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
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
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
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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
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