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# Trans

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'I want to live my life as who I am' - Ireland's trans community speak out in moving video
The proposed gender recognition legislation means the world to them but it will still exclude certain members of the community.
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Jan 22nd 2015, 11:04 PM
Revised bill would allow people to legally change their gender at age 16 or 17
However, a court order will be required, as well as certification from a doctor that the applicant is mature enough.
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Jun 17th 2014, 10:35 PM
Chelsea Manning is going to court to have her name legally changed from Bradley
Fort Leavenworth have said Manning would have to get a legal name change to be known in the prison as Chelsea.
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Mar 20th 2014, 3:22 PM
Fear of rejection still biggest barrier to coming out for trans community
Over 2,500 people a year call the Gay Switchboard Dublin support line, which has said many LGBT people living in rural Ireland face isolation from the community.
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Oct 11th 2013, 8:00 PM
Trans community has "waited long enough" for gender recognition
Gender recognition legislation is due to be published in 2014, which has led TENI to begin a new campaign to encourage the government to deal with it sooner.
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Apr 30th 2013, 1:52 PM
Almost four-fifths of transgender people have considered suicide – survey
A survey commissioned by the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland reveals significant mental health concerns.
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Oct 4th 2012, 6:45 AM
Column: ‘A little girl in rural Ireland’ – My experience growing up transgender
Stacey gives a personal account of life as a transgender person in a small Irish town.
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Aug 17th 2012, 7:00 AM
Column: ‘I know I’m a woman, and my gender should be recognised’
Transgender woman Louise Hannon describes how the trans community still face humiliating hurdles – and argues proposed new laws must be changed.
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Feb 16th 2012, 7:30 AM
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