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Translation of our alternative vision on trans health care
We proudly present the translated version of (the 2d edition of) out Report “Trans care done differently, an alternative vision.Surely in the dutch field it still stands out as a trans made and progressive vision, going even beyond the WPATH Standards of Care regularly.
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Trans health care locked down again
Assessment psychologist remains a bottleneck On Friday 10 January, the daily newspaper NRC reported that Amsterdam UMC is closing its doors to new patients: feel free to register, but do not expect a call in the coming years. Amsterdam UMC and Transvisie qualified this message, but Principle 17 points out the cause and provides alternatives.
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Hormones & self-medication
For some trans people, the waiting times are too long. They cannot wait 5 to 6 years before they are ‘allowed’ to start their medical treatment. In that case, it is good to know that there are other ways. On this page: Hormones via the GP There are now 300 GPs in the Netherlands who
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Statement Opposing Genocidal Anti-Trans Bills in Alberta, Canada
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security is a registered charity in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. On 3 December 2024 they published a statement opposing the genocidal anti-trans bills in the province of Alberta, Canada. Below you can read a short summary of this very clear statement. (Click here to read their
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How do you take more control during your medical transition?
In Dutch trans healthcare, there seems to be little room for the personal input of trans care recipients. On paper, it is reasonably well organised, but in practice it is often more difficult. Many trans care recipients experience medical treatment mainly as ‘a series of hoops’ that you have to ‘jump through’ in order to
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Educational tour through the Netherlands: trans care workshops prove to be very necessary
In November and December, Principle 17 delivered five workshops with the theme ‘Trans health care, but differently’. During this tour, we met over 40 people, each with their own questions and concerns. All participants were explicit about one thing: trans health care in the Netherlands needs to be much better! All the workshops started with
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Why Van Dale should not have nominated ’transition regret’
It happens very occasionally that a transgender person regrets a medical treatment, and that is why it is good we have a word for it. After all, without words you cannot talk about your experiences. However, with the nomination of the word ’transition regret’, dictionary maker Van Dale has lent itself to a political statement.
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Ninth European and Central Asian Council of Transgender Europe in Malta
From 21 to 24 November 2024 was again the Council, which Transgender Europe (TGEU) organises every two years. This four-day event brings together trans activists from Europe, Central Asia and beyond to learn from each other’s experiences and expertise, and to discuss global developments. Jochem (Transman Foundation) and vreer (Principle 17) were there. Other participants
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Informative workshops on trans health care – but differently
Principle 17: “Trans people have more rights than they think!” Every person has the right to a pleasant life and good facilities. This is stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Trans people have the same rights as every other person. Only the Dutch protocol for trans health care has not yet fully understood
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New booklet on being transmasculine in a multiple system
Being transmasculine in a multiple system has its own challenges, on top of the challenges of being transmasculine and the challenges of living in a multiple system. The unique booklet ‘Being Transmasculine in a Multiple System’ describes guidelines and tips, based on expertise and lived experience, for multiple systems who want to know more about
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