“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.
‘Progressive’ New Zealand
Those familiar with the work of Our Duty will be aware that we have recently opened a New Zealand chapter. Since then, several reports have emerged of the country doubling down in its medicalised approach to care for kids with trans ideation – so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ - in contrast with other countries which are now … Continue reading ‘Progressive’ New Zealand
Statement on Lloyd Russell Moyle’s Conversion Practices Bill
On 1st March 2024 the House of Commons debated the second reading of a Private Member’s Bill promoted by the Labour MP for Brighton, Kemptown, Lloyd Russell Moyle MP. The debate can be watched on parliament.tv Our Duty, is a parent support and advocacy group established in 2018 to protect children from the harms of … Continue reading Statement on Lloyd Russell Moyle’s Conversion Practices Bill
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
Our Duty Launches in New Zealand
New Zealand parents of children affected by transgender ideation now have the benefit of their own chapter, having previously been catered for by our Australian branch. A message from our New Zealand representative:Hello, We moved here a few years ago with our two teenagers, I am English and have a kiwi husband. Our children have … Continue reading Our Duty Launches in New Zealand
“No-Debate” Dogmas and “Gender-F*cking” to Shape the WHO’s Behind-the-Times Stealthy Global Transgender Guideline
With the most progressive countries in the world now denouncing so-called Gender Affirming Care, the WHO appoints radical trans activists to write a gratuitous global guideline On December 18th, 2023 the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the development of a “guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people”, seemingly as a last ditch … Continue reading “No-Debate” Dogmas and “Gender-F*cking” to Shape the WHO’s Behind-the-Times Stealthy Global Transgender Guideline
Schools Guidance for England – Draft for Consultation
The UK Government consultation on the draft Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children was published on 19th December 2023. The consultation runs until 12th March 2024 We shall be making a submission in response to the consultation in due course, using our Universal Guidance as the benchmark. The Government has published two documents … Continue reading Schools Guidance for England – Draft for Consultation
Renowned Finnish Psychiatrist Challenges Gender-Affirming Care: A Pioneer’s Revelations
In a groundbreaking account for The Free Press "Gender-Affirming Care Is Dangerous. I Know Because I Helped Pioneer It.", Dr. Riittakerttu Kaltiala, a distinguished Finnish adolescent psychiatrist, has raised serious concerns about the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming care for young individuals. Having played a pivotal role in establishing a gender identity service for minors … Continue reading Renowned Finnish Psychiatrist Challenges Gender-Affirming Care: A Pioneer’s Revelations
Letter from a 16 year-old Lesbian
The following is a letter sent to Our Duty. The author has kindly given us permission to publish it. Hello, I'm 16 years old and I believed I was transgender from around 12 to 15 years old. I was mostly pushed in this direction due to the internet. I was active on an online group … Continue reading Letter from a 16 year-old Lesbian