AberSU should continue to support trans and gender diverse students by providing gender affirming products.

Passed by: Senedd

Passed on: 24/04/2023

Policy lapses: 26/04/2026

Status: Completed


Officer Responsible: Wellbeing Officer


Summary

Continue to provide gender affirming products to improve the wellbeing of trans and gender diverse students.

 

Details

AberSU should provide free gender affirming products to trans and gender diverse students to help improve their wellbeing. Gender affirming products (e.g., binders) are expensive, and during the current cost of living crisis, some students may not be able to afford these often life saving products. Students with gender dysphoria often experience anxiety, low mood and depression, and have trouble socialising and being out in public. By providing these products (binders, boxers, packers, and tucking underwear) trans and gender diverse students can feel more confident, comfortable, and able to do day-to-day activities, thus improving wellbeing.

Submitted by: Cameron Curry


Updates

Here is the form to access the products

Action Taken  Name and Role Date 
We have a range of sample products and a ring-fenced budget with support from alumni office. Students can try on products (as appropriate) and then order them from the SU for free.  Helen (Wellebing Officer 2023-24) November 2023
Check out our Beyond the Binary Campaign. This campaign aims at providing gender-conforming products to our students. Check out what is available here. Campaigns and Democracy Coordinaor  June 2024
We also have a Beyond the Binary campaign protected by policy. This campaign aims to provide free gender affirming products to our students. Find out more here. Campaigns and Democracy Coordinaor  August 2024
To recognise and celebrate our Trans and GNC community here at Aberystwyth, we also recognise national days. For example, we recognise Transgender day of Visibility and Transgender day of Remembrance. Check out our Trans and GNC Liberation Campaign page here. Campaigns and Democracy Coordinaor  August 2024
We are proud to be the only students' union in Wales that allows students to self-identify for participation in internal union sports. Tiff (Opportunities 2023-2025)  June 2024

 

 

To find out more about this policy, get in touch: 

 

Ash Sturrock 

Campaigns and Democracy Coordinator
  ais13@aber.ac.uk  /  suvoice@aber.ac.uk 

Wellbeing Officer

Emily (Mo) Morgan

UnionWelfare@aber.ac.uk