News and Updates

Sept. 18, 2024, 7:05 a.m.

Building Real-Life Lesbian Community – A Practical Guide

'How do we build lesbian community when in many places we are effectively prevented from assembling without the presence of men? Is it even possible? The answer is yes, it is possible. Here’s how to get started.' Article by WDI USA Lesbian Caucus, via WDI USA.

Sept. 10, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

WDI Colombia presents new Spanish language translation of WDI Brasil's article 'Expectativa de vida de 35 años.'

Spanish language translation by WDI Colombia in PDF format.

Sept. 10, 2024, 1:51 p.m.

'Lesbian impossibility is a strategy that patriarchy has used to control our being, one of the most atrocious weapons against women.'

Lesbian experience in Abya Yala by Kenia Pelaez, FQT 7/9/24. English translation in PDF format. Original text also available in the 'Resources' section of this site.

Sept. 10, 2024, 1:24 p.m.

WDI USA’s public comment to Meta Platforms on bathrooms, sports, and free speech

'Meta Platforms is the parent company of Facebook, instagram, and WhatsApp. Their oversight board is soliciting public comments on two cases it is reviewing concerning “gender identity” that arose under their “Bullying and Harassment Community Standard” policies.' Via WDI USA.

Sept. 3, 2024, 9:57 p.m.

Gunda Schumann commentary on Reem Alsalem's official letter to the German Foreign Minister re Germany's Self-Determination Act.

LAZ-reloaded's Gunda Schumann has provided a commentary on UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem's letter regarding Germany's Self-Determination Act and to the response from the German government. PDF containing Gunda Schumann's full commentary, Reem Alsalem's letter and the governmental response.

Sept. 1, 2024, 9:12 a.m.

Western countries are rewilding homophobia in the developing world

'Via an organisation called the Equal Rights Coalition (@EqualRightsC), western countries are training activists all over the world how to use international soft law to eradicate sex in favour of gender identity in their national legislation.' Via Roísín Micheaux's Substack 'Peaked.'

Sept. 1, 2024, 9:08 a.m.

Desisted & Detransitioned Women’s Caucus | Interview with Maia

'Elizabeth Chesak, the coordinator of the WDI USA Desisted & Detransitioned Women’s Caucus, interviews Maia, a 25-year-old Israeli-American writer, researcher, and public speaker.' Via WDI USA.

Sept. 1, 2024, 9:06 a.m.

Open Letter to UNAIDS by LBORI

'Lesbian Bill Of Rights International (LBORI), of which the WDI USA Lesbian Caucus is a member, has sent the following letter regarding UNAIDS’ new “Terminology Guidelines,” which almost completely erase lesbians as a meaningful category.' Via WDI USA.

Sept. 1, 2024, 9:04 a.m.

WDI USA Files Amicus Brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in West Virginia

'On August 15, 2024, the U.S. chapter of Women’s Declaration International filed its second amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court.' Via WDI USA.