The number of trans people being killed is rising — and likely far higher than we know. Visit the Unerased project to learn more.
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#trans #gifThe number of transgender murders in America is on the rise — and likely far larger than we know. Our team of reporters have built a comprehensive database honoring the lives and tragic deaths of these individuals, as part of an ongoing initiative. This year more than ever — we cannot forget.
NEW REPORT! This isn’t just about bathrooms, it’s about whether transgender students will be included in our public education system. Put simply, if trans kids cannot safely access a bathroom, they cannot safely attend school.
MAP & @glsen have launched a new report: Separation and Stigma: Transgender Youth & School Facilities looking at the harmful and unnecessary policies that exclude transgender students from accessing appropriate school facilities.
Thanks to National Center for Transgender Equality and NEA Today for their partnership on this report.
150K Trans Kids In U.S. Schools Experience Discrimination & Harassment
Read our guide on Talking About Transgender Students & School Facilities Access: http://lgbtmap.org/talking-about-transgender-students-school-facilities-access
Learn more about school environments for LGBT youth: http://lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/safe_school_laws
It’s great to see so many amicus briefs supporting Gavin Grimm and equality for trans students. Many transgender students, like Gavin, face discrimination and mistreatment when it comes to using the same school facilities as their peers. MAP’s Talking About Transgender Students & School Facilities Access provides helpful tips and examples for supporting policies to protect trans students and their ability to access facilities that match their gender identity. http://lgbtmap.org/talking-about-transgender-students-school-facilities-access #standwithgavin
There are over 150,000 trans students in our schools between 13 & 17 years old. We need safe schools for LGBT youth
Half of trans students were
banned from using their name or pronoun that matches their gender. Read more: http://lgbtmap.org/transgender-youth-school
Source: @glsen
Read more about safe schools for LGBT youth: http://lgbtmap.org/transgender-youth-school
1/10 transgender people have been evicted because of their transgender status and trans people are four times as likely to live in deep poverty.
70% of trans students avoid bathrooms because they feel unsafe/uncomfortable. Read more: http://lgbtmap.org/transgender-youth-school
Source: @glsen
MAP’s latest report finds that at most only 2.8% of #LGBT people contributed $35 or more in
2017 to participating LGBT organizations. Individual donors are the most
significant source of revenue for LGBT organizations. Please consider
supporting your favorite #LGBT organization this holiday season. http://www.lgbtmap.org/2018-national-lgbt-movement-report
