The University of Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Staff Network and University College Union (UCU) have written a joint letter to the VC Simone Buitendijk calling for an end to what they call the “hostile environment” on campus for transgender staff and students
Top human rights court finds Peru responsible for the rape and torture of a trans woman whilst in police custody
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has made its decision public after ruling in March that Peru has been responsible for the rape and torture of a trans woman whilst in police custody. This decision […]
Always Inclusive Period Packaging Change
Last week, following a letter from a trans campaigner, menstrual hygiene brand Always decided to remove the female symbol from its packaging. And in familiar fashion, an onslaught of online vileness ensued. The change was […]
Leeds City Council Bans Advert for Trans-Exclusive ‘Lesbian Strength’ March
Leeds City Council has removed an advert for an upcoming Lesbian Strength march after its organisers reportedly told the council that transgender women would not be allowed to participate. The group Lesbian Strength have said […]
Tackling Transphobia in Sport
Image Credit: [Sky Sports] Martina Navratilova has recently come under fire for an article she wrote in The Times about trans athletes Martina Navratilova has recently come under fire for an article she wrote in […]
Why Germaine Greer is not entitled to a platform
Deemed a misogynist by Cardiff University’s Women’s Officer, controversial activist and writer Germaine Greer has come under scrutiny this week for her views towards trans women. Greer has been prevented from delivering a planned lecture […]
Comment | The appalling scourge of transphobia
In the last 12 months, 238 reported murders of trans people have occurred worldwide. Transgender Remembrance Day was stated as a vigil for Rita Hester, a trans woman murdered in Boston in 1998. Transgender people […]