Tag: TENI
Despite Rise in Positive Visibility, Trans People Still Face High Levels of Violence
Today (20th November) is Trans Day of Remembrance. This is an international day of commemoration that memoralises the lives lost in the course of the year due to transphobia and it also raises awareness of the violence trans people can face simply because they are trans. The Trans Day of Remembrance began in 1998 in the United States in response to the murder of Rita Hester, a trans woman.
TENI Welcomes News of Settlement in Lydia Foy Case
Yesterday (28th October), Lydia Foy reached a settlement in her 21 year legal battle against the State to have her female gender recognised. Settlement was reached after the State declared a ‘firm intention’ to enact gender recognition legislation in 2015.
Ireland : First Employers Seminar on Transgender Equality and Diversity
Leading Irish companies met today for the first time to discuss how they can support transgender employees in their workplaces. The seminar “Creating Transgender Inclusive Workplaces” is jointly organised by GLEN Diversity Champions programme and Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI).
Positive Visibility Matters at GAZE Film Festival
My Transgender Journey to air during special screening at this year’s GAZE film festival. A new short film produced by Anna Rodgers & Zlata Filipovic for TENI will also be launched at the event.
Ireland: Revised Bill Will Allow Legal Recognition of 16 and 17 Years Olds
On Tuesday (17th June) Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, published a revised General Scheme of the Gender Recognition Bill following Cabinet approval. The new scheme provides a pathway for legal recognition for 16 and 17 years olds.
Ireland : New Report Documents Hate Crimes Against Transgender People
Today Wednesday June 18th TENI are launching the STAD: Stop Transphobia and Discrimination Report.