Public Politics | OTD Chile

OTD Chile promotes sale of hormonal therapy for trans people in Farmacia Solidaria of Quilicura county

by Equipo OTD | Jun 5, 2018 | Health, Public Politics

On the day against transphobia, homophobia and biphobia, the Municipality of Quilicura officially started the sale of hormone therapy drugs for trans people in the county. The initiative arose after a coordinated work between the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office of...

Education circular for trans students was launched a year ago

by Equipo OTD | Jun 1, 2018 | Education, Public Politics

The Order 0768 of the Superintendence of Education made a significant change in the protection of trans students in all Chilean schools. The document, produced by the Ministry of Education together with trans social organizations, was launched a year ago and...

Uncovering the Flaws in Studies that Support Transphobia

by Equipo OTD | May 24, 2018 | Discrimination, Public Politics

In the debate surrounding the Gender Identity Law, many studies have been cited both for and against the recognition of trans identities. Although the existence of trans people is undeniable, for many it is important to have figures and investigations that justify...

Hospital Sótero del Río has the first Gender Identity program in Santiago

by Equipo OTD | May 23, 2018 | Health, Public Politics

In 2012, the first trans man came to the Hospital Complex Dr. Sótero del Río. Derived from the Program of Reparation and Comprehensive Care in the Field of Health and Human Rights (known by Spanish acronym PRAIS), attending victims of the dictatorship, to the...