Report on Dublin Trans Health forumOct 4th, 2012 | By By Webmaster
Ariel reports from the Dublin Trans Health Forumhttp://www.gaelick.com/2012/10/report-on-dublin-trans-health-forum/28709/Last Monday, October 1st, Transgender Equality Network Ireland held a Trans* Health Forum in Dublin. Within the cavernous hall of the Dublin Civic Offices, trans* people, their friends, partners and allies were all called upon to help improve the situation of great disadvantage which faces trans* people in Ireland today.
The evening began with a report on the supports currently available to trans* people nationwide, given by TENI's development worker, Vanessa Lacey. In the last two years, TENI has been encouraging and assisting in the establishment of support groups in most regions, including TransParentCI, a support group for the parents of trans* people, as well as facilitating the groups communicating with each other with the Trans Groups Alliance. TENI also placed great emphasis on the need for one-on-one support, which is often necessary. Fostering greater regional support continues to be a goal for TENI, as many trans* people continue to be isolated and alienated in our society.
