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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.
Who Is Charu Nimesha? Sri Lanka’s First Transgender Candidate Vying Seat In Snap Elections
Chanu Nimesha, the member of the LGBTQ+ community, is a candidate among 8,000 hoping for a seat in parliament.
Who is Chanu Nimesha, Sri Lanka’s first transgender candidate hoping to break barriers?
Chanu Nimesha is Sri Lanka’s first openly transgender candidate who is vying for a seat in the 225-seat parliament. The 49-year-old Socialist Party candidate was one of the thousands who marched in Colombo in 2022 to occupy then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office and residence,
Who is Chanu Nimesha, Sri Lanka's first ever transgender candidate?
Chanu Nimesha is vying for a seat in Sri Lanka’s parliament, becoming the first openly transgender candidate in the country’s history.
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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