Mermaids warns of transphobic cyber-bullying
Trans advocacy organisation, Mermaids, has warned of the high levels of cyber-bullying young trans people face, which often leave them afraid to come out.
Trans Youth
Update: Montana legislators reject anti-trans bill
Legislators in Montana, US have rejected a bill which proposed to ban young trans people from accessing gender-affirming healthcare and medical treatment.
Iowa and Oklahoma propose bills against gender-affirming healthcare
Both Iowa and Oklahoma have proposed bills which would prevent young trans people from accessing gender-affirming medical treatment.
US Republican introduces anti-trans bill
Florida state representative, Greg Steube, recently put forward a bill which could ban trans girls from participating in school sports.
Study explores trans youth dating difficulties
Study by the University of Michigan, found many trans and gender diverse young people experience difficulties regarding dating and relationships.
Biden to restore trans bathroom protections
Newly elected US president, Joe Biden, has vowed to restore bathroom protections for the country’s trans community, which were enforced under Obama’s presidency but later scrapped by Donald Trump.
Elliot Page urges lawmakers to protect trans youth
Trans actor Elliot Page, known for his roles in Umbrella Academy and Juno, has urged US lawmakers to protect trans youth, following a string of anti-trans laws across multiple American states.