Our Duty, as the ethical and objective alternative to Mermaids in the UK, welcomes the findings of the Charity Commission's inquiry into Mermaids and the concerns raised about its governance and safeguarding failures. For years, we have expressed deep apprehension regarding the ideological influence Mermaids has wielded, particularly in promoting medical transitions for children without … Continue reading Our Duty Initial Response to the Charity Commission Inquiry into Mermaids
UK General Practitioners to Stop Prescribing Gender Hormones
It seems that the climate for medicalising transgender ideation is continuing to change in the UK after the publication of The Cass Review. While this report applies to just one medical practice, the precedent has been set, and others are sure to follow. A patient of one UK medical practice reports receiving a letter explaining … Continue reading UK General Practitioners to Stop Prescribing Gender Hormones
Abnormal Behaviours in Transgender Presentation and Treatment
Understanding the Surge in Gender Dysphoria Cases: A New Perspective on Medical Practice In a recent exploration of the growing phenomenon of gender dysphoria and its treatment, a new research article published in the Australasian Psychiatry provides context on the increasing number and evolving demographics of patients seeking gender-affirming care. The article offers a novel … Continue reading Abnormal Behaviours in Transgender Presentation and Treatment
Press Release: Our Duty Welcomes High Court Judgment Declaring Emergency Ban on Puberty Blockers Lawful
For Immediate ReleaseDate: 29th July 2024Contact: info@ourduty.group Our Duty Welcomes High Court Judgment on Puberty Blocker Regulation Our Duty is pleased that the High Court has upheld secondary legislation designed to better protect adolescents experiencing transgender ideation from the potentially harmful effects of puberty blockers. This landmark judgment is a significant step towards safeguarding the … Continue reading Press Release: Our Duty Welcomes High Court Judgment Declaring Emergency Ban on Puberty Blockers Lawful
Will the Cass Review have an impact in the USA?
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. There is no doubt that the recently published Cass Review will have global ramifications for the provision of healthcare to young people presenting with the feelings often labelled ‘gender dysphoria’. While many of us have known the unpalatable facts around so-called ‘gender affirming care’ for years, it was … Continue reading Will the Cass Review have an impact in the USA?
Policy Change Resulting From Cass Review
Parents of a 17 year-old with transgender ideation should consider allowing their child to be referred into NHS child services.Our standing advice for UK members has always been that the NHS and CAMHS are unsafe for children presenting with transgender ideation. However, there are changes resulting from the Cass Review which force us to revise … Continue reading Policy Change Resulting From Cass Review
ODC PSA Video Shorts
A powerful component of our ongoing Inoculation Against Gender Ideology project Our Duty Canada has created a number of short public service announcement style videos as part of our ongoing Inoculation Against Gender Ideology project. These videos are all around the one minute mark making them easy to download, share via social media or email, … Continue reading ODC PSA Video Shorts
The Cass Review – Final Report, First Impressions
“The adoption of a treatment with uncertain benefits without further scrutiny is a significant departure from established practice.” The Cass Review, s23, p25 The above statement encapsulates what went wrong with children’s gender services at the Tavistock Centre Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS). This admission that the Dutch Protocol was pursued bypassing established practice and … Continue reading The Cass Review – Final Report, First Impressions
An Open Letter Urging Immediate Disengagement from the Discredited WPATH
We have sent our open letter (with over 250 signatures) urging disengagement from the discredited WPATH to over 750 medical, mental health, education and political bodies across Canada.
Alberta Policies Bring Back Parental Involvement & Chip Away at Frivolous Medical Transition for Minors
A solid step in right direction toward protecting children, parental rights, and safety for women and girls in sports- but there is still work to be done. On Wednesday, January 31st Alberta Premiere, Danielle Smith announced a forthcoming set of policies for the province that includes a few hard-hitting restrictions to so-called gender affirming drugs … Continue reading Alberta Policies Bring Back Parental Involvement & Chip Away at Frivolous Medical Transition for Minors