B.C. leads the way in trans health, but change is slow
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Transgender rights in Canada are gaining attention, including the introduction of Bill C-16. However, one issue the community is still facing is the need for quality, trans-competent health care across the country.
Day of Remembrance work must include trans* women
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Violence against women affects all women, cisgender or transgender. However, there is not much documentation of violence against trans* women. Now, two Vancouver journalism students, Lenée Son and Elina Gress, are opening the narrative for trans* women of colour.
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International Women's Rights: a voters guide on women's isssues in the 2015 election
The International Women's Rights Project has created a voters guide highlighting women's issues in 2015 election.
The guide was created to be used as a tool to inform voters about issues regarding women in Canada and to provide focused questions to pose to candidates. Each section includes a summary and ends with a list of questions you can use at debates or in discussions with candidates.
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