This is a first in Switzerland, the students in all the canton of Vaud can change their name and/or pronoun in the school setting.

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1. « Thus, all teachers will have to respect a child’s request to be called by a name that does not correspond to the gender assigned at birth, for example, or to be called by a different name. In addition, these changes must appear on all school documents, such as class lists or in databases. »

   « This Vaud directive is unprecedented in Switzerland. It comes into effect immediately and is part of a legal framework that is also changing. »

   « Other more delicate cases will also have to be taken into account, such as locker rooms during sports classes. For example, if a young transgender boy wants to use the boys’ locker room, the school should think with the child to find the most appropriate solution. »

   « And finally, students who are in transition or questioning will be accompanied by trained professionals from the Agnodice Foundation, which specializes in gender issues. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis,” explains Caroline Dayer, who is in charge of homophobia and transphobia issues. “In terms of accompaniment, these are things that will always be discussed,” she says. »

   « “If we don’t accompany these students, there are very significant risks of self-harm. There are many suicide attempts when the person does not feel understood,” said Cesla Amarelle, socialist state councilor for education and youth in Vaud. »

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