in the South Asian island nation.
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