Tag: Trans Youth
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Transgender Youth and Advocacy Groups Take Legal Action Against North Carolina’s Health Care Ban
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A lawsuit, supported by LGBTQ+ rights groups and the child's parents, has been filed against North Carolina's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
The child, identified as Victor Voe in the lawsuit, asserts that the ban is unconstitutional and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of...
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has never been one to shy away from tackling important social issues, and the show’s latest episode was no different, with non-binary cast member Molly Kearney making a powerful statement in support of trans rights.
Kearney made the statement during the “Weekend Update” segment on 15...
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USA: Arizona Passes Bill Restricting Gender-Affirming Medical Care For Trans Youth
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Republican lawmakers in the U.S. state of Arizona have passed new legislation that will restrict access to gender-affirming medical care for trans youth in the state.
Senate Bill 1138 (SB 1138) was approved by the state’s Republican-led House on Thursday the 24th of March, with 31 votes to 26.
According to...
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“It Made Me Feel Like I Actually Belonged” Trans Teen Elected Homecoming Queen In Florida
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Evan Bialosuknia has made history at Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida, after she became their first trans student to be elected homecoming queen.
Elected overwhelmingly by her fellow students, 17-year-old Bialosuknia described the moment as historic and leaving her feeling accepted and with a sense of belonging.
"It made me...
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Study Shows that Supportive Adults Are Key In Reducing HIV Among Trans Youth
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A recent study out of the United States has highlighted the need for trans-inclusive training for health providers, trans-inclusive sexuality education, and supportive adults, in the fight to reduce the rates of HIV transmission in trans-youth.
Published in Pediatrics the study which is titled, Transgender Youth Experiences and Perspectives Related...