In many parts of the world, it is considered criminal to be transgender. This means that someone who does not identify with the gender assigned to them at birth can find themselves at risk of discrimination or violence. In some countries, transgender people are persecuted simply for being who they are.

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Transgender people experience discrimination and violence in many parts of the world.

They can be victims of humiliation, exclusion from social circles, and even violent attacks. In most places, they are also targets of bigoted attitudes and laws that criminalize their identity and behavior.