It’s deeply disturbing to see coordinated attacks on LGBTQ+ equality organisations and anyone trying to make their community more inclusive.
It’s important we shine a light on it.
Just this weekend our friends at @TIEcampaign have shared some of the abusive, coordinated hate they experience for campaigning for an LGBTQ+ inclusive education for children and young people in Scotland.
And just this weekend there have been *five* national newspaper stories making threadbare attacks on our Diversity Champions programme, which helps 850+ employers create an inclusive environment for their LGBTQ+ colleagues.
We’re proud of all the progress we’ve been part of since we were set up in 1989. But look at some news outlets today and you’d think we were still in 1989, with the same narratives trying to drive fear and division in communities.
We stand for all LGBTQ+ people, for our freedom, equity and potential.
We won't be silenced.
Not until all of us are free to be proud, free to be loved, free to be together, free to be who we are.
Our work continues until the world we imagine is the world we live in.
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This is a very concerning and unclear judgement about trans young people's access to healthcare. There is a lot that is not clear. Our team is reading it and analysing it so we can fully understand and convey to you, just what it means for trans young people.
We will share in full what we understand from the judgement once we have been able to get more clarity on a number of points presented in the judgement.
For young trans people who are following this case, today's ruling will be difficult news. We want you to know that we will always continue to fight for you. We see you, your identity is valid, and it cannot be taken away from you.
Today we mark #WorldAIDSDay. A day to show support for people living with HIV, to commemorate those who've died from an AIDS-related illness, and to commit ourselves to ending stigma, ignorance, and the spread of the virus.
We know that unfortunately gay and bi men, trans people, alongside (and including) those from Black African communities, and sex workers, are disproportionately impacted. #WorldAIDSDay
Through the contributions of countless advocates driving change in society, media, science, legislature and government, we’ve made some huge progress in tackling HIV – most recently through the ongoing introduction of PrEP. #WorldAIDSDay
THREAD: The news about GenderGP is rightly causing concern among trans communities, many of whom are reliant on them for current medication. No one should be at risk of being cut off from ongoing medication. What follows are some useful links for anyone affected 👇
Firstly, this is the most recent update from GenderGP and ClearChemist which lays out how they plan to ensure continued care for everyone currently relying on their prescriptions gendergp.com/about/updates-…
If you're at risk of your treatment being dropped, and need a bridging prescription, here is some useful advice from @Genderintell:
"Especially when it comes to challenging governments, we all need to work together to effect change."- Congrats to our #StonewallTopGlobal Global Senior Leader Award winner, Igor Ostrowski @Dentons. Read more about Igor’s commitment to LGBT equality: stonewall.org.uk/global-senior-…
THREAD: There's more rumours in today's papers that the Government may drop plans to meaningfully reform the Gender Recognition Act.
Even though the majority of the public support introducing a simplified process for trans people to get legal recognition of their gender
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Not to mention that both the Trade Union Congress & British Medical Association called for GRA reform this week! The BMA went as far as saying that doctors 'should take no part' in the process of trans people changing their legal gender
For years, trans communities have said the GRA is outdated. The British public overwhelmingly agreed and called for reform via consultation. Trade unions and doctors just this week re-affirmed their support for reform.
Trans people have waited too long for equality
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Progress on trans equality in the UK is under threat.
Misinformation continues to spread, so we wanted to share some stats that show what life is like for trans people right now. Please read & share 👇
There are lots of trans people who are accepted and embraced by their family, friends and at school or work. Which is wonderful and this needs to be the norm for every trans person. But sadly, we know that’s not the case for everyone.
Abuse and discrimination is a near daily experience for many trans people. Two in five trans people (41%) have experienced a hate crime in the last year, and two-thirds of trans young people (64%) are bullied in school just for being who they are.