Thread by @StopFundingHate

In 2018, @StopFundingHate produced this video highlighting the human impact of transphobic media.

The vitriolic trolling from anti-trans networks that we received in response only confirmed for us how extreme the situation had become 1/

#StopFundingHate is committed to challenging all forms of hate, and we're proud that our supporter community includes people from across UK society. Trans people have been an active part of #StopFundingHate from the earliest days of our campaign. /2 stopfundinghate.info/2018/09/28/sto…

The orchestrated nature of anti-trans demonisation has been shocking to witness - but time and again we've seen that when enough of us stand together and refuse to be divided, it is possible to push back /3 splcenter.org/hatewatch/2017…

We've already seen changes in the UK media's coverage of migration after advertisers committed to #StopFundingHate.

Now brands need to step up and pull their money from outlets that fuel transphobia /4 thedrum.com/news/2019/08/0…

You can help by sharing this excellent new article from @marjodasays of @outvertising, spelling out how advertisers can become part of the solution: campaignlive.co.uk/article/adspen…
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You can also help by sharing Marty's thread, explaining why so many people are concerned at the scale of anti-trans sentiment in the UK media - and what advertisers need to do to in response:

https://twitter.com/marjodasays/status/1631368217099632640

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And if you're on Linkedin, Marty's article can be shared here: linkedin.com/posts/activity…
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These problems can be solved if enough of us come together and work to find solutions - we're proud to support @outvertising's goal of an LGBTQIA+ Inclusive advertising industry. If you work in advertising or marketing, you can get involved here: outvertising.org /8