Currently, Guernsey’s adoption laws do not extend the same facilities to gay, lesbian and unmarried couples as they do to heterosexual married couples. Those laws are over 50 years old, and a proposal for change is being put before the States of Guernsey this month. If successful, the laws will be updated so that a…
Do you know anyone who is transgender? It’s fair to say many people don’t know how to speak to or about transgender people. So what do the terms involved mean and what’s considered polite? With Bruce Jenner’s transformation to Caityln much in the news recently, the BBC have come up with a list of terms and a useful…
Jersey has passed an anti-discrimination law that protects people on the grounds of gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time. Click here for the full story.
A consultation into Union Civile has been launched today by the Policy Council. Views from everyone in the island are being sought, as it is decided whether Guernsey people of all sexualities can enter into a legally recognised and binding civil union. The States of Guernsey will debate the issue in the autumn. It wants a…
Transliving International offers a helpline, advice, information, counselling and a self-help support group for transvestites, transsexuals and their partners and families. Helpline, monthly social functions and a tri-annual international magazine for members.
Press for Change campaigns for equality and respect for people who are transsexual, transvestite or transgenderist. Provides advice and advocacy and a range of information, training and publications to educate the public and help people attain/maintain their civil rights. e-mail: office@pfc.org.uk
Mermaids is a support group for children and young people who have gender identity problems, their parents, carers and professionals. Offers information, support and befriending. Some meetings held in London and provides local contacts elsewhere in the UK. There are now some meetings in the North of England. Meetings are for members only. In contact…
The Gender Trust offers a helpline and other services for people who are transsexual, gender dysphoric or transgenderist. Volunteer run information line. Befriending, with a confidential contact system for members. Self-help through a membership society. Information on specialist help, including counselling, psychotherapy, psychiatrists. Newsletter and publications. e-mail: info@gendertrust.org.uk
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society provides information, training and assistance with policy development to all those in a position to improve the lives of people experiencing gender variance, including professionals and family members. Also assist individuals who experience gender variance. E-mail: info@gires.org.uk
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