Tag: transgender
Medical schools teaching little about gay health
Future doctors aren’t learning much about the unique health needs of gays and lesbians, a survey of medical school deans suggests.
Priest’s New Book Fires Back at Church’s Intolerance
New book suggests inclusion by examining historical examples of worship of gay, lesbian martyrs.
New York City’s LGBT Community and Elected Officials Condemn the Murder of a Transgender Woman
The New York City lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community stands in solidarity with the family and friends of Camila Guzman, a transgender woman found brutally murdered in her apartment on Monday, August 1. The community also calls for the media to report this story accurately and responsibly.
HRC Praises New Federal Guidance on Protecting Transgender Federal Workers
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest LGBT civil rights organisation, today praised the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for publishing guidance regarding transgender federal employees. Pursuant to a June 2009 presidential memorandum regarding federal employees, OPM added gender identity to the categories protected under the equal employment opportunity policy for Executive Branch positions.
Chaz Bono, Cheryl Kilodavis to Appear at Groundbreaking Conference for Families of Transgender Children
The Gender Odyssey Family conference is pleased to welcome Chaz Bono and Cheryl Kilodavis as this year’s featured keynote speakers. Chaz and Cheryl will be profiling their best-selling books, “Transition” and “My Princess Boy,” respectively.
New Data Links Anti-Gay School Bullying with Suicide, HIV, STDs
A new study from the Family Acceptance Project links anti-gay victimisation in middle and high school with a variety of health and mental health problems, including increased risks of suicide attempts and HIV/AIDS.