Most people – including most transgender people – are either male or female. But some people don't neatly fit into the categories of "man" or "woman," or “male” or “female.” For example, some people have a gender that blends elements of being a man or a woman, or a gender that is ...

2022 .S Y 6 Overview The U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) was administered online in English and Spanish and open to binary and nonbinary transgender people aged 16 and older residing in the United States, a U.S. territory,

See other materials like this at our About Transgender People resource hub! "I'm a transgender woman. That means my birth certificate said 'male,' but I always knew I was a girl. I was so relieved when I told my mom about how I felt – and instead of being mad, she was supportive."

Transgender people come from every region of the United States and around the world, from every racial and ethnic background, and from every faith community. Transgender people are your classmates, your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends. With approximately 1.4 million transgender adults in ...

Oct 22, 2024 · A Lifeline for Trans Youth: Puberty Blockers, Explained For many trans youth, especially those who have long been consistent in their gender identity, doctors may prescribe puberty-pausing medications.

Nov 27, 2024 · A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization.

Learning to be an ally to the transgender people in your life, or to transgender people overall, is an ongoing process. Some ways to be a good ally are simple and easy, while others require more time, energy, and commitment. Whether you’re looking for information on supporting a transgender person ...

About Gender. Understanding what it is like to be transgender can be hard, especially if you have never met a transgender person. Transgender is a broad term that can be used to describe people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be when they were born. “Trans” is often used as shorthand for transgender.

Trans Legal Survival Guide 5 You can also make some choices in advance with a document called a “living will” or “advance directive.” Traditionally, these documents focus on what care you would want that could extend

During Lesbian Visibility Week, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, National Center for Transgender Equality, and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund honor the lives and experiences of transgender and non-binary lesbians.