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We are outraged by the hate speech and transphobic displays that took place in #Melbourne over the weekend. Transphobia, white supremacy and bigotry has zero place in our society. ๐งต
We are outraged by the hate speech and transphobic displays that took place in #Melbourne over the weekend. Transphobia, white supremacy and bigotry has zero place in our society. ๐งต
Right now, we are seeing an unprecedented attack on trans rights from anti-trans hate groups. There are no federal or state laws in Victoria that protect LGBTQIA+ people from vilification.
We're also concerned that @VictoriaPolice failed to act in accordance with their human rights obligations during this rally, with reports of excessive force, intimidation, and a biased and discriminatory approach to crowd management.
@VictoriaPolice This includes the improper use of OC spray, used against trans rights protesters.
@VictoriaPolice These incidences must be investigated, and measures must be taken to ensure it does not happen again. Additionally, Victoria and other states and territories must expand their anti-vilification laws to include vilification based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
@VictoriaPolice We stand with trans people everywhere, and we stand against hate always. You can too, by taking Trans Justice Project & @EqualityAu's action here: actionnetwork.org/forms/stand-upโฆ
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