Trans Links
Following are some positive Trans websites that may be helpful to those considering or are in the midst of transitioning, their SOFFAs and anyone who would like more information about the Trans community and Trans activism/support.
Special Focus
On November 20, 2005 people around the world will participate the observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Visit to learn about TDOR and see how you can participate.
GLSEN extends their National Day of Silence to include the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Visit to learn how you can be involved in their efforts.
Find more information on the Transgender Day of Remembrance here:
Finally, MCC’s around the world can participate in Transgender Day of Remembrance. For some helpful resources for worship, action suggestions, and press statements, click here.
General Information
This is a not-for-profit organization that provides much information and resources regarding Transgender issues.
The FTM Alliance of Los Angeles.
A great resource for learning more about transgender issues, needs, support, and
advances at Transgender Zone.
The Gay Health Channel provides some inclusive resources for the entire GLBT
community and offers a good base of transgender informational resources. A great
starting point.
Activism
This is the site for the National Transgender Advocacy Coalition. This group is working towards getting Transgender issues into the forefront of civil rights issues. They facilitate meetings among the TG community, political leaders, religious leaders and the world community and are dedicated to educating people about what being Transgender means in society.
NationalCenter for Trans Equality. Visit this site for US-specific activism and
updates.
Gender Action Campaign. Find information on activism for issues relating to gender,
gender study, transgender and more!
Transition Support
This is a site to help the trans community and their loved ones know what their legal rights are. This site also offers some legal resources, such as lawyers who work with Trans issues as well and the process of name change and other vital legal concerns.
This is an awesome website. The site is dedicated to TG issue. This specific page is one FTM’s diary through the first two years of transitioning. It provides such a unique insight to what it means to begin the journey of transitioning and what a day is like for someone who is Transgender. This page will allow you to reach all other pages within this website.
Sylvia Rivera law project. More information on your rights and the rights of your
loved ones in transition.
Transgender Care offers a wealth of information regarding the health needs and
concerns for those wishing to start the process of transitioning, physical or otherwise.
Specifically for MTF:
Specifically for FTM:
Another good site for making connections and getting additional support.
International Resources
This is the FTM International organization. This site links the TG communities around the globe. There are forums and numerous articles about TG issues. This site also links up with a great deal of other TG sites to provide an even larger network within the TG community.
UK FTM Network…a good place to start looking for some support in the UK.
A resource page for FTM transgender individuals and those wishing to learn more
about the FTM process/experience. (UK)
A focus on discrimination and activism for transgender persons in the UK.
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The UK will celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender history month in
February, 2006. Visit their site for resources and information about LGBT
individuals throughout history.