Tag: Obama Administration
Trump’s Attack on Trans Students has International Impact
In the past 48 hours, the world was reminded in three gruesome incidents that transgender people are subjected to violence and discrimination every day.
TLDEF Statement Regarding Removal of Federal Guidance That Protects Transgender Children
The Trump Administration has withdrawn two letters providing guidance to schools across the nation about transgender student protections under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Trump Administration Must Maintain Commitment to LGBTIQ People
OutRight Action International, the global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer (LGBTIQ) human rights organisation, calls on the upcoming Trump administration to maintain important policies and programs introduced by the Obama administration to safeguard the human rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere.
TLDEF Applauds Obama Administration for Directing Schools to Allow Transgender Students to Use Appropriate Bathrooms
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) applauds the Obama Administration for issuing a directive to all public schools in the U.S stating they must allow transgender students to use bathrooms that match who they are as boys and girls.
HUD Proposes Stronger Protections for Transgender People In Emergency Shelter
Proposed rule change would require emergency housing be made available without regard to gender identity.
White House Announces Support for Equality Act
Today, the Human Rights Campaign, (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, reacted to news that the Obama Administration has endorsed the Equality Act.