Let’s hope they don’t find a trans gene!!

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Poland’s first Trans MP

Anna Grodzka represents Poland’s Palikot anti-clerical party,and is the first Transsexual member of parliament She has been sworn in, in what has traditionally been a socially conservative country. Fifty-seven-year-old Anna Grodzka was previously a man, known as Krzysztof, before having surgery in Thailand. Analysts say the electoral success of the party they represent is a sign of the waning influence of the Church. The party, the Palikot Movement, has taken a strong anti-clerical stance, criticising Roman Catholic priests who get involved in politics. It surprised many observers by winning 10% of the vote in the general election, making it the third largest political grouping in the Polish parliament. Anna Grodzka, quoted by the Associated Press, said the voters “wanted a modern Poland, a Poland open to variety, a Poland where all people would feel good regardless of their differences. .

Historic Australian Ruling

Thursday, 6th October 2011: A consortium of organisations representing transgender and intersex people around Australia today welcomed the High Court of Australia’s decision to uphold the appeal of two trans men who challenged the interpretation of the West Australian Gender Reassignment Act (2001), saying that they hoped the decision would set a precedent for the way similar laws around the country would be applied. Sally Goldner, spokesperson for TransGender Victoria said “The High Court ruled that the law should be applied in a beneficial way that makes life easier, not harder for people, and therefore that there was no justification for requiring people to have costly and unnecessary surgeries in order to have their sex recognised.” Goldner added that the decision “is in line with the findings of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Sex Files Report in 2009 which recommended that surgery should not be considered a necessary pre- requisite for the legal recognition of a change of sex.” Aram Hosie, spokesperson for the WA Gender Project said “Previously transsexual people in Western Australia, as in other parts of the country, have been unable to legally amend their sex without invasive, medically unnecessary surgeries that may be unwanted, impractical or unattainable.” “This has resulted in difficulties in proving ones identity on essential documentation, a loss of privacy, and the risk of exposure to discrimination, harassment and sometimes even violence.” Hosie added that “in Western Australia in particular, a person’s inability to legally amend their sex leaves them without any legal discrimination protections.” “The High Court’s decision will now make it much easier for transsexual people in Western Australia to obtain documentation that accurately reflects their identity and physical appearance. In turn, this will further help those same people to more easily obtain discrimination protection under West Australian law.” Peter Hyndal, spokesperson for A Gender Agenda said he hoped that the decision would “set a precedent about the way that laws governing the recognition of sex in Australian should operate, and so help make life easier for transsexual men and women in Western Australia and the rest of the country.” “To this end, we call on other State and Territory Governments around Australia to reflect the High Court’s decision in their interpretation and administration of the law and to act on the recommendations of the Australian Human Rights Commission Sex Files report” Hyndal added. “We would also like to acknowledge that this historic case would not have been possible without the generous pro bono support of Freehills. Freehills commitment to this case over more than three years demonstrates their support for human rights in Australia, and we are very grateful for their efforts. We congratulate AH and AB – and also people like Conor Montgomery in NSW – for their courage and determination in tackling unfair situations. They make a huge difference for the lives of many other people in standing up for what they believe.” – ends – The full high court decision is available online at: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/42.html

Gender Identity – Historic Australian ruling

Wpath press release

A consortium of organisations representing transgender and intersex people around Australia today welcomed the High Court of Australia’s decision to uphold the appeal of two trans men who challenged the interpretation of the West Australian Gender Reassignment Act (2001), saying that they hoped the decision would set a precedent for the way similar laws around the country would be applied. Sally Goldner, spokesperson for TransGender Victoria said “The High Court ruled that the law should be applied in a beneficial way that makes life easier, not harder for people, and therefore that there was no justification for requiring people to have costly and unnecessary surgeries in order to have their sex recognised.” Goldner added that the decision “is in line with the findings of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Sex Files Report in 2009 which recommended that surgery should not be considered a necessary pre- requisite for the legal recognition of a change of sex.” Aram Hosie, spokesperson for the WA Gender Project said “Previously transsexual people in Western Australia, as in other parts of the country, have been unable to legally amend their sex without invasive, medically unnecessary surgeries that may be unwanted, impractical or unattainable.” “This has resulted in difficulties in proving ones identity on essential documentation, a loss of privacy, and the risk of exposure to discrimination, harassment and sometimes even violence.” Hosie added that “in Western Australia in particular, a person’s inability to legally amend their sex leaves them without any legal discrimination protections.” “The High Court’s decision will now make it much easier for transsexual people in Western Australia to obtain documentation that accurately reflects their identity and physical appearance. In turn, this will further help those same people to more easily obtain discrimination protection under West Australian law.” Peter Hyndal, spokesperson for A Gender Agenda said he hoped that the decision would “set a precedent about the way that laws governing the recognition of sex in Australian should operate, and so help make life easier for transsexual men and women in Western Australia and the rest of the country.” “To this end, we call on other State and Territory Governments around Australia to reflect the High Court’s decision in their interpretation and administration of the law and to act on the recommendations of the Australian Human Rights Commission Sex Files report” Hyndal added. “We would also like to acknowledge that this historic case would not have been possible without the generous pro bono support of Freehills. Freehills commitment to this case over more than three years demonstrates their support for human rights in Australia, and we are very grateful for their efforts. We congratulate AH and AB – and also people like Conor Montgomery in NSW – for their courage and determination in tackling unfair situations. They make a huge difference for the lives of many other people in standing up for what they believe.” – ends – The full high court decision is available online at: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/42.html

New Standards of Care

April 1, 2011
World Professional Association for Transgender Health Welcomes IOM Report
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Board of Directors welcomes this week’s release of a new report on disparities in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health from the Institute of Medicine (IOM). This important document marks the first time the IOM has directed inquiry into the health status of and barriers experienced by LGBT people. The report authors recommend further support for methodological research relating to LGBT health and the systematic collection of data regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

Dr. Walter Bockting, the Association’s President, said, “For transgender health in the United States, the release of the Institute of Medicine report on LGBT health is a true milestone. The fact that the report acknowledges that transgender health is an important area of study and intervention holds much promise for improving access to quality transgender care. As WPATH President, it was an honor to serve on the Committee that prepared this report. Now is the time for our members and the larger scientific community to help carry out one of the report’s main recommendations: To implement a research agenda that expands all aspects of the evidence base for transgender-specific health care.”

Disparities in health and access to health care for transgender people have been documented in a number of needs assessment studies and community surveys, but a lack of recognition has limited the applicability of these early studies. The IOM report calls for “a comprehensive research training program that would raise awareness of LGBT health issues among researchers.” WPATH agrees that such a program would greatly benefit transgender and transsexual people and lead to better application of research, and better health outcomes for the clients and patients our Association members serve. We look forward to seeing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) response to the recommendations in the report, and are hopeful that the report’s recommendations will be implemented in the near future.

 

WPATH

£150 a deterrant or a value?

A Perth Sheriff Court heard how Terry Porter, 19, of Kinross, Scotland, hurled threats of violence at Chloe Dow on May 8 after banging on the door of a home occupied by Dow and Oliver Bond.

A prosecutor told the court that when Porter learned Dow was
transgender he shouted, “Get up or I’ll drag you out or knock you out.
You’re a mutant. What a state. You look like a freak.” After coming to the bedroom door, Porter reportedly elbowed Dow and told her she was
“disgusting” before being ushered off the property.

According to the article, Porter admitted to arriving uninvited at the
residence and insisting that Dow vacate the bedroom, as well
“breaching the peace by behaving in a threatening or abusive manner
likely to cause fear and alarm.”

Porter’s attorney, who admitted that his client had been drinking heavily, described Porter’s behavior as “immature.”

While the standard fine for breach of the peace is £200, Porter was fined £350, the additional £150 for the transgender prejudice.

Trans Children

Anyone in the UK wishing to undergo sex reassignment surgery has to attain the age of 18 before they can legally begin hormone treatment and have genital surgery.

The onset of puberty is often a very distressing time for any such person. In the case of a person born with a female body who identifies as male, the onset of puberty introduces menstruation, a change of shape and breast growth.

For the child born with male genitalia that are foreign to the felt sense of self, they face the onset of facial hair, muscle growth and the masulinastion of the face which can only be change by drastic surgery later in life.

If you need an inspiring example of what ‘doing nothing’ can avoid watch this:                                      http://tinyurl.com/3vuwpbf