Human Rights for all Athletes
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On paper the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has claimed that transitioned athletes may compete in the Olympic Games. However, the Canadian Cycling Association has engaged in blatant discrimination against one of Canada's best athletes, cyclist Kristen Worley, due to her status as a transitioned woman. Please read this open letter by Kristen Worley to the director of Sport Canada, Mr. Gilles Dйry, to see how he is perpetuating the discrimination against Kristen Worley and how the CCA has violated her human rights which could have a chilling effect on diversity in sport.
http://www.intersexualite.org/Dery.html
We the undersigned have read the open letter by Kristen Worley to Mr. Dйry, head of Sport Canada. We are aware that he has refused to take measures to stop the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) from prohibiting Kristen from competing in the Beijing Olympics. We also believe that Kristen Worley, an elite athlete, has not received a fair response from the CCA to her inquiries about alternatives to qualifying meet attendance as a result of the extenuating circumstances surrounding her father's bone cancer and recent death. We see this as blatant discrimination, a violation of her human rights and a setback for diversity in sport because she is not being treated equally. We respectfully request that the CCA re-evaluate Kristen's request, who had been assured that she would have opportunities to attend other events for qualification purposes as a result of these extenuating circumstances, and we request that the CCA find just cause to reinstate her so as to enable her to compete in the Beijing Olympics.
http://www.intersexualite.org/Dery.html
We the undersigned have read the open letter by Kristen Worley to Mr. Dйry, head of Sport Canada. We are aware that he has refused to take measures to stop the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) from prohibiting Kristen from competing in the Beijing Olympics. We also believe that Kristen Worley, an elite athlete, has not received a fair response from the CCA to her inquiries about alternatives to qualifying meet attendance as a result of the extenuating circumstances surrounding her father's bone cancer and recent death. We see this as blatant discrimination, a violation of her human rights and a setback for diversity in sport because she is not being treated equally. We respectfully request that the CCA re-evaluate Kristen's request, who had been assured that she would have opportunities to attend other events for qualification purposes as a result of these extenuating circumstances, and we request that the CCA find just cause to reinstate her so as to enable her to compete in the Beijing Olympics.
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Jeannie Kayh
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Just how PURE do each of you think you are? I can guarantee that each one of us is a broad mixture of male and female. If you want really PURE male or female I can again guarantee that you will find only a few.
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Ana D
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Either she is legally female or not. The IOC determined she is eligeble to compete your sanctioning body said she could try out for the team she made the team now you change your mind ... That is outrageous and is shame on a country i looked to as a leade
22 April 2015
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Stephanie B
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I cannot believe this, as it clearly goes against the international olympic committee's acceptance of transsexual and intersex people, I hope the Canadian Cycling Association change their policy and allow Kristen to compete.
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Deborah Susand
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Discrimination against anyone especially someone who is transgendered is wrong. T people already have the worst of lifes discrimination. How can an athletic association justify this blatent discrimination???
23 September 2014
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Kelly N
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According to the present rules for competing, Kristen Worley, having transitioned (including surgery) over two years ago and on estrogen, is eligible to compete. The decision to refuse her eligibility is based only on hate and bigotry. We hope that you do
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Tyler M
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As an Olympic Alternate, I am well aware of the difficulties of navigating training, personal life and politics. Our NSA should be in place to help, not hinder, us as athletes. I wish Kristen Worley the best of luck in her current situation, and hope the
16 September 2013
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Victoria Gilbert
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I am a transgendered female (a Canadian) living in North Carolina, USA. I deplore this treatment of Ms. Worley. Sincerely, Victoria, http://victoriasjourney.com/
12 August 2013
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Tara Lynnh
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Cmon, how can these athletes complete their dream of doing something for their country???
14 July 2013
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Kelli E
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Thank you, Kirsten, for not only fighting for your own personal rights, but in turn, for everyone's, especially for transgendered individuals...but, really, for everyone who's been discriminated against.
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