NYYM approves a minute in support of the dignity and basic human rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people.
After much discernment, this minute was approved by the gathered New York Yearly Meeting Friends at Spring Sessions:
Love Thy Neighbor: A minute in support of the dignity and basic human rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people.
As New York Yearly Meeting of The Religious Society of Friends, we embrace that of God and the Light in every person. We are horrified by and opposed to the rising wave of legislation that demonizes transgender and gender non-conforming people in order to deprive them of life-giving treatment and their basic human rights. This statement was born from a place of deep love. We are called to love all our neighbors without exception. We urge our elected officials to support legislation protecting the rights, safety, and human dignity of all people regardless of their gender identity or gender expression. As Friends, we reject any legal restrictions that target transgender and gender non-conforming people.
After much discernment, this minute was approved by the gathered New York Yearly Meeting Friends at Spring Sessions:
Love Thy Neighbor: A minute in support of the dignity and basic human rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people.
As New York Yearly Meeting of The Religious Society of Friends, we embrace that of God and the Light in every person. We are horrified by and opposed to the rising wave of legislation that demonizes transgender and gender non-conforming people in order to deprive them of life-giving treatment and their basic human rights. This statement was born from a place of deep love. We are called to love all our neighbors without exception. We urge our elected officials to support legislation protecting the rights, safety, and human dignity of all people regardless of their gender identity or gender expression. As Friends, we reject any legal restrictions that target transgender and gender non-conforming people.