Category: Transgender issues

The Scottish Youth Gender Service in Glasgow will stop accepting patients who seek help directly. Access to services provided at the Sandyford Gender Clinic will now only be possible with a referral from a GP, according to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). The decision follows advice from the Chief...

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a ban on extra support for transgender students, marking the latest major step in the legal battle over LGBT rights. The ruling highlights the complexities and controversy surrounding the protection of transgender students in schools while leaving in place restrictions on measures designed to...

San Francisco has announced its new status as a "sanctuary city" for transgender people, reaffirming its reputation as one of the most progressive and inclusive cities in the world. The move aims to provide safety, rights protection and support to transgender people facing discrimination and harassment in other parts of...

Transgender people face many challenges in educational settings, where they often face misunderstandings, discrimination and a lack of support. They may face problems accessing adequate toilets and changing rooms, as well as a lack of policies that protect their rights and ensure safety. In addition, transgender students may experience discrimination...

Transgender migrants face a number of challenges, the main one being the inability to transition outside their home country. In Lithuania, even those who transitioned before emigrating are forced to prove their transgender status, since the diagnosis of “gender dysphoria” established in the CIS countries is not recognized here. TramBaltic:...

During a documentary film festival in Thessaloniki (Greece), two transgender people were attacked by a mob. Reported by the news portal iefimerida. Attack in Thessaloniki: what was behind the aggression against non-binary people at the festival On the evening of March 9, an incident occurred when about 150–200 people dressed...

New findings from the most extensive survey of individuals identifying as transgender in U.S. history underscore the importance of the country's progress while highlighting the need for more work. This survey reveals both progressive changes and remaining challenges facing America in supporting and protecting transgender citizens. Striving for equality: New...

Transgender people have a higher risk of chronic disease compared to their straight gender peers, according to a recent study. These reasons can be both physical and emotional. Social rejection and discrimination also have a notable impact in this. Experts identify the following diseases: cardiovascular conditions, neurological ailments, psychological problems,...