SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence.

SRLP and Community News

>> SRLP HEALTH & EDUCATION HOUSE PARTY! Tuesday, May 20th, 6pm to 9pm. 100 Riverside Drive, #15A. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Come learn about SRLP's work fighting for gender self-determination, including a briefing on the recent article, "Unraveling Injustice: Race and Class Impact of Medicaid Exclusions of Transition-Related Health Care for Transgender People." Join us for this evening gathering of educators, health providers, researchers, advocates, and activists where you can learn more about SRLP's important work! To RSVP, contact .

>> LEGAL COMMUNITY SUMMER RECEPTION & PRO-BONO AWARDS CEREMONY Thursday, June 19th, 6-8pm. Outten & Golden, LLP at 3 Park Avenue, 29th Floor. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Please join SRLP to celebrate these honorees for their Outstanding Pro Bono Service for New York’s Transgender Community:Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft LLP, Matthew Carmody of Housing Works, & Anya Mukarji-Connolly of Peter Cicchino Youth Project, Urban Justice Center For more information, contact .

>> NEW Conozca sus derechos:
• Tus Derechos al Cuidado de Salud: La Juventud Trans en la ciudad de Nueva York (PDF)
• Sus Derechos de Inmigrante: Inmigrantes Trans en Nueva York (PDF)

>> Police Brutality Strikes Fifth Anniversary of Sylvia Rivera Law Project

>> NEW REPORT SRLP is proud to announce the publication of a new report, It's War In Here: A Report on the Treatment of Transgender and Intersex People in New York State Men's Prisons.

>> On July 20, 2007 Victoria Arellano, a transgender woman who was also HIV-positive, died after the San Pedro Immigration Detention facility deliberately failed to provide her with the health care she needed while in their custody. SRLP, among many other organizations and individuals, denounces the appalling behavior of the Department of Homeland Security. Read the letter (in PDF format) sent to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

>> Get involved! Volunteer with the Sylvia Rivera Law Project! Learn more about volunteer opportunities at SRLP.

>> The Sylvia Rivera Law Project is seeking applicants for the Youth Leadership Policy Internship position for Fall 2007.

>> ACTION ALERT Free the Jersey 4! Young black lesbians sentenced for self defense need support. See FIERCE's website and flyer for ways to help.

>> NEWS The American Medical Association has amended their nondiscrimination policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity. The report of the Board of Trustees' approval of the policy change recognizes the unique barriers transgender people face in accessing safe healthcare. The support of the AMA is an encouraging step towards reducing the barriers that trans people face not only as patients but also as people seeking training or employment as health providers. (Read more about these changes to AMA policy in this Word document from the AMA.)

>> The Board of Correction is trying to roll back minimum standards for New York City jails.

>> Cruel and Unusual is a groundbreaking new documentary about trans women in men's prisons that SRLP helped make. For more information about this important film, visit www.cruelandunusualfilm.com. To schedule a screening in your town or at your university, contact SRLP's Communications Coordinator, .

>> Congratulations to Mariah and Lawyers for Children! A favorable ruling has just been granted in their suit against the Administration for Children's Services, which refused to provide sexual reassignment surgery for Mariah when her health care was their responsibility. SRLP is very excited about this landmark decision, which re-affirms that government institutions must be accountable for the health of people in their care, and recognizes that this responsibilty must include trans people and trans-related health care. For more information, please see the the recent decision in Mariah's favor by Judge Sheldon Rand.

>> Solidarity Organization Implements Ground-Breaking Gender Identity Related Health Care Policy

>> Board of Health amends NYC birth certificate policy, fails to change outdated surgery requirements.

>> New Know Your Rights materials:
    • Your Healthcare Rights: Trans Adults and Trans Youth in New York City.
    • What To Do About Healthcare Discrimination
    • Resources for Trans Communities
    • Your Immigration Rights: Trans Immigrants in New York

>> SRLP is looking for term-time development and legal interns.

>> Immigrants rights are trans rights! Check out the Immigrant Communities in Action blog to learn about ways to support the movement for immigrant rights.

>> SRLP has filed briefs on behalf of four transgender women who were unjustly denied their right to change their names by a Manhattan civil court judge. Read our press release for more information. This case follows a similar case in Rochester, NY that is being handled by the ACLU.

>> SRLP Know Your Rights guidelines on employment discrimination is now available in Spanish and as a print-ready brochure [PDF format].

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