Gender is not something many people would expect to be an issue for someone seeking help at a women's shelter.

But it could be, if your gender is questioned.

The issue of transsexual women receiving shelter and other support services was a topic of discussion Thursday during a workshop entitled, "Creating Inclusive Spaces for all Women," organized by the Chatham-Kent Women's Centre Outreach Program.

Joelle Laramee, vice-president and spokeswoman for the Canadian Organisation of Internationale des Intersexués, based in Montreal, was one of the panel speakers.

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