GIRES endorses definition of transphobia

GIRES has signed up to the following unified definition of transphobia: The core value underlying all transphobia is a rejection of trans identity and a refusal to acknowledge that it could possibly be real or valid. Transphobia has no single, simple manifestation. Rather, it is enacted through a complex array of ever-shifting behaviours and arguments

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Together We Are Stronger

  GIRES is proud to support the Together We are Stronger Campaign, working alongside the campaign organisers to stand up for trans people, including non-binary and gender diverse people, and of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and experiences. We all aim to improve the tone of public debate around trans issues in politics, the media, online

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Not in My Name

Despite somewhat more muted remarks from Liz Truss recently (September 2020), social and legislative protections for trans people are still at risk of being undermined, particularly in the case of trans women. As a cis-woman, I wish to make it clear that any move by government to undermine the rights to equality and inclusion for

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Helen Belcher talks to Nomansland about Gender Identity

Helen Belcher joins Martin and Steve from Nomansland to discuss current debates around gender identity, correct some misconceptions and understand how it has played into political narratives. We also touch on Helen’s Libdem candidacy and the future of the party under Ed Davey. https://podnomansland.podbean.com/e/gender-identity-with-helen%c2%a0belcher/

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GIRES Joins LGBT+ Charities demand to the BBC

GIRES & LGBT+ Charities demand that the BBC reinstate trans-support charities onto its Action Line   The decision to remove GIRES Mermaids, and the Gender Trust, (together, “the Charities”) from the gender identity page follows a concerted and orchestrated campaign of misinformation around transgender lives and those organisations working to support them. The BBC has

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