Panama tells police to be fair on trans people in gender-based lockdowns
This article is a summary of reporting by Reuters. Originally published May 12, 2020.
Following reports of harassment and unjust detentions under Panama's gender-divided pandemic restrictions, the government issued guidelines directing police to respect citizens' gender identity. Human rights organizations had raised alarms after transgender women were stopped or arrested when attempting to leave their homes on women-designated days. The directive sought to ensure civil liberties and safety for vulnerable groups amidst rigid quarantine controls.
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Panamanian authorities instructed law enforcement to avoid discrimination against transgender citizens navigating gender-segregated quarantine schedules.
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