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 […]
Over the summer, our superstar intern Emily Kamalnathan asked the community to share what being trans has brought to their lives. She then recorded people reading out those statements and responding to them. The result is a joyful celebration of trans lives, and speaks to the importance of visibility and acceptance. You can watch the
TENI are delighted to support a new art competition for trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming young people aged 20 and under! The competition is to celebrate the life of the artist Jordan Howe, who sadly passed away 10 years ago this year. Her work has been displayed at Transfusion many times. Jordan was also an
Being the Artist I Am….” Young Person’s Art Competition! Read More »
TENI are proud to have signed the following open letter along with our colleagues from other LGBTQIA+ organisations in Ireland. We, the undersigned Irish LGBTQI+ organisations, join the global call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. A ceasefire is urgently needed to save lives, to halt the destruction of Gaza and the murder of its
We are deeply saddened to inform you that our former CEO, Tina Kolos Orban, passed away over the weekend. For their family and all those who knew them as a wonderful person and a tireless advocate for trans rights, this is a terrible loss. Tina took over the role of CEO in April 2022 and
TENI are disappointed by the decision of RTÉ to produce a program in which the recognized best practice for gender affirming care was criticized. TENI were asked for comment prior to the show airing, and we are disappointed to see our statement was not included in full. In the interest of transparency, this was the
TENI Statement to RTÉ Prime Time Read More »
TENI is delighted to announce that we have hired Saoirse Mackin as our new Community Engagement Officer. Saoirse will join us starting October 23rd. She has extensive experience in training and community organising. She is a co-founder of Trans+ Pride Cork, which held it’s third event this summer. She was also very briefly a board
TENI Welcomes New Community Engagement Officer. Read More »
