Resources for the non-binary community

The non-binary umbrella describes those whose gender identity falls outside of the traditional gender binary. Non-binary identities are diverse, and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, and others who reject them entirely.

Non-binary doesn’t describe a single gender identity, but instead a vast range of identities that that don't fit in to the binary of male or female. Some non-binary people identify as being trans, and some do not.

We want any young person who may fall under the non-binary umbrella to know that there's a place for you at akt.

The non-binary umbrella covers many different identities, including, but not limited to:

  • Agender - a term used by those who identify as having no definable gender or gender identity. 
  • Bigender - a term used to describe those who have two distinct gender identities that are either simultaneous or fluctuate. 
  • Genderqueer - a term used by those who do not follow binary gender norms.
  • Genderfluid - a term used by people who desire to remain flexible with their gender identity rather than committing to a single definition.
  • Two-Spirit - a term used to describe third-gender or gender-variant people from Indigenous communities. 

Key-dates for the non-binary community in the 21st Century:

2009

  • In 2009, India began to allow voters outside the gender binary to register their gender as 'other' on ballots submitted to the Election Commission.

2010

  • In 2010, the US state of Arkansas enacted a policy allowing gender on drivers' licenses and state ID cards to be changed to M, F, or X with "no questions asked, no documentation required".

2011

  • In 2011, Australia began to let people mark their gender as "X" on birth certificates and passports.
  • It was also in this year that Bangladesh began to offer "other" as a gender option on passports.

2012

  • On 14th July 2012, the first annual International Non-Binary People's Day was celebrated. 

2014

  • The non-binary pride flag was created by Kye Rowan in February 2014.
  • In 2014, Facebook began to let users to choose from 50 gender options.

2015

  • In 2015, Nepal began to allow X gender passports.
  • Also in this year, Dictionary.com included the non-binary terms 'agender', 'bigender' and 'gender-fluid' to their site.  

2017

  • In 2017, Malta began to offer "X" gender markers on passports and other official documents.

2018

  • In Washington D.C, USA, public schools began to offer "non-binary" as a gender option on school enrolment forms.

2021

  • Trans and non-binary people were included in the English and Welsh census for the first time in 2021. This census found that 0.2% of people identified as trans and 0.06 identified as non-binary. 

Support resources for the non-binary community:

  • Gender Spectrum is a national organisation committed to the health and well-being of non-binary, trans+ and gender diverse children and teens.
  • The Trevor Project provide information & support to LGBTQ+ 
young people, including those who identify as non-binary, 24/7, all year round.
  • Mermaids is a charity that supports non-binary supporting trans and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
  • Gender Queer id is a platform that seeks to provide awareness, information and resources for those whose gender identity exists outside of the binary.
  • Gender Diversity offer resources and information about non-binary, trans+ and gender diverse young people. They provide support guides for non-binary people in the work place, schools and healthcare system.  
  • Gender Creative Kids is an organisation that has supported non-binary and trans+ young peoples's affirmation within their families, schools, and communities since 2013.
  • WPATH is a non-profit non-binary and trans+ organisation.

Helplines for the non-binary community:

  • Beaumont Society is a national 24hr helpline that offers support to non-binary, trans+ and other gender diverse people and their families.  
  • Gendered Intelligence work with the non-binary and trans+ community, with a specific focus on supporting young people under the age of 21.
  • Mindline Trans+ offer confidential, emotional, mental health support for people who identify as non-binary and/or trans+.
  • TransLiving International is an advice helpline offering information, counselling and self help support groups for non-binary and trans+ people. 
  • LGBT Youth Scotland offer information, advice and support for non-blesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ young people under the age of 26. They can offer advice on range of issues including housing. 
Sexual health resources for the non-binary community:
  • Clinic T is a Trans and Non-binary friendly Sexual Health and Contraception clinic based in Brighton. 
  • Onyx Clinic is a sexual and reproductive health clinic for trans and non-binary individuals.
  • Terrence Higgins Trust Trans and Non-binary Testing Serviceis a sexual health service for trans+ and non-binary people. It's based in Brighton.
  • The Butterfly clinic is the axess sexual health clinic for trans and non-binary folk based in Liverpool.
  • CliniQ is a sexual health clinic available for trans and non-binary people based in London. 
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