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1 Oct

It is almost unbelievable that conversion therapy is still legal in the UK, but the end is finally in sight. Ahead of a public consultation on a ban, some of the UK's top legal minds have come together to recommend what an effective ban should look like. #BanConversionTherapy 👇

One of the biggest concerns around the proposed conversion therapy ban is the potential for loopholes that may allow abusive practices to continue. This new report shows the way forward to prevent this, and to protect LGBTQ+ people across the country.

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Named after renowned human rights barrister Jonathan Cooper OBE who died during the writing of the report, the Cooper Report was commissioned by @OzanneFoundn to urge the Government to act now and #BanConversionTherapy.

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30 Sep

The new guidance on trans inclusion in sport, released by the Sports Councils Equality Group, makes some harmful assumptions.

It assumes that there is an inherent conflict between inclusion, fairness and safety. In reality, the three go hand in hand.

bbc.co.uk/sport/58732146

Amidst the current manufactured moral panic around trans people, it's important that governing bodies' policies are based on solid evidence about the reality of sport & inclusion.

The new guidance fails to properly reflect that safe, fair trans inclusion in sport already exists.

The truth is that trans women are already participating in sports, without any evidence of unfair advantages or safety risks.

The guidance fails to properly reflect that in its data, and serves only to create confusing distinctions for sporting bodies to navigate.

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27 Sep

You'll have read a lot of discussion about whether only women have cervices - but maybe not so much about why inclusive language in healthcare is not only important, but saves lives.

Read on to discover how! ⬇️

When we talk about access to healthcare, we need to be specific about who needs what kind of care – because when we generalise, we leave people out.

Inclusive language that specifies the needs of our communities keeps people safe by easing barriers to accessing healthcare!

Most women have a cervix and most people with a cervix are women, but the people excluded by that ‘most’ are often significantly harmed by the lack of inclusive provision.

It’s important to focus on what one needs, rather than what was estimated they needed when they were born.

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@stonewalluk

17 Sep

We’re overjoyed to hear that the Tavistock has won its appeal in the Bell v Tavistock case. Today’s outcome will be a huge relief for trans young people and their families, as well as the wider trans community!! 🎉♥️

This deeply unsettling case - which debated whether puberty blockers could be prescribed to under-18s with gender dysphoria - has caused many trans young people and their families enormous distress, and left young people in limbo without vital healthcare support.

This judgement must be a turning point for NHS and the Government in addressing trans people’s healthcare. It's for doctors - not courts - to decide if a young person can make an informed choice about their medical care.

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15 Sep

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We are delighted to announce @EnglandNetball superstars @Npanagarry and @StcyJyneFrancis as our two *new* sport champions!

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@EnglandNetball @Npanagarry @StcyJyneFrancis @Npanagarry made her @EnglandNetball debut in 2016 and captained her team @LboroLightning to victory on 2021!

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@EnglandNetball @Npanagarry @StcyJyneFrancis @LboroLightning Natalie says: "My experiences have always been positive and netball is a space I can be my true authentic self, however I know we must keep working hard to keep progressing sport culture and be more welcoming." @Npanagarry

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@stonewalluk

10 Jun

Today, an Employment Tribunal Appeal ruled that ‘gender critical’ beliefs are protected under the Equality Act as ‘philosophical beliefs’. But the judgement is very clear that no philosophical belief gives someone the right to abuse, harm or discriminate against others.

While this news may be hard to hear, we must remember that this case has no bearing on the protections that trans people have in the workplace. In fact, these protections have been clearly re-affirmed in the ruling itself.

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60c1cce1…

All trans people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and humanity at work. But over the past five years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of trans people hiding their identity at work, and one in eight trans people have been physically attacked in the workplace.

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