USA Version
1. WRITE TO YOUR LAWMAKERS
Given the differing opinions on this issue, it can be helpful to look at what organizations like the ACLU are opposed to. They offer a state by state breakdown of the various bills that might have to do with Gender Affirming Care that are being heard in committee meetings across the country.
GO HERE https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights?impact=health&state=
Click on your state. Read the synopsis of the bills being proposed. If you agree with a bill, send an email/letter in support of this bill. If you disagree with a bill, send an opposition letter stating why you disagree. The bills offer links to testify and/or submit testimony. If that window is closed, you can click on the link to the committee members and send them individual emails as to why you support/oppose a bill.
If you need supporting information for your emails/calls/ letter about bills that relate to Gender Affirming Care, please see our downloadable handouts here.
California: https://www.perk-group.com/legislation-new has great information on a variety of bills in California.
2. TALK TO YOUR TEACHERS,DOCTORS, PEDIATRICIANS, LAWYERS
We need multilateral support for this issue.
Send these documentaries:
Deadname-https://www.deadnamedocumentary.com/
Detransition Diaries-https://vimeo.com/ondemand/detransitiondiaries
Send these recent articles:
BMJ: https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p382
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-outcomes/
NPR- On Point interview: https://dcs.megaphone.fm/BUR1089598588.mp3?key=8da1a9f9a4a6f64a1a3c5812a567a47b&request_event_id=6d26d31b-38fe-43c7-a5c1-d309ff2838e1
3. SPREAD AWARENESS
https://affirmationgenerationmovie.com/activism/ has informative links
https://affirmationgenerationmovie.com/toolbox/ has a template letter to Planned Parenthood
4. SCHOOL MATERIALS
Go to your school board meetings. https://www.schoolboardwatchlist.org/findyourschooldistrict
Arm yourself with information about the issues. https://courageisahabit.org/#