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The Age
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Age
Gender care saved Lea's life. Now the fight for other trans kids has landed in court
Lea Gabriel says access to gender-affirming healthcare saved her life. 'For me, transitioning wasn't a choice, it was life or death,' the 20-year-old youth advocate says. She feels so strongly about the issue, she addressed a recent summit in Brisbane, declaring healthcare a human right that for transgender people like herself was 'constantly questioned, delayed and denied'. 'They say our healthcare is experimental or dangerous, but it's neither new nor untested,' she told the Queensland Family and Child Commission Youth Summit. 'Critics claim trans youth are rushed into care, but many of us languished for months or years on the waiting lists, fighting to be heard ... The real harm isn't from providing care, it's from denying it.' Gabriel made the comments after the Queensland government placed an indefinite pause on the state's provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to children with gender dysphoria. The ban – widely opposed by the trans community, their supporters and health organisations – has now prompted a legal challenge from the mother of a trans teen. Even as a young adult navigating the system, Gabriel found accessing gender-affirming care to be 'difficult, confusing, disjointed, and full of stigma and gatekeeping'.
Sydney Morning Herald
13-05-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Gender care saved Lea's life. Now the fight for other trans kids has landed in court
Lea Gabriel says access to gender-affirming healthcare saved her life. 'For me, transitioning wasn't a choice, it was life or death,' the 20-year-old youth advocate says. She feels so strongly about the issue, she addressed a recent summit in Brisbane, declaring healthcare a human right that for transgender people like herself was 'constantly questioned, delayed and denied'. 'They say our healthcare is experimental or dangerous, but it's neither new nor untested,' she told the Queensland Family and Child Commission Youth Summit. 'Critics claim trans youth are rushed into care, but many of us languished for months or years on the waiting lists, fighting to be heard ... The real harm isn't from providing care, it's from denying it.' Gabriel made the comments after the Queensland government placed an indefinite pause on the state's provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to children with gender dysphoria. The ban – widely opposed by the trans community, their supporters and health organisations – has now prompted a legal challenge from the mother of a trans teen. Even as a young adult navigating the system, Gabriel found accessing gender-affirming care to be 'difficult, confusing, disjointed, and full of stigma and gatekeeping'.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Letters to the Editor: It's 'counterproductive' to target Youth Development Department in city budget cuts
To the editor: I am deeply concerned by Mayor Karen Bass' proposal to eliminate the Youth Development Department ('Mayor Bass seeks to shutter department serving the city's youths,' May 1). This department plays a vital role in supporting our city's young people through programs like the Youth Council, Youth Summit and Youth Expo, which provide essential civic engagement, employment and personal development opportunities. Dismantling this department could significantly reduce services for young Angelenos, particularly those in underserved communities. While I understand the city's need to address a substantial budget shortfall, targeting a department directly investing in our future generations seems counterproductive. Consolidating youth services into broader agencies may dilute their effectiveness and overlook the unique needs of our youth. I urge city officials to reconsider this decision and prioritize the well-being and development of our young residents. Jessica Iles, Scotts Valley, Calif. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: It's ‘counterproductive' to target Youth Development Department in city budget cuts
To the editor: I am deeply concerned by Mayor Karen Bass' proposal to eliminate the Youth Development Department ('Mayor Bass seeks to shutter department serving the city's youths,' May 1). This department plays a vital role in supporting our city's young people through programs like the Youth Council, Youth Summit and Youth Expo, which provide essential civic engagement, employment and personal development opportunities. Dismantling this department could significantly reduce services for young Angelenos, particularly those in underserved communities. While I understand the city's need to address a substantial budget shortfall, targeting a department directly investing in our future generations seems counterproductive. Consolidating youth services into broader agencies may dilute their effectiveness and overlook the unique needs of our youth. I urge city officials to reconsider this decision and prioritize the well-being and development of our young residents. Jessica Iles, Scotts Valley, Calif.
The South African
07-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
How many of the G20 countries can you name?
The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum that plays a strategic role in securing future global economic growth and prosperity by facilitating international cooperation and dialogue among the world's major economies. Comprising 19 countries and the European Union and African Union, the G20 serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation on issues such as sustainable development, financial stability, climate change, and global health, fostering collaboration to drive inclusive and sustainable growth. Collectively, G20 members represent around 87% of global GDP, 62% of the world's population, and over 75% of global trade. Throughout the year, representatives from G20 countries gather to discuss financial and socioeconomic issues, aiming to foster global economic stability and prosperity. The G20 Summit is held annually under the leadership of a rotating Presidency. South Africa will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. During this period, South Africa will steer the G20 agenda, culminating in the hosting of the G20 Summit on Saturday, 22 November and Sunday, 23 November in Johannesburg. The G20 comprises 19 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States), and two regional bodies, namely the European Union and the African Union. The G20 is reinforced by several engagement groups that provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to contribute to the G20 discussions. These groups include: Dialogue Forum with the international business community. Established in 2010. Dialogue Forum with non-governmental organisations. Established in 2013. Judicial system Dialogue Forum. Established in 2018. Dialogue Forum recognising importance of the oceans. Established in 2024 Dialogue Forum with Parliaments. Established in 2010. Dialogue Forum with national science academies. Established in 2017. Dialogue Forum of Supreme Audit Institutions. Established in 2022. Dialogue Forum for the startup ecosystem stakeholders. Established in 2023. Dialogue Forum with think tanks. Established in 2012. Dialogue Forum of city representatives and leaders from G20 cities. Established in 2017. Dialogue Forum with women. Established in 2015. Youth Summit. Established in 2010. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
