Isis Gois

Jun 27, 2024 | science.org | Krishnan K Mahadevan |Dawid Zyla |Cello Latini Pfeil |Isis Gois

Transgender, travesti, and nonbinary (trans) individuals face considerable challenges in Brazil, which have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic (1). As trans scientists, we urge Brazil’s government to enact affirmative action policies to support trans individuals pursuing higher education as students and employees. Before even entering university, Brazil’s trans citizens face substantial risks.

Jun 27, 2024 | science.org | Krishnan K Mahadevan |Dawid Zyla |Cello Latini Pfeil |Isis Gois

Transgender, travesti, and nonbinary (trans) individuals face considerable challenges in Brazil, which have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic (1). As trans scientists, we urge Brazil’s government to enact affirmative action policies to support trans individuals pursuing higher education as students and employees. Before even entering university, Brazil’s trans citizens face substantial risks.