TransActual

Advocating, informing and empowering. By trans people, for trans people. https://www.transactual.org.uk Press: press@transactual.org.uk  Social media policy: http://transactual.org.uk/socials

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2024-03-09 17:00:59

Transphobic hate crime in the UK increased by 56% between 2021 and 2022 and a further 11% in the past year. Source: Home Office (2023)
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#StopTransphobia #EndTransphobia #Transgender #Trans #Nonbinary #TransMan #TransWoman #FTM #MTF
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2024-03-09 14:00:52

Research Request 🚨
Diana Alguacil is conducting research on how debates about transgender and/or non-binary people affect people in the UK.
If you:
- Identify as transgender / non-binary & 18+
- Have resided in the UK for the last 6 years, except for absences shorter than a year
- Are fluent in English (even if it isn’t your first language)
Please follow this link to the survey: https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OhI8YT6f7QyTH0
#Transgender #Trans #TransWoman #TransMen #Nonbinary #Research #Survey #LGBT #LGBTQA
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2024-03-08 12:00:49

"During my transition, I discovered packing boxers. I loved the idea and knew they would provide me with immense gender euphoria. However, every reputable brand was located overseas. This lack of access to gender-affirming products in the UK encouraged me to launch Casual Reign early in 2023." 🏳️‍⚧️
Read more by visiting https://transactual.org.uk/blog/2023/10/21/using-my-experience-to-help-others/
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#Positivity #Transgender #Trans #LGBT
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2024-02-19 18:03:57

We don't know when it's happening yet, but we know that it will be happening in the next 12 months...A general election is brewing.
Make sure that:
1. You're registered to vote.
2. You've got ID to take with you (or you're doing a postal or proxy vote)
More info at www.transactual.org.uk/vote
#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #LGBTQIA #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBT #Queer #GeneralElection #Politics
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2024-01-28 17:00:53

This #FundingSunday we want to highlight another amazing LGBTQI organisation. Our friends at Imaan LGBTQI do fantastic work for LGBTQI Muslims in the UK.
You can donate to them at: https://www.justgiving.com/imaan-lgbtqi
#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #LGBTQIA #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBT #Queer
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2023-11-18 20:00:08

“I am in favour of equality. I don’t really care how people want to live their lives, if they are not hurting anyone then equality is equality and you should fight for somebody else’s rights as strongly as you fight for your own because that is how we get true equality. For me I want people to be their true authentic self whatever that may". Dawn Butler, 2018.
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#TransAllyship #Trans #NonBinary
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2023-11-18 14:00:50

"As a non-binary UK citizen I am not able to marry or to travel abroad. To apply for a marriage license or a passport I am required to lie about my gender."
Non-binary people are still not legally recognised in the UK and are forced to legally identify with the binary of male and female in order to get a driving license, to travel, and to get married.
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#Trans #NonBinary #Discrimination
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2023-11-17 18:01:04

“The loudest voices that speak against us are not the majority. It may feel like the world is against us at times, but there are countless people who believe in our right to live authentic lives.” Asterisk
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#Trans #NonBinary #Transgender
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2023-11-06 18:00:40

"The biggest barrier that I have faced and still face is my own fear of other people's reactions to me being trans." Danni
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#Trans #NonBinary #Transgender
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2023-10-28 19:00:09

"My parents are the only people I am out to in my family and they frequently use the wrong pronouns, but not maliciously. I hope they'll get it over time, and I'll keep reminding them. It's frustrating and sometimes it makes me upset. There are certain other family members I don't feel comfortable or safe to come out to because I know they won't get it at all."
#Trans #NonBinary #ComingOut
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2023-10-09 19:00:41

“I am non-binary. For me that means that I experience myself as partly male, partly female. In a way, I experience myself as neither and also both. I think the world would be a more beautiful place if we all learned to grow more comfortable with the idea of duality, inbetweenness, fluidity and uncertainty.“ Fox.
Alt text: Photo of Fox, a white non-binary person who is wearing gender non-conforming clothing.
#Trans #NonBinary #Transgender
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2023-10-05 12:38:00

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@npub1jcr…mmeq these are things that we do bring up and do challenge, yes.

2023-09-15 17:00:09

“Trans people aren’t a threat to anyone; hate born by ignorance is. All trans (including non binary) people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, no matter who we are and where we are at with our medical and social transition. Look beyond the hype and fear-mongering in the press. Become the representation you want to see yourself.” Fox Fisher
Alt text: Picture of Fox wearing a grey shirt and a dark greenie beanie hat. Text as in post.
#Trans #Nonbinary #TransRights
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2023-09-03 15:00:00

Indigo is raising funds for HRT, surgery, and support. Donate if you can, share if you can't: https://gofund.me/6898dbe4
"I am raising money for this journey tp get hormones and treatment so I can finally be happy in my body and soul and be the woman I've always wished and wanted to be." Indigo.
#TransSupport #TransFundraiser #Trans

2023-08-27 17:00:52

Help a trans man leave Jordan, where the transition process is forbidden. Donate if you can, share if you can't: https://gofund.me/d7c72842
"Recently, I got accepted into a university in Europe. Studying is the only way to leave the country and start transitioning. This opportunity will help relieve years of stress and discomfort. Please help me live a life; any support you can give means the world."
#InternationalSolidarity #TransSafety #TransFundraiser

2023-08-26 10:00:17

Wishing a happy Manchester Pride to those attending today!
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#Pride #ManchesterPride #TransPride
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2023-08-14 17:01:43

“Spend time looking after yourself and being with the people who love and support you. Stay away from toxic media if it’s messing with your mental health. Be kind to yourself and keep growing.” Ash
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#SelfCare #MentalHealthMonday #MetalHealthMatters
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2023-08-13 13:00:07

Every Sunday we share trans people's fundraisers on our page.
If you would like submit a request for your fundraiser to be shared, please fill out our form https://form.typeform.com/to/d9TRHjOE?typeform-source=chipmunk-wisteria-x4h6.squarespace.com
Please note that we can get a lot of requests and aim to share fundraisers 2 - 4 weeks after we receive them.
#FundingSunday #TransFundraiser #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #InternationalSolidarity #LGBTI #LGBT #TransRights #TransSafety
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2023-08-12 13:00:13

“Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously.” Article 12, UN Rights of the Child.
Reference: https://downloads.unicef.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/UNCRC_summary-1.pdf
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#TransRights #Trans #InternationalYouthDay
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2023-08-11 17:02:29

Leaked snippets from the trans schools guidance suggests it's not just the Equality Act the government does not understand. They do not understand the most basic bits of the law about names.
Legal opinion is pretty clear: "in general, children of any age can make their own decision about the change of [...] name."
If anyone tells you otherwise, show them this: https://www.transactual.org.uk/names-cyp-legal
#Trans #Deedpoll #TransRights
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2023-08-09 17:02:17

This month we're revisiting all of the articles from our 'our lives, our healthcare' project. Too many people in the UK face healthcare inequalities, and all too often it’s overlooked.
You can read Isolde's story 'Reclaiming the sunrise'' on our website: https://www.transactual.org.uk/health-inequality
#Trans #TransHealth
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2023-08-09 11:01:53

*Research request*
I'm a trainee clinical psychologist and as part of my thesis I hope to explore the coming out experience of young adults (18-25) from ethnic minority backgrounds to their families and communities of origin while they were minors.
Participants will receive £10 for their involvement.
To take part or for more information email me at js1461@canterbury.ac.uk
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2023-08-06 11:00:23

“I play a game on the console to vent frustrations of the day, I then relax in bed by reading and discovering new music. It’s nice to have other worlds and emotions to explore."
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#SelfCare #Trans #Nonbinary
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2023-08-05 19:00:33

We'd recommend taking a look at this report 'Gender, Care, & Equity': https://www.urbanhealthcouncil.com/reports-playbooks/gender-care-equity
"Gender is an important factor to consider when it comes to planning kind and robust healthcare...We must also consider Trans People: how can we better understand their organ function in the context of the gendered experiences of being both trans and expected to fulfil a role of “man” or “woman”?"
#Healthcare #Intersectionality #TransHealth

2023-08-05 13:00:04

Leaked snippets from the trans schools guidance suggests it's not just the Equality Act the government does not understand. They do not understand the most basic bits of the law about names.
Legal opinion is pretty clear: "in general, children of any age can make their own decision about the change of [...] name."
If anyone tells you otherwise, show them this:
https://www.transactual.org.uk/names-cyp-legal
#Trans #Deedpoll #TransRights
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2023-07-30 15:00:15

Help Ambz: trans person facing homelessness. Donate if you can, share if you can't: https://gofund.me/1ed08a26
'Despite holding a high paying job in the technical field of product and UX design, and paying thousands upon thousands in tax during this time, the system has left Ambz behind following their redundancy. All the savings they had raised for life-saving gender affirmation surgery have been demolished, and they are now unable to pay their expenses.'
#TransFundraiser #TransSafety