After the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak’s party conference speech this week, 4th October 2023, saying that misgender transgender people is ‘common sense’, I find myself feeling unsafe in my own country for the first time in my life. Pink News: Rishi Sunak says misgendering trans people is ‘common sense’ in Tory conference speech. He said …
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Transgender conversion therapy ban
The trans conversion ban bill is apparently now in its final stages and just waiting for a sign-off from the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak. His decision is going to be a defining moment for the prime minister. He will show his true colors, and either renege on the government’s promise to ban conversion therapy …
The Gender Recognition Act (2004)
What is the Gender Recognition Act 2004? The Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA) is the primary piece of legislation for and in use in the UK. This legislation governs the recognition of transgender people. The full act documentation can be found on the government website, here: Gender Recognition Act 2004 (legislation.gov.uk) The Gender Recognition Act allows transgender people …
Transgender myths, how Transgender people are portrayed in the media
I’ve been thinking about the transgender myths going around and just how transgender gender people are portrayed in the media and political world. Myths with aren’t quite “real world”, now are they? Here’s some transgender myths explored but before I get into them, some might be asking, “just how would I know?” Well, I have …
Equality and Human Rights law
The UK government is seeking to rewrite the Equality and Human Rights law which could see trans people excluded from single sex spaces. Plan to change Equality Act will ban trans people from single-sex spaces, charities warn | ITV News I have grave concerns over this first and foremost, that the government is seeking to …
31/03 is Transgender Day of Visibility
31st of March is Transgender Day of Visibility. I am Mikki and I am Transgender and my pronouns are She/Her. Today we, the transgender community, celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility to highlight the difficulties facing our community. These are political attacks, discrimination, inadequate healthcare, violence, hate and ignorance. We need your support, now more than …