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Health of transgender youth improving but stigma, violence still a concern

Canada’s transgender youth are more supported in their identities nowadays, with more trans teens—50 per cent compared to 45 per cent five years ago—living in their felt gender full-time, finds a new survey led by UBC researchers.

Nov 16, 2020

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Supportive communities and progressive politics can reduce suicide risk among LGBTQ girls

Many LGBTQ youth continue to experience stigma and discrimination despite Canada’s progress in protecting human rights.

Jul 28, 2020

First Canadian study of gender-affirming surgery highlights a long and frustrating journey for transgender patients

First Canadian study of gender-affirming surgery highlights a long and frustrating journey for transgender patients

Access to gender-affirming surgery has improved in British Columbia over the past couple years, but transgender people needing to access surgery still face complex and often unclear pathways.

Oct 17, 2017