Swiss Teen Taken into Care After Parents Object to Puberty Blockers
A Swiss couple is taking legal action to regain custody of their 16-year-old daughter, who has been a ward of the state since last year following a disputed diagnosis of gender dysphoria. They claim doctors have been trying to administer puberty blockers to their daughter without their consent. The parents have already spent tens of thousands on court cases.
The couple is now working with the Christian legal advocacy group Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) in a legal case to bring their daughter home, aiming to set a precedent against Europe’s influential transgender lobby. The parents are appealing a court order to produce documents that would allow their daughter to apply for a change of the “legal sex” in the civil register.
The ordeal began in 2021 when their then 13-year-old daughter, known only as “C” to protect her identity, told the family she wanted to ‘transition’ to male, despite not having shown “any signs before,” according to her father. The girl had previously experienced other mental health issues.
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For more than a year, she has been placed in a government home, and authorities may now begin medically transitioning her without her parents’ consent!
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After consultations at a local hospital in Geneva, “C” was officially diagnosed with gender dysphoria, despite a private psychiatrist hired by the family disagreeing with the diagnosis. The doctors told the parents their daughter should take puberty blockers, which the parents refused, choosing instead to get private mental health care for their child.
Her parents believe their daughter’s condition was influenced by isolation and time spent online during the pandemic.
“C” then requested to ‘socially transition’ (change her name and pronouns) at her private school—again, against her parents’ wishes. The Cass Review, published in the UK earlier this year, shows that ‘social transition’ often paves the way for irreversible physical intervention such as puberty blockers, hormone treatment, and surgical alteration of the body.
In the spring of 2023, the school psychologist who had seen the teen claimed she feared “suicidal acts” if “C” was not allowed to ‘transition,’ and alerted child protection authorities. The school also liaised with a transgender charity, Le Refuge.
After a meeting between the parents and child welfare agency Service de Protection des Mineurs(SPMI)—in which the parents were accused of abuse for not going along with what the authorities suggested—“C” was removed from the home, hospitalised, and put into a government shelter.
In statements to the press, the family blamed an “alliance between the school, the Swiss Child Protection Agency, and the Swiss hospital in Geneva” for influencing their daughter against their wishes. They also said the transgender charity Le Refuge pushed for the child’s gender transition.
“We were very clear with the school, that we did not believe it was up to the school to socially transition our daughter. We learned that the school psychologist was getting in and was feeding my daughter with materials, putting her in contact with Le Refuge,” the parents said.
Gender transition for underage teens is regulated in Switzerland by the Swiss Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Society (SPED). Regulations allow for parental consent to be overridden following legal approval.
“I feel powerless,” “C”’s mother said, adding, “I love my child. She is only 16 years old. She cannot make such a decision. She needs a mother and her family.”
Speaking about the plight of the family, lead lawyer on the case, Dr. Felix Böllmann of ADF, said the couple was “living every parent’s worst nightmare.” He also warned of the wider implications if the practice of taking children who wish to transition against their parents’ wishes into care is normalised. Böllman said the actions of the Swiss authorities violate national and international law.
Not only have these parents committed no wrong, they absolutely must have their child returned home and are under no obligation to consent to the authority’s demands to allow dangerous medical interventions.
The teen’s case has attracted international attention as part of a broader effort to affirm parental rights regarding gender transitions, two years after Swiss authorities liberalised the process for changing gender.
Official statistics from the Swiss health service show that at least a dozen children have undergone gender reassignment surgery since 2018. The number of sex change operations multiplied by 1,100% over the past seven years.
More and more countries—including Finland, Sweden, France, and the UK—have reversed course and no longer endorse ‘gender transition’ treatment in light of the irreversible harm it causes.
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Mika & Joe Scarborough TRIGGERED MSNBC Canceled Monday Show, Threaten To Quit On-Air
MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” hosts Mika Brzezinski and her husband Joe Scarborough vented on-air about the network canceling their Monday broadcast in fear their coverage of the attempted Trump assassination might be disrespectful and damaging to the company.
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According to CNN, an MSNBC source revealed the decision was directly due to network higher-ups fearing someone on the show “might make an inappropriate comment on live television that could be used to assail the program and network as a whole.”
Speaking to the audience on Tuesday, Joe explained his crew was told there would be one news feed “across all NBC News channels” all day Monday.
“That did not happen. We don’t know why that didn’t happen and our team wasn’t given a good answer as to why that didn’t happen, but it didn’t happen,” he said.
Scarborough continued, saying, “We were very surprised, we were very disappointed and if we had known there wasn’t going to be the one news feed across NBC News channels we obviously would have been here Monday morning.”
Joe later took a jab at NBC by again noting he really wanted to go live Monday and asking why there wasn’t one news feed as promised.
When Mika attempted to push through Joe’s nagging and continue with the program, he cut her off and warned the network, “Let me just say, the next time we’re told there’s going to be a news feed replacing us, we’ll be in our chairs and the news feed will be us, or they can get somebody else to host the show.”
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Trudeau Pledges Another $500 Million to Ukraine as Canadian Military Suffers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — More Canadians tax dollars are being sent overseas as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised an additional $500 million in military aid to Ukraine.
During a July 10 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trudeau announced that he would send another $500 million to Ukraine as it continues its war against Russia, despite an ongoing decline in Canada’s military recruitment.
“We’re happy to offer we’re announcing today $500 million more military aid this year for Ukraine, to help through this very difficult situation,” Trudeau said.
In addition to the $500 million, Canada will also provide much of Ukraine’s fighter jet pilot training as Ukraine receives its first F-16s.
Trudeau’s statement comes after Canada has been under fire for failing to meet NATO’s mandate that all members commit at least two percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) to the military alliance.
According to his 2024 budget, Trudeau plans to spend $8.1 billion over five years, starting in 2024-25, and $73.0 billion over 20 years on the Department of National Defence.
Interestingly, $8.1 billion divided equally over five years is $1,620,000 each year for the Canadian military. Therefore, Trudeau’s pledge of $500 million means he is spending just under a third on Ukraine compared to what he plans to spend on Canadians.
Indeed, Trudeau seems reluctant to spend money on the Canadian military, as evidenced when Canadian troops in Latvia were forced to purchase their own helmets and food when the Trudeau government failed to provide proper supplies.
Weeks later, Trudeau lectured the same troops on “climate change” and disinformation.
Last November, officials admitted that the nation’s military is shrinking to dangerously low numbers as Trudeau continues to push the LGBT agenda on Canadian soldiers. In addition to low recruitment, the military is struggling to retain soldiers.
However, at the same time, Trudeau readily sends Canadian tax dollars overseas to Ukraine. Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022, Canada has given Ukraine over $13.3 billion, including $4 billion in direct military assistance.
In May, Trudeau’s office announced $3.02 billion in funding for Ukraine, including millions of taxpayer dollars to promote “gender-inclusive demining.”
Trudeau’s ongoing funding for Ukraine comes as many Canadians are struggling to pay for basics such as food, shelter, and heating. According to a recent government report, fast-rising food costs in Canada have led to many people feeling a sense of “hopelessness and desperation” with nowhere to turn for help.
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Hospice Society to Provide ‘Guardian Angels’ to Protect Sick Canadians from Being Euthanized Against Their Will
A hospice society in Canada has launched a program called “Guardian Angels” aimed at protecting Canadians from possibly being euthanized against their will.
Founded in 1991 in British Columbia, the Delta Hospice Society (DHS) is trying to support ill and vulnerable Canadians within the health care systemby providing them with trained volunteer advocates who prioritize the sanctity of life over euthanasia and offer compassionate support. These “angels” ensure patients receive proper health care and palliative care while safeguarding them from pressures related to the country’s euthanasia program, known as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
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“We are seeking patients in hospitals, hospices, long-term care, palliative care or those with chronic or terminal illnesses who would like an ‘angel,’” said DHS President Angelina Ireland.
Ireland explained that the past three years have been tough for the Society. Despite the setbacks, the DHS has relied on patience and faith to continue offering programs like “Guardian Angels,” consistent with their commitment to providing palliative care and protecting life. Patients or their families can contact DHS to request an “angel.”
Delta Hospice Society facing opposition from pro-euthanasia government authorities
DHS has faced strong opposition from provincial and federal authorities in recent years due to its staunch opposition to euthanasia. In 2018, the British Columbia government required the organization to permit medically assisted deaths on-site at their 10-bed facility or risk losing provincial funding and the facility itself, which was built with community donations.
In response to DHS’s refusal to comply with provincial MAID policy, the Fraser Health Authority (FHA), one of British Columbia’s publicly funded health care regions, terminated its funding agreement on February 25, 2021. This decision affected DHS’s operation of the Irene Thomas Hospice, where 94 percent of costs were covered annually by the contract.
British Columbia Minister of Health Adrian Dix stated: “We have tried to support the board to meet compliance, but they have been clear they won’t. Regrettably, we are taking this step. When DHS concludes its role, patients in publicly funded hospice care will fully access their medical rights.”
In 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau legalized MAID for Canadians who meet specific criteria. British Columbia then developed a policy requiring hospices with beds more than 50 percent publicly funded to allow MAID access.
Dix emphasized the government’s efforts to support DHS in meeting compliance but acknowledged the society’s stance. He assured that publicly funded hospice care rights would be fully accessible once DHS’s role concluded.
Dix emphasized: “I strongly support hospice care and have expanded it across the province. We will ensure Delta has hospice care. We may manage Irene Thomas Hospice publicly, considering Delta’s significant financial contributions. Alternatively, we could explore another Delta site. In either scenario, Delta will maintain these 10 hospice beds.”
Over the past three years, over 3,000 British Columbians have chosen MAID, with most opting to do so at home, in long-term care facilities or in hospices.
Since its legalization, nearly 65,000 Canadians have died by lethal injection, with approximately 16,000 deaths in 2023 alone. Concerns have been raised that the real numbers could be higher due to potential manipulation of official statistics. Recently, Statistics Canada acknowledged excluding euthanasia from its death totals, even though it ranks as the sixth-highest cause of death in the country.
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French Soldier Stabbed by Congolese Migrant in Paris
A French soldier was stabbed in the back by a Congolese-born migrant at the Gare de l’Est in Paris on Monday evening.
The attack occurred shortly before 10 p.m. local time when the 40-year-old perpetrator drove a knife between the shoulder blades of the soldier who was patrolling the French capital as part of the Opération Sentinelle counter-terror initiative.
The attacker was swiftly arrested and remains in custody.
The victim was escorted by the emergency services to a hospital located at the Percy Army Training Center in Clamar (Hauts-de-Seine). He is understood to be in a stable condition.
As cited by the Actu17 news outlet, a source close to the ongoing police investigation said the attacker’s motivation for the stabbing was retaliation for French military operations in his home country.
Un militaire de l’opération Sentinelle blessé au couteau à la Gare de l’Est, une personne interpellée. Un gros dispositif se met en place. pic.twitter.com/QyEQuyMYXz
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“He said he acted because soldiers are killing people in his country, Congo,” the unnamed source told French media.
The suspect is known to the authorities for a previous stabbing, having previously been arrested back in January 2018 in relation to the murder of a young man who was stabbed in Châtelet-Les-Halles. The Congolese migrant was “declared irresponsible because of his state of mental health” after the suspect was diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders, Actu17 reported.
The Paris prosecutor’s office announced an investigation into attempted murder had been opened.
“An umpteenth knife attack injured a soldier last night at the Gare de l’Est in Paris,” tweeted firebrand nationalist politician Marine Le Pen. “Hoping that he recovers quickly, my thoughts are with his family and all the security forces who ensure our protection every day in increasingly alarming security conditions,” she added.
“A soldier from Operation Sentinelle was stabbed while patrolling the Gare de l’Est station in Paris. His prognosis is not life-threatening. The perpetrator was arrested,” confirmed Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.
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