England’s NHS has blocked new referrals for gender-affirming hormone therapy for trans youth under 18. This denial of evidence-based care puts young people’s health and rights at risk. The government should reverse course.
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Trump’s latest rollback targets federal employees, retirees, and their families—removing coverage for gender-affirming care in 2026.
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Gender-affirming care can be life-saving. The consequences of losing access to this care can be catastrophic.
The US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is harmful and potentially life-threatening.
SCOTUS is about to decide if the govt has say over your kid’s body.
I sat down with @yaseminsmallens.bsky.social from @hrw.org to expose the war on trans care—and why you should be scared, even if you’re not trans.
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“They’re Ruining People’s Lives” Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in the US
NEW: Laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the United States are inflicting severe harm on young people and their families as well as health care systems and civil society. 🧵⬇️
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Since 2023, a handful of same-sex couples have successfully registered their marriages in Nepal. But too many same-sex couples are facing harassment, delays, rejection & even forced separation. New from @hrw.org 's @yaseminsmallens.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
Last week, Trump used Child Abuse Prevention Month to attack trans kids.
While real threats to children go unaddressed—like hazardous child labor conditions and family separation policies—his administration is targeting families who support their children.
Read more: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
To commemorate #TransDayOfVisibility we have released a map on legal gender recognition in Mexico.
22 (of 32) Mexican states have legislated to uphold this right for trans people. 8 states have no procedure at all.
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Particularly in a climate where young trans people are often spoken about, yet rarely have the opportunity to speak for themselves, especially with the protection of anonymity.
This report includes interviews with trans adults, including activists and physicians. At this stage, we’re working to increase the number of youth participants to ensure their voices are heard—
Hi all,
Thank you so much for helping to boost this post—I truly appreciate it. I also hear those who are disappointed that we’re currently seeking to speak only with youth. Our focus stems from the surge of laws specifically targeting people under 19.
🚨 Call for Interviews: Share Your Story with Human Rights Watch 🚨
HRW’s LGBT Rights Program is documenting the real-world impact of anti-trans policies and rhetoric.
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The US is failing its transgender youth. Instead of ensuring safety and dignity, Trump’s administration is systematically stripping away their rights: www.hrw.org/news/2025/02...
A new policy in effect in the Florida prison system says that gender-affirming care “may be requested by persons experiencing short-termed delusions or beliefs which may later be changed and reversed.” www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/10/n...
