TENI is dismayed by the UK Supreme Court ruling today on the legal definition of a woman, which has been defined on the basis of biological sex, regardless of legal gender recognition. This is a step back for human rights in the UK, impacting all trans and intersex people, but particularly trans women. Any ruling …
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Transgender healthcare in Ireland urgently needs reform. Here’s how we can achieve that. Our Government has committed to reforming transgender healthcare in Ireland. Successful models exist in the U.K. and the Netherlands that could be adopted here. TENI is calling on Irish policymakers to engage with the Irish transgender community in Ireland, look at these …
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) is seeking a full-time CEO to lead the operational team to continued success in the promotion of better conditions for trans people in Ireland. The CEO should be a skilled and motivated individual with an outstanding track record in leadership and advocacy. Ideally, they should have experience in creating a …
We’re open to expressions of interest for individuals to join the TENI Board of Directors to fill casual vacancies (def.: seats that have become vacant during the term of a board). We hope to find individuals with experience in: We’re open to applications from all trans community members and allies. As an organisation devoted to …
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TENI was proud to join with Labour Senator Annie Hoey in hosting an AV Room conversation in Leinster House with leading international experts in trans healthcare. International experts from Trans United from the Netherlands, and NHS Commissioned Indigo Gender Service in the UK presented to the room. Those in attendance included TDs and Senators, their …
TENI is hiring a Training and Policy Coordinator to support training delivery and policy development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Policy Officer to deliver training sessions, research and develop policy, and support community engagement initiatives around our key policy areas. This is a fixed-term part-time role, working two days a week for …
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Dear Dr Una May – Chief Executive of Sport Ireland We are writing to you to share our anxiety around the growing exclusionary narrative around trans people’s participation in sport, and particularly in regards to trans women and girls. Sport and physical activity benefits every individual in Ireland and as a principle, our approach should …
James started today, April 15th. He comes to us fresh out of student politics where he was Vice President of Equality and Citizenship for the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). In his student career, James has shown his dedication to inclusion in all areas. James even deferred his start date with TENI in order …
On April 10th, Dr Hilary Cass published the full report of her independent review into the UK’s Gender Identity Development Services, commissioned by the NHS. TENI (Transgender Equality Network Ireland) remains fully committed to ensuring that transgender & non-binary young people have access to the correct and highest quality care here in Ireland, in line …
