transgender children

Transgender Child's Essay Calls For A Better World Through Equality

An essay written by an 11-year-old transgender child named Sadie Croft, following President Obama's historic inauguration speech, calls for transgender equality.

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TLDEF Announces Non-Discrimination Victory for Transgender Student

The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) annouced a victory in a the case of a 12-year-old transgender girl who was excluded from her school just because of who she is.

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'The Daily' App Runs Article on Transgender History in the Media

Yesterday, 'The Daily,' a news app for iPad launched in early 2011, published an article featuring transgender people sharing their own histories in relation to memorable moments in media and pop culture.

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'IN THE LIFE' Features Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth

In the latest episode of the IN THE LIFE, the first national LGBT-issue oriented television program brings the lives of transgender youth and their families into focus. The episode highlights the stories of eight transgender and gender non-conforming youth.

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International LGBT Group Reports Father's Attempt to Institutionalize Transgender Child

According to the International LGBTQ Youth and Student Organization (IGLYO), an 11-year-old transgender girl in Germany is under threat of being institutionalized on the basis of her gender identity.

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LGBT en Español: Transgender Youth Visibility, Ricky Martin's Honduran Controversy and Gay Telenovelas

In this edition of LGBT en Español, we look at Spanish-language coverage of transgender youth. Ricky Martin's controversy with the Honduran government, inclusive storylines in telenovelas and more!

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Media Misrepresents Transgender Children in Colorado Girl Scouts Coverage

Seeing Bobby Montoya expressing herself, seeking to join a venerable institution like the Girl Scouts, and eventually being accepted was an incredibly positive sign, and would have served as a perfect happy ending to this story - if some in the media had let it.

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Girl Scouts of Colorado Released Statement Welcoming Transgender Youth

The Girl Scouts of Colorado spoke out in support of transgender children following the story of a child who was denied enrollment in a local Girl Scout troop.

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Snapshots of Our Work

Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Take a look.

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