Fighting for legal protections against discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare.
Approaching the community with a commitment to learning, self-reflection, and respecting individual self-identification. 🌈 Intersection with LGBTQ+ Culture
Navigating barriers to gender-affirming care, which is recognized as life-saving by major medical organizations.
Despite increased visibility, the transgender community faces unique hurdles that require specific advocacy within and outside the LGBTQ+ movement.
Gender identity (who you are) is distinct from sexual orientation (who you are attracted to); trans people can identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer.
The transgender community includes a wide spectrum of identities, reflecting a diverse range of gender expressions and lived experiences.