Transgender individuals working in nightlife or sex work are frequently targeted for extortion, robbery, and physical abuse due to social stigma and limited legal protections. Journalistic and Human Rights Context
Reporting on Torture: A Handbook for Journalists Covering Torture tortured ladyboy
Organizations like the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture have addressed how gender-based violence against LGBTI persons often falls under the legal definition of torture or ill-treatment. Transgender individuals working in nightlife or sex work
A 25-year-old Thai ladyboy, Woranand, was found murdered in a rental apartment. The case was noted for its extreme violence; reports indicated the victim's lungs and heart had been removed. A 41-year-old Chinese suspect was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi Airport in connection with the crime. The case was noted for its extreme violence;
Created by REDRESS, this guide helps journalists interview survivors and document cases of torture without causing further harm.