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The WHRC newsletter will be taking a two-week break for the editorial team to have a holiday. We'll be back with a bumper edition on 1 September. Got a story or interested in helping us put the newsletter together? Email us!

WHRC Brasil presents webinar and asks for help

Katyane Cristina, member of WHRC Brasil, was selected to do a presentation of a webinar in a Superior Law School, Escola Superior do Ministério Público da União, to explain how "gender identity" politics damages the rights of women and children. Unfortunately, trans rights activists are demanding the school cancel it. Please email them about the importance of this event. Subscribe to the school's Youtube channel and watch WHRC Brasil´s webinar on September 21. If you would like a certificate please register here.

WHRC Brasil apresenta webinar e pede ajuda

Katyane Cristina, membra da WHRC Brasil, foi selecionada para apresentar um webinar numa escola superior, Escola Superior do Ministério Público da União, a fim de explicar como políticas de "identidade de gênero" prejudicam os direitos de mulheres e crianças. Infelizmente, transativistas estão exigindo que a Escola cancele. Por favor, escreva a eles sobre a importância deste evento. Mais: clique aqui para se inscrever no canal do Youtube da Escola e assistir ao webinar da WHRC Brasil no dia 21 de setembro. Se você também quiser um certificado, por favor, registre-se aqui.

Charity law expertise sought

We are looking for a lawyer with experience in UK charity law to provide a little advice. If you can help please get in touch. 

CSW submissions

Thank you to all who have sent their submissions to us. We have submissions from individual women, various WHRC chapters and other groups including LAZ Reloaded in Germany and the Feminist Legal Clinic in Australia available for download on our website. 

Sex-based rights around the world

Afghan women in danger from Taliban and own families

As US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, women and girls face increasing male violence and restrictions on their freedom. 

US weightlifter inspires #NoThankYou hashtag

US female weightlifting Olympic bronze medallist Sarah Robles had an excellent response when asked at a press conference about Laurel Hubbard

Male YouTuber accused of rape marked as 'female' by police 

YouTuber 'Christine' Chandler (AKA Chris Chan) is arrested for allegedly raping his 80 year old mother who suffers from dementia. Police mark his 'gender' as female. Kara Dansky of WHRC USA appeared on the Tucker Carlson show to discuss the issue. 

Texas to investigate 'gender surgery'

Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Department of Family Protective Services to decide whether 'gender surgery' on children is child abuse. 

Australian Breastfeeding Association erases women

The Australian Breastfeeding Association is encouraging counsellors to switch to 'gender neutral' language around birth and breastfeeding such as 'birthing parent', 'chest-feeding' and 'human milk feeding'. 

Male CEO of rape crisis centre demands rape victims 'reframe their trauma'

In the Guilty Feminist podcast, Mridhul Wadhwa, the male CEO of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, said, "Sexual violence happens to bigoted people too. But if you bring beliefs that are discriminatory, expect to be challenged on your prejudice. Reframe your trauma".

Index on Censorship publishes article demanding censorship

The Index on Censorship, which describes itself as 'the global voice for free expression', has published an article by Dr Phoenix Andrews, who identifies as non-binary, in which she calls Maya Forstater's protected gender-critical beliefs 'hate speech' that should be prohibited and makes false accusations of criminal behaviour. Read Maya's rebuttal. 

Resources

WHRC UK research on single sex hospital accommodation

The failure of the NHS in the UK to provide single sex accommodation in hospitals has been in the news again. WHRC UK carried out some detailed research into NHS trusts in England and Wales. Read their report. 

For Women Scotland on the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Anyone who would like to learn more about the statements from Mridul Wadhwa should visit the For Women Scotland website where they have a detailed blog post and transcript of the podcast. 

4W - giving a platform to feminists and other cancelled women

4W is an excellent source of news and opinion on women's rights all over the world. Providing quality independent journalism 4W frequently platforms feminists who have been cancelled from mainstream media for forbidden views on gender ideology. 

Notes on Radical Feminism - Words of Our Sisters

The latest blog from a radical feminist in India contains wise words from Andrea Dworkin, Sheila Jeffreys, Kate Millet and Catherine MacKinnon. 

Events

Sovereign Women Speak - change to line-up

The Sovereign Women Speak event (20-23 August, Seattle) has a new promo video out with updated speaker information. Tickets and more information available on their website.