Tag: Puberty Blockers
Elijah Luke Michel discusses the differences in transitioning outcomes (whether self or other-imposed), the importance of bodily autonomy and the right to choose how far we go in living our authentic lives.
One of the greatest moments of my life was in the hospital, looking down at my torso after...
Craig Young is concerned that a flawed UK investigation into trans health care may affect the New Zealand government’s own delayed review.
Recently, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey, announced that the release of the New Zealand review of puberty blocker data had been delayed. Throughout 2023, New Zealand Ministry of...
The Biden administration has reiterated its stance on transgender surgeries for minors amid controversy following remarks about opposing genital surgeries for children. This came after activist groups criticised the administration's stance.
Late last month, federal officials informed The New York Times that the administration opposed transgender surgeries for minors. However,...
When our government was passing legislation to ban conversion practices in Aotearoa, I heard gruelling stories about the discrimination many rangatahi faced growing up. I want to help change that.
Education empowers us to reach our full potential, so we must accelerate the work with schools and teachers to promote...
The Scottish Government has announced plans to enact a bill targeting misogyny, which will extend its protection to include trans women.
This legislation, slated for introduction before the end of the current parliamentary session in 2026, aims to combat prejudice and violence against all women and girls.
During an interview...
Understanding the Cass Review's impact on Gender Identity Services in the UK.
In 2020, Dr. Hilary Cass was commissioned to lead a comprehensive review of Britain's public health service, the NHS's gender identity services amidst growing concerns over the adequacy and appropriateness of support provided to transgender youth. The ensuing...
Judy Virago imagines a trans-childhood where puberty blockers prevent torturous teen years and concludes New Zealand is on the right path.
In my second year of primary school, I made a new friend. His name was Gabriel, like the angel, and he had long beautiful blonde hair. He told me...
