#transgender
'I read, watch movies, listen to music... My life, as a trans woman, is very ordinary indeed'
‘People out there will tell you being transgender is as simple as filling in a form. I can assure you that it is not,’ writes Aoife Martin.
JK Rowling publishes new blog post after controversial comments about transgender women
The Harry Potter author wrote about aspects of her troubled past in a blog post.
JK Rowling criticised for tweets about transgender people
On Twitter, Rowling mocked the use of the term ‘people who menstruate’.
Trans people with gender-aligned passports and birth certificates less likely to feel suicidal, new research finds
More than 22,000 trans men and women were surveyed for the study.
JK Rowling voices support for woman sacked after transgender tweets
Maya Forstater lost her job after tweeting that she opposed proposals to reform the UK Gender Recognition Act.
'Devastating': Trans people on wrong waiting list for years after referrals were 'misplaced'
Over 100 people were affected by the HSE’s error.
Three complaints about RTÉ Prime Time's report on transgender issues rejected by BAI
One complainant argued the programme was “harmful to transgender people”.
'It pens people in': The challenges of accessing transgender healthcare in Ireland
Transgender people speak of the challenges of transitioning in Ireland.
Vatican issues document rejecting idea that people can choose or change gender
The document was immediately denounced by LGBT Catholics as contributing to bigotry and violence.
Pentagon issues new limits on transgender troops
The latest action was swiftly condemned by Democrats and civil rights advocates.
Transgender in Ireland: What are the laws around changing your gender?
The government is considering proposals to allow children aged 16 and 17 to self-declare their gender.
US Supreme Court allows for Trump's restrictions on transgender troops to come into effect
The high court today reversed lower-court orders preventing the Pentagon from implementing its plans.
RTÉ defends plans to feature Graham Linehan in Prime Time report on transgender issues
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition opposing the appearance of the Father Ted co-writer.
Explainer: What is a 'terf' and what's going on with the UK's debate on transgender rights?
Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 is being considered by the government.
Harris says abortion legislation doesn't mention the word 'abortion' for legal reasons
The Health Minister also said he wants the Bill to be inclusive of members of the trans community.
Five people charged with murder of transgender prostitute in Paris
Hundreds of sex workers and activists marched in Paris in memory of Vanesa Campos last week
99 people had gender recognition certs granted last year
The certificates allow a person to be legally recognised by the State under the gender they identify.
Opinion: 'Under 16s should be able to access gender recognition with parental consent'
FLAC has also recommended that there should be recognition for intersex and non-binary gender identities, writes Eilis Barry.
Lydia Foy: The woman at the heart of securing transgender rights in Ireland
Flac (Free Legal Advice Centres) has produced a comprehensive history of Foy’s right for justice in a report.
Life as a woman with HIV: 'We're stigmatised because we're looked upon as if we're easy'
1,747 women have been diagnosed with HIV in Ireland since 2003.
Transgender woman able to breastfeed in first recorded case
A combination of medicines and hormones was able to induce lactation, and the baby’s growth and feeding habits were all normal.
Judge rules transgender people are free to enlist in the US military from January
The move will be seen as a blow to President Donald Trump.
Caitlyn Jenner says she owes her Olympic gold medals to the 'little Caitlyn living in her'
The former decathlete won gold for the US at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
Transgender player blocked from lining out in women's Aussie Rules league
Hannah Mouncey says she is ‘extremely disappointed’ with the AFL’s decision.
Greek people will no longer have to be sterilised before changing gender identity
People can also make the decision from the age of 15.
Minister 'inspired' after meeting with young transgender and non-binary people
Doherty said she would review the position of non-binary and young trans people in the Gender Recognition Act.
'There's a constant fear we will be attacked, intimidated or called slurs'
Seven in 10 young LGBT+ people believe schools in Ireland are not safe places.
Transgender troops can continue to serve in US military for now, says Defense Secretary
Transgender troops can continue to serve while the Pentagon studies an order by Trump to ban them from US forces.
'Cruel decision': Trump signs order barring transgender people from US military
Trump has said he did the Pentagon a “great favour” by banning transgender troops.
Varadkar says transgender people will never be banned from serving in Irish Defence Forces
Donald Trump this week said that transgender people would not be able to serve in the US military.
Hundreds protest in New York against ban on transgender troops
The US president said yesterday that the military cannot be ‘burdened’ with the medical costs and ‘disruption’ involved.
'An appalling attack': Trump criticised for saying transgender people can't serve in US military
It is estimated that as many as 15,000 transgender people work in the US military.
Chelsea Manning released from prison in US
The US Army confirmed that she had left Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.
'It will show the government cherishes them as much as any other' - Seanad passes Gender Recognition Amendment Bill
The amendments allow people under 16 to receive gender recognition with parental consent.
Caitlyn Jenner's message to Donald Trump over LGBTQ rights: 'Call me'
Jenner says moves by the White House have been ‘a disaster’.
'I want to enlighten him': Trump inauguration singer speaks out against transgender policy
She joined a raft of other voices calling for Trump’s move to be rolled back.
Trump overturns Obama's school protections for transgender students
Schools will now decide whether students should use restrooms based on their gender identity.
Rose of Tralee festival says it has not banned transgender women from entering
This is contrary to reports this morning.
The Irish Girl Guides is to start allowing transgender children into their ranks
Children who are male on their birth cert but who self-identify as female will be allowed to join.
Obama 'considering reducing Chelsea Manning's prison sentence'
She has served seven years of a 35-year sentence for leaking classified material.
Download our app
