The #MCSW is proud to be sponsoring Trans Period Pride! Join the Massachusetts National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition on July 16th, 6-8pm at the Boston Public Library for a Consciousness Raising discussion about trans experiences with menstruation. This event is free and open to all. Please RSVP using the QR code.
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How we talk about #transgenderyouth matters. It shapes perceptions, policies, and the well-being of our nation’s young people. Our research looks at framing we can ALL use when talking about transgender youth to help them grow into healthy, happy adults. One suggestion: Sharing positive stories of transgender youth who get the support and care they need illustrates the importance of affirming policies. By lifting up good outcomes, we foster understanding of what support can look like. Learn more about strategies for effectively communicating about transgender youth: https://bit.ly/3VJdfJ6
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Today is Transgender Day Of Remembrance – a day where we grieve the lives that have been lost to anti-transgender violence. We honor those we’ve lost and celebrate trans power and resilience. Learn more and get involved at https://bit.ly/3G4nL3f.
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Gender-Affirming Care for Children and Teens in NC: What's Happening at DukeChildren's and Beyond 🗓️ A Virtual Panel and Discussion Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 8-9pm A panel of experts from Duke Children's will discuss the current legislation surrounding gender-affirming care in NC, how it is impacting transgender youth, and how Duke Health is responding. https://lnkd.in/gN99xua5
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To restore hope among vulnerable communities that have been affected by poverty, abuse, violence, disease and other natural calamities. @QMediaAdvocacy | YALI-RLCEA
Catch us this Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, as we navigate the urgency of ending violence and discrimination to transgender women and women in all diversities. Under the theme “UNDERSTANDING SGBV IN A RURAL CONTEXT” #EndSGBVNow #TransRights #SGBVprevention #EmpowermentThroughAction #RuralWomenMatter #DiversityAndInclusion #ConsentIsKey #ResilienceInAction
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Advancing the profession and effective practice of marriage and family therapy in the state of Texas.
Earn 1 Diversity & Cultural Competency CEU with this presentation, "Supporting Families of Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Gender Creative Youth." This on-demand webinar is aimed at helping clinicians understand and support families of transgender youth. Learn about common challenges and tools to create an empowered, compassionate family space. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3XaO1Uz
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#TransAwarenessWeek aims to highlight both the progress and unfinished work in the fight for transgender and non-binary equality. It is important to help change the culture, making society a better, safer place for everyone. See the work we are doing here: https://lnkd.in/eEFY7_aw
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Pleased to read this commentary in Cell highlighting some of the key issues faced today by transgender people in STEM. "Appeals to professionalism have greater consequences for people with intersecting marginalized identities, such as for trans women of color, who face additional, uniquely racialized pressures to perform femininity." https://lnkd.in/e2yAdtfW
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National Spokesman & Writer of Science and Health | Diversity & Health Equity Strategist
Interesting read about the importance of extending the reach of PrEP marketing to women.
Celebrating Pride Month with kudos to all people working to advance health equity and policy for the LGBTQIA+ community. In a March 2024 Forefront article, Jessica McCann and coauthors examine the barriers that people who identify as women, including Black women and transgender women, have in accessing PrEP prescrtiptions. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/45mhddv
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Inclusive care for transgender people: how to reduce inequality Advice for nurses on creating a more inclusive healthcare environment that breaks down barriers to transgender people seeking the healthcare they need. https://lnkd.in/dHTmkqCa
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Did you know how important it is for people from LGBTQIA2S+ community to get support from their clinicians? Clinicians, do you know what is important to look for to effectively advocate for transgender equality and help your patients? Check out this video to learn more from Rick Oculto MSW on this topic. https://lnkd.in/getGthfW
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