News and Updates

Dec. 15, 2024, 1:01 p.m.

WDI submits response to BBC Consultation on Editorial Guidelines

'BBC opened a six-week consultation on a revised draft of its Editorial Guidelines. These Guidelines set the standard for the BBC, and reach beyond to apply to all persons and organisations working for or producing content for use by the BBC. As such, we wish to contribute to this public inquiry.'

Dec. 13, 2024, 12:06 p.m.

The 4B Movement Arrives in the US: Effects on lesbians and the Women’s Liberation Movement

'4B is not a protest. It’s a way of life. Women practicing 4B often don’t talk about it publicly at all, and are not necessarily encouraged to, because the point isn’t to confront men. The point is to live a free life, either alone or with other women.' New post from the WDI USA Lesbian Caucus.

Dec. 13, 2024, 11:37 a.m.

XXantippas Vrede summary of 2024 WDI Conference

XXantippas Vrede have a wonderful summary of the 2024 WDI London conference on their website, complete with videos of presentations. Swedish language.

Dec. 6, 2024, 1:25 p.m.

WDI UN working group makes submission to CEDAW Committee on CEDAW GR 41 Gender Stereotypes

'Women’s Declaration International (WDI) calls on the Committee to reject the term “gender stereotypes” and return to the language of “sex stereotypes” as written in the Convention itself and agreed to by 189 member States.' Downloadable PDF.

Dec. 5, 2024, 4:24 p.m.

WDI UK calls on PM and ministers to restore safeguarding and end sex-falsification.

'We are writing to ask you to restore safeguarding for women and children and to end sex-falsification. Law, policy and practice which enable individuals to falsify their sex creates serious safeguarding risks, which we outline in the attached paper.' Downloadable PDF.

Dec. 5, 2024, 4:19 p.m.

WDI UK issues briefing document in campaign to repeal the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

'Why the UK Government should repeal the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and remove the concepts of ‘gender reassignment’ and ‘gender identity’ from all law, policy and practice.' PDF file.

Dec. 5, 2024, 9:27 a.m.

Effects of “Butch/Femme” on Lesbians

''RESOLVED, that lesbians have the right to be free from sex stereotypes in all forms…' – The Lesbian Bill Of Rights. This article draws on the experiences of one member of the Lesbian Caucus; however, like all Lesbian Caucus articles, it was written and edited collaboratively.' Via WDI USA.

Nov. 16, 2024, 12:07 p.m.

WDI sends submission 'On The Proposed Principles On Gender Persecution' to the ICC Office of the Prosecutor.

WDI submission calls on the ICC to ensure that the Principles clearly differentiate between “sex” and “gender”. PDF format.

Nov. 7, 2024, 8:39 a.m.

WDI USA Statement Regarding University of Nevada Reno Women’s Volleyball Team

'Sia Liilii and her teammates have shown immense courage and discipline in defying their university’s unjust treatment of female athletes. WDI USA commends these young women for taking a principled stand for fairness in women’s sports.' Via WDI USA.