Welcome.
The aim of this website is to inform a wide public of the issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism. It is also a resource for gender variant people and their families, the medical and other professionals that provide their care, Health Authorities, Members of Parliament and other policy makers.
We encourage you to use the material in this site to inform and educate others. However, if you do so, please adhere to our copyright policy.
Getting involved.
GIRES welcomes new members who wish to support its work on behalf of people experiencing gender discomfort and transexualism.
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Forthcoming events.
- MCC Manchester Trans Discussion Group (monthly)
- 2nd Transgender Council 2008, Berlin, Germany (2 - 4 May)
- Genital Cutting in a Globalized Age (4 July)
- Trans with Pride Conference (4 July)
What's new?
- Research Award 2008
- Department of Health Literature Project - Initial Publications
- Treatment in the USA
- Family Matters - Families and Transsexualism – a better understanding
- Information for Schools: Transphobic Bullying in Schools
- Early Medical Treatment for Transsexual People
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