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National Center for Transgender Equality

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Why Transgender Equality Should Matter To You:

Transgender people and issues related to gender identity are often misunderstood. (read: Transgender FAQ's) Protecting our transgender community should be important to all of us, as no segment of our society should be valued more than another. Organizations like the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) help increase awareness through lobbying and information. Increased awareness leads to more inclusiveness and greater protections under the law for all of us.
What Issues Do Transgender People Face?:

Some of the issues transgender people face are:
  • The Social Security Administration's gender "no-match" employment letter policy. (read more)
  • Voting Obstacles for Transgender People (read more)
  • Transgender Travel Difficulties(read more)
What is the National Center for Transgender Equality?:

The National Center for Transgender Equality was established in 2003 to increase awareness about transgender issues. This Washington D.C.-based lobbying group monitors political and social activities surrounding transgender people and issues. NCTE also provides resources for transgender people and information to help end transphobia.
How to Support Transgender People:

Here are 52 things you can do for transgender equality.
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