Women, Gender, and Sex

In pleadings to the high court, attorneys for McGrane said he does not agree with the decision by the state Court of Appeals that a 2022 law permitting doctors to perform the procedure through the 15th week of pregnancy trumps the older statute.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – T C Wheelers, Inc., which operates T.C. Wheelers Bar & Pizzeria in Tonawanda, New York, violated federal law when management and employees harassed an employee because of his gender identity, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order overturning the previous administration's ban on the service of transgender individuals in the military.

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Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that maintains vigorous enforcement of federal civil rights laws on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, and sex, and restores the rule of law by revising certain provisions that go beyond the plain meaning of the law as enacted by Congress.

Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline provides anonymous 24/7 abortion helpline support (call or text) and medical information to people having an abortion at home.

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Transgender individuals and communities experience shocking amounts of violence and discrimination. This section offers some information on the staggering rates of violence that trans and non-binary people face, although it should be noted that data is limited. In addition to experiencing high rates of domestic and sexual violence, trans and non-binary people are often the targets of transphobic hate crimes and state violence. As always, listening to and believing survivors is critical.

Capturing Hate In an effort to address the shortcomings of federal surveys and to supplement other

“We Are Saving Human Lives Around The World.” see something, Say Something A international Human Rights Organization “

Transgender people face extraordinary levels of physical and sexual violence, whether on the streets, at school or work, at home, or at the hands of government officials. More than one in four trans people has faced a bias-driven assault, and rates are higher for trans women and trans people of color. NCTE is working with anti-violence groups, women’s rights groups, racial justice groups, and federal and state law enforcement agencies to combat anti-trans violence. This effort cannot be limited to just Transgender Day of Remembrance. Public education, policy change and community efforts are needed to address the complex causes of anti-trans violence and ensure victims can receive support.

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BTAC is the only national non-profit organization lead by black trans people working to collectively address inequities faced by black transgender people.

GATE campaigns globally for trans,gender diverse and intersex equality GATE is an international advocacy organization working towards justice and equality for trans, gender diverse and intersex communities. Rooted in our movements, we work collaboratively with strategic partners at the global level to provide knowledge, resources and access to UN mechanisms and bodies. We give voice toGlobal Action for Trans Equality

Callen-Lorde provides an affirming environment where patients can receive hormone therapy as well as engage in an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider and/or a mental health provider to […]

TGEU is a membership-based organisation working to strengthen the rights and wellbeing of trans people in Europe and Central Asia.

Secrecy and ignorance fuel the discrimination intersex people face throughout the world. This explainer provides answers to some common questions—and information about the movement to secure intersex people’s rights.

Transgender and gender nonconforming students have the right to be safe and to be yourself at school. That is why the American Civil Liberties Union and GLSEN have put together this guide to inform

Intersex people are born with sex characteristics (including genitals, gonads and chromosome patterns) that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies. Experts estimate that up to 1.7 percent of the population are born with intersex traits. In recent years, awareness of intersex people, and recognition of the specific human rights abuses that they face, has grown, thanks to the work of intersex human rights defenders. Human rights abuses against intersex people include, but are not limited to:

The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.

Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.

We prioritize the needs of black trans men, black trans women and black trans GNC/Non-binary people. Pass The Equality Act!

Gender

A website with resources and links to support the fight for trans rights

Aftershock, a grimly revealing new documentary, focuses on grieving families in a system that endangers women of colour

GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah joined every Democrat in voting for her confirmation to the court.