Transgender Congresswoman Geraldine Roman Named One of Time’s “Most Inspiring Women”

Representative Geraldine Roman of the first district of Bataan was named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Inspiring Women, in time for the celebration of the Day of the Girl, according to reports!

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Roman, who is transgender, joins the list that includes other renowned women such as celebrities, political leaders and athlets like Hillary Clinton, who was recognized for being the first female nominee for a major party in a presidential race, and Beyoncé, following her worldwide success with “Lemonade”.

In an article written by Kate Samuelson and Suyin Haynes, Roman was cited for her trailblazing electoral victory as a transgender, and for her advocacy on LGBT rights.

Other women who made it to TIME’s list include 18-year old Yusra Mardini, a Syrian refugee who now lives in Germany, after competing as part of the Refugee Olympic Team – the first year the Games feature a group made up of stateless refugees. Mardini and three other persons pushed the boat that she and other refugees were travelling in to flee Syria when it began to sink for three hours, until it reached the safety of Lesbos.

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