: Using an individual's chosen name and pronouns [4].

: The movement emerged as sexuality-diverse and gender-diverse communities realized they were both targets of social and legal marginalization because they defied traditional gender norms [19, 20].

: Supporting policies that ensure social, economic, and legal protections for gender identity [4, 20].

: This umbrella includes people who identify as male, female, nonbinary , or gender-fluid [8, 37].

The inclusion of transgender people in the LGBTQ movement is rooted in a shared history of facing similar challenges and discrimination [19].

: Transgender people are nearly three times as likely to be unemployed and face a 40% lifetime suicide attempt rate due to lack of support and minority stress [1, 10, 31]. Building a Supportive Future

: Many transgender individuals avoid medical care due to fear of discrimination or having to "teach" their doctors about trans-inclusive care [6, 22].

: Many individuals live at the intersection of multiple identities. For instance, transgender people of color often face compounded hardships , including higher rates of homelessness and poverty [7, 30]. Ongoing Challenges and Disparities