Transgender | OTD Chile

Trans student applies for enrollment at Liceo 1 in Santiago

by Equipo OTD | Mar 20, 2019 | Discrimination, Education, Public Politics

Arlen socialized her identity in 2017 to her family, studying at the Liceo Barros Borgoño in Santiago. After several episodes of discrimination decided to move to another establishment in the commune, choosing the Liceo 1 Javiera Carrera girls, is now waiting for...

Transgender families in Colonia Newén 2019

by Equipo OTD | Mar 20, 2019 | Community, Education

Mothers, fathers and relatives in Colonia Newén 2019: From knowledge to learning, from learning to activism. “I want to tell you something beautiful. While we were traveling, my 10-year-old daughter told me that she was very proud of my work and participation in...

The Gender Identity Law passed undefeated through the Constitutional Court

by Equipo OTD | Mar 14, 2019 | Gender Identity Law

On Thursday, 25 October, the Constitutional Court of Chile established that the recently approved Gender Identity Law is constitutional, leaving the text as it came out from the Congress in September. Now, the government has a maximum period of 30 days for its...

If a child is in transition, family members are as well

by Equipo OTD | Mar 6, 2019 | Community, Education

When a trans person decided to socialize and express their identity, it is often one of the most important and essential steps in their life. Although there are many ways to do it, the reaction of the family and loved ones will always mark their history, for better or...

OTD Chile work together with the CMHS to improve trans persons care

by Equipo OTD | Mar 1, 2019 | Education

In 2017 OTD Chile and the Central Metropolitan Health Service (CMHS) a working group create a new protocol of attention for trans persons, besides trainings of personnel on gender identity and diversity. The document produced by professionals from the...