Transgender figures in politics around the world
TOM HAYNES PETRA De Sutter, a gynaecologist serving as a Green party member of the European Parliament, was named as deputy prime minister in Belgium this week - becoming the most senior transgender government official in Europe. With LGBT+ rights becoming more accepted worldwide, gay and trans politicians have gained greater prominence in recent years, and Pauline Ngarmpring became Thailand's first trans candidate for prime minister last year. Here are some trans people who serve in high-level politics and government around the world: - Tamara Adrian, alternate deputy in Venezuela's National Assembly Adrian, 66, a member of the small Popular…