WHRC weekly newsletter 14 July 2021

Latest news from WHRC

Women from WHRC Germany thrown out of Cologne Dyke March

Women attending the Cologne Dyke March on 3 July were forcibly removed by trans activists. 

Weekly Feminist Question Time links and resources

WHRC is the only women's rights organisation running weekly feminist webinars and discussion rooms. They take place every Saturday at 3pm London time and feature feminists from all over the world. This Saturday's webinar will be on women-only spaces and features speakers from France, the USA, Italy/Germany and Canada. Register here. We also publish links and resources such as slides from each webinar on our website here. 

Sex-based rights around the world

Human Rights Watch calls for gender recognition in Malaysia

HRW asks the Malaysian government to recognise 'gender identity' on legal documents. 

Wellington Council lights up in trans flag colours while women meet

In New Zealand, Wellington Council has announced it will light up the council building in trans flag colours as women's rights group, Speak Up For Women NZ, holds their meeting this Thursday. 

New York adds third gender option to official documents

New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, has signed a new law that adds a third gender option to driving licences and birth certificates.  

'Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey' performs for children in UK library

A group of performers, including one man dressed in a rainbow monkey costume complete with large dildo and exposed plastic buttocks were hired to promote reading to children in a British library. 

Individual continues fight for third gender option in the UK

Christie Elan-Cane, who claims a trans identity, is appearing in the UK's Supreme Court this week to argue that failure to allow a third gender option on passports is a breach of human rights. 

Compelled speech starts in the US

San Francisco district attorney has incorporated 'preferred pronouns' into its criminal justice code. 

Birth campaigner attacked for 'non-inclusivity'

Milli Hill, a British antenatal campaigner and author of Give Birth Like a Feminist, has spoken out about her experiences of being attacked by trans rights activists and the Birthrights organisation for stating that obstetric violence happens to women. 

Campaigns

Female teachers in Oregon speak out against gender ideology

Two Oregon teachers, Rachel Damiano and Katie Medart, have been placed on administrative leave for speaking out on their personal platforms in favour of 'compassionate policy solutions' for navigating the clash of rights caused by gender ideology. Sign WoLF's petition to support them. 

Petition against self-ID in the Netherlands

Please sign this petition against self-ID in the Netherlands organised by Voorzij Foundation. 

Resources

Australia submission to UN Status of Women

Download WHRC Australia's submission to the UN Status of Women consultation here. If you are thinking of responding to a consultation in your country please feel free to make use of the consultation documents we have published or ask us for help on [email protected].