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With plans to fund research on the experience of non-binary individuals in Scotland, the project will similarly provide additional training to fertility preservation providers in order to address the unique healthcare needs of non-binary patients. Public bodies and services throughout Scotland will similarly receive guidance under the new plan, particularly addressing name change services for trans and non-binary people.
Equalities Minister Emma Roddick announced the plan, saying that it will “contribute to improving the experiences of non-binary people and begin to tackle some of the challenges that they currently face in their everyday lives. Our vision is for Scotland to be the place where everyone’s identity is recognised, respected and celebrated.”
Following the announcement of the five-year plan, seven LGBTQ+ charity organisations throughout Scotland have welcomed the terms with open arms. The organisations include Scottish Trans, Equality Network, LGBT Youth Scotland, Stonewall Scotland, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, LEAP Sports and Time for Inclusive Education.
Stonewall, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ rights organisation, issued a statement praising the Scottish Government for becoming “the first government in the world” to put this kind of plan into action.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/scottish-government-announces-first-kind-150930076.html