Sri Lanka Parliament

Sri Lanka First Openly Transgender Candidate Runs For Parliament To Inspire Change

As Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections approach, Chanu Nimesha is making history as the nation’s first openly transgender candidate, running with hopes of fostering a more inclusive and accepting political culture. Representing the Socialist Party of Sri Lanka, Nimesha, 49, is contesting for a seat from Kegalle, located around 80 kilometers...