In Part 2 of my conversation with Yanery Cruz, Director of Advocacy and Programs at the New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG), we examine the barriers trans and gender-expansive individuals encounter in healthcare and discuss effective strategies for true inclusion. Yanery offers valuable perspectives on topics ranging from OB-GYN care for trans masculine individuals to the need for a Trans Patient Bill of Rights, emphasizing the importance of safe, affirming environments.
We also discuss the importance of allyship in advocacy, the impact of policy change, and NYTAG’s legislative priorities, including decriminalizing STI status and advancing prison reform that respects gender identity. Yanery’s experiences highlight that joy, education, and civic engagement are vital for community well-being and progress.
Resources:
- Social Links:
- Instagram: @FollowTheQween
- Instagram: @NYTransAdvocacyGroup
- Website: NYTAG.org
- Info on Layleen Polanco, 27-year-old Afro-Latina transgender woman who died at Rikers: Death of Layleen Polanco
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