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Today, and everyday, we must protect and support our trans community.
For far too long, the trans community has faced higher rates of violence, poverty, mental health struggles, and other complex challenges- all a direct result of the stigma and discrimination that so many trans people face. Everyone should have the right to be who they are without stigma or fear of discrimination.
To parents: I challenge you to build a home where your kid(s) can feel safe coming out to you, regardless of whether or not they have to.
For those wondering what the government has been up to on this, we’ve:
- Flew the Trans flag at the legislature for the first time
- Flew the Trans flag at the legislature for the first time
- Updated roughly 600 instances of gendered language across 15 ministries’
- Introduced “X” as a third gender marker on government ID
- Moved to ensure publicly funded affirming lower surgeries are available in BC, and
- Ensured all 60 school districts and several independent schools were part of the SOGI Educator Network.
Protect. Trans. Kids.
Sincerely,