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Islamic boarding school offers transgender women a safe and spiritual space in Indonesia | South China Morning Post

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In Indonesia, a boarding school for transgender women offers a rare oasis of acceptance and a safe space to pray. On December 6, Indonesia passed legislation to outlaw extramarital sex. The ban would threaten members of the LGBTQ community who are barred from marriage.

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