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Really helpful guide to protests taking place in response to the UK Supreme Court ruling, from @whatthetrans.com Follow their account for more info! Still time to join today in Portsmouth, Oxford, Bradford, Chesterfield and Carlisle. #TransRightsAreHumanRights whatthetrans.com/compilation-...

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Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! I will always stand in solidarity with all LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people. Looking forward to listening to queer women, celebrating their identities and learning about the challenges they face. Many queer women inspire me. Thank you! #LesbianVisibilityDay

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“This year is particularly exciting because we’re focusing on celebrating rainbow families, in all the forms they take – from our chosen family to LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people having children, or looking after parents.” – Nancy Kelley. #LesbianVisibilityDay www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“The risk is greatest for Black women in states with bans, who are 3.3 times more likely to die than White women in those same states.” An important read about abortion bans and how they impact different groups of people. www.advocate.com/news/abortio...

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“It lifts me, to see LGBTQIA+ and non-binary women talking about the beautiful lives they have been able to build.” It was great to interview Nancy Kelley for GAY TIMES! #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“I note that Ministers said yesterday that there will be guidance regarding the Supreme Court verdict. That decision will have a huge impact on my life, on many other cis lesbians and, indeed, on heterosexual women.” #LwiththeT #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/25/c...

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“This Lesbian Visibility Week, I look forward to seeing LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people talking about their families in all the forms they take." Great speaking to Nancy Kelley for GAY TIMES! #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“I felt it has painted more of a kind of target on our back. It’s been wall-to-wall coverage across social media and across the news and, of course, the newspapers.” Cyclist Emily Bridges on last week’s UK Supreme Court decision. www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/24/e...

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“Being able to see and hear LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people talking about and celebrating our families and talking about the families that we have will always bring a smile to my face.” – Nancy Kelley. #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“‘Suicide prevention is about risk, not identity. Ending the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ youth specialized services will not just strip away access from millions of LGBTQ+ kids and teens – it will put their lives at risk.’” www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/admi...

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“In municipal, regional and mayoral elections held across the country last week, right wing populist parties were roundly defeated, while parties on the left gained ground.” Informative piece about Finland. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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“As a disabled queer woman myself, I feel passionately about the need for us to be vocal in our opposition about balancing the Budget on the backs of disabled people.” Powerful words from @nancymk.bsky.social #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“Leaders in the far right conceal their true nature to present a more acceptable version to potential voters, donors and sometimes their own members.” An analysis of white nationalism and the far-right in the UK. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ap...

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“It’s still the case that in England and Wales we can be forced to pay for thousands of pounds of private healthcare to access IVF, that a straight couple could access without private care.” – @nancymk.bsky.social #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“I want to mention Jen Gunter, who is a Canadian obstetrician and gynaecologist … who is absolutely fearless in calling out the damage being done by changing policies on abortion and contraception.” Great interviewing Helen King last month! wearethecity.com/helen-king-t...

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“This year is particularly exciting because we’re focusing on celebrating rainbow families, in all the forms they take – from our chosen family to LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people having children, or looking after parents.” #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“‘He clearly was scared for his life because he was gay,’ Garcia said. ‘And then we picked him up and sent him to this horrific prison. He hasn’t had any access to his family or legal counsel or really anyone.’” Important updates about Andry Hernández Romero! www.advocate.com/politics/rob...

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“Lesbian Visibility Week is important, because it’s an opportunity to really focus on the experiences, the needs, the talents of LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.” Great interviewing @nancymk.bsky.social for #LesbianVisibilityWeek for @gaytimes.bsky.social #LVW25 www.gaytimes.com/life/lesbian...

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“Also, homophobic and transphobic forces are pushing the narrative that LGBTQ+ identity itself causes mental health problems rather than the true cause, ‘the way society treats us,’ says Matthews, a Black gay man.” www.advocate.com/news/economi...

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“Cultural conversations are hugely important to how people are perceived and treated in society, and it is paramount that trans visibility, representation and protection be an ongoing and sustained commitment for all arts organisations going forward.” www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/24/u...

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A very measured and thorough account of Pope Francis’ achievements for LGBTQIA+ people, but also where he failed to deliver. As a gay Anglican, rather than a Catholic, I have been mourning his passing, while acknowledging he could have been more forthright. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/04/pope...

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“The theme for 2025 is “celebrating rainbow families”; a global campaign to spotlight LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people’s families, giving them the platform to be understood and appreciated.” #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25 www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/21/e...

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“Hernández Romero doesn’t know that people are fighting for him. He doesn’t know that his theater troupe in Venezuela is staging rallies in his honor, wearing crowns in protest.” More information about Andry Hernández Romero! www.advocate.com/news/andry-r...

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“The high number of safeguarding referrals made in relation to survivors of trafficking and torture is alarming. We have long warned of the risks people face in harmful asylum accommodation, including self-harm and suicide, but little action has been taken.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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“From this small gathering emerged an informal grassroots movement that played a crucial role in mobilising civil society against Kotleba and his extremist party.” Lessons from Slovakia. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Lesbian Visibility Week begins tomorrow! 21 April – 27 April 2025. Recognising and celebrating LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people across the UK. #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW25

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“What do we want? Trans rights! When do we want them? Now!” This afternoon in Parliament Square, London, where people protested for trans liberation and in response to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday. #TransWomenAreWomen #TransMenAreMen #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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A lot of people showing support for trans people and calling for trans liberation, in response to Wednesday’s UK Supreme Court ruling. We must fight for trans rights. I will always be a trans ally. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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“What do we want? Trans rights! What do we want? Trans rights! What do we want? Trans rights!” Lots of people here in Parliament Square, calling for trans rights, equality and celebrating trans lives. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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If you are in London today, consider joining the call to back trans liberation. The protest begins at 1 pm. Wednesday’s UK Supreme Court decision will cause many trans and gender diverse people to suffer. Other protests taking place across the UK this weekend. Solidarity! #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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#PrEP battle in US #SupremeCourt: “the case is about whether science or politics will guide our nation’s #PublicHealth policy.” #Prevention #HIV

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It’s sad that access to PrEP is being weaponised, with broader implications for healthcare. PrEP prevents HIV transmissions. It became available a few years after my diagnosis in 2010. I'm healthy and happy, but every new case is unnecessary given today’s science. www.advocate.com/news/supreme...

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“New figures show the number of AIDS-related deaths could jump from six million to 10 million in the next five years unless funding is reinstated, according to forecasts from the UN AIDS agency (UNAIDS).” The Independent analyses reducing global aid. #HIV www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

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“A constitutional amendment passed on 14 April allows the government to label LGBTQ+ gatherings a threat to children and to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals deemed a risk to ‘national sovereignty.’” An interesting take on Orbán’s queer rights crackdown. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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“They were the people who started off, for example, the self-identification policies. I was in parliament when one of their leaders stood at the despatch box saying that trans women are women.” Karin Smyth's perspective is disconcerting, rewriting the past. www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/17/l...

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“That’s the clear goal: to instil fear among providers of best-practice transgender medicine. That’s unfortunate – but it’s also dangerous for the needs of transgender patients who rely on qualified providers with specialisations and training to provide that care.” www.advocate.com/politics/tru...

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“Trans rights campaigners have accused the head of the UK’s equalities regulator of ‘overreach’ after she said trans women could be banned from women’s toilets, sports and hospital wards.” Baroness Kishwer Falkner’s words are having a chilling effect. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Disappointing and frightening. British Transport Police has announced that male officers will now be searching trans women in custody. One of the first to announce a change in policy in response to yesterday’s UK Supreme Court ruling. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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I mean what are they actually thinking? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is an utter outrage. Not under my watch... 😡

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“Trans people should be accommodated according to their presentation, the way they dress and the pronouns they use.” This is from current NHS guidance, in place since Sept 2019. Sad that the EHRC wants to change the rules, potentially placing trans women in men’s wards. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Surreal interview with the UK’s EHRC’s Baroness Kishwer Falkner, who thinks she meets “the highest standards of public service,” on BBC Radio 4’s Today. Sets out her journey in terms of gender-critical views. The EHRC has significantly eroded trans rights. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Some of this morning’s commentary suggests an overnight cultural shift, permanent change in tone or outlook, following the UK Supreme Court ruling. This is, to an extent, gender-critical hyperbole. Need to wait and see how this impacts organisations and public bodies. I will always be a trans ally.

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YES. Trans Rights Are Human Rights. Solidarity!

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Inspirational perspectives from some leading trans voices! Yesterday’s UK Supreme Court ruling was shocking. It is still unclear what the real-life implications will be for public bodies, businesses and trans people. I will never stop fighting for trans rights. www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/17/t...

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Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Trans rights are human rights. And I will always stand in solidarity with my trans and gender diverse friends.

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“This is like a physical punch, because what it feels like for pretty much every trans and non-binary person in the UK is that you’d like to be exclude us wholesale from UK society.” Powerful interview from Jane Fae, discussing today’s UK Supreme Court ruling (BBC, World at One).

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Surprised by today’s ruling from the supreme court, as it seems to contradict 20 years of case law relating to the Gender Recognition Act 2004. There should be no backsliding. I stand with my trans, non-binary, intersex and gender diverse friends. Full equality! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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