TENI Updates
Strategic Plan 2020 - 2023
We’re excited to announce the launch of our strategic plan for 2020 – 2023. To read all about our plans for the next 3 years just click on the link below!
Latest TENI News

Sara Phillips to step down as TENI Chair, Sam Blanckensee is appointed as new chair
After 10 years of service, Sara R Phillips will be stepping down as Chair of TENI on the 30th of June 2022. Sara’s term on the TENI Board of Directors was due to end in October 2021. Sara continued in the position of Chair to assist the Board in finding

Ibec and TENI launch new guidance note on gender identity and expression
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today launched a new guidance note on gender identity and expression in the workplace, supported and endorsed by the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI). Speaking at the launch, Ibec Head of Social Policy, Kara McGann said: “Transgender and gender variant people are active

TENI Welcomes our new Chief Executive Officer
TENI are delighted to announce the appointment of Tina Kolos Orban as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tina joins us on the 19th of April from Transvanilla Transgender Association, where they currently hold the post of Vice President and Project Manager. Tina has also held the posts of Treasurer

TENI Statement on the murder of two men in Co. Sligo
Transgender Equality Network Ireland [TENI] is appalled and deeply saddened by the horrific murders of two men in Sligo earlier this week. Supt. Aidan Glacken has stated: ‘”We are actively investigating as to whether there is any hate-related motive to these murders.’ These vicious attacks follow on from a third

TENI’s Welcomes New Education Officer
TENI are delighted to welcome Daire Dempsey as TENI’s Education Officer. In this role they will be offering support and resources to trans students in higher level education, as well as working with staff to create more inclusive higher education experiences. Daire can be contacted at daire@teni.ie Daire holds a Master’s

Statement by the Coalition Against Transphobia
On Sunday, 14th November 2021, the Sunday Independent published a column by Eilis O’Hanlon entitled “It’s time to say no to extremists who want to let children pick their gender”. Due to the transphobic nature of this column, TENI immediately requested a right of reply. The Sunday Independent granted this right.
Key Resources

Support Information
Find out what supports are available now with TENI.

Healthcare Information
Find out about the kind of healthcare resources that are accessible to you.

Gender Recognition
Find out about the continuing fight for gender recognition in Ireland.