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News from WDI

WDI thanks Raine McLeod of WDI Canada for her oustanding work

Raine McLeod served two crucial years as national coordinator of the Canada chapter of WDI, from its founding in fall 2020. In this role Raine worked closely with Ghislaine Gendron, Francophone coordinator. Raine organized monthly meetings with provincial coordinators and liaised with other feminists and feminist groups in Canada. Thank you, Raine, for your past and ongoing efforts on behalf of the rights of women and girls.
Read the full story on our website. 

WDI USA webinar on federal court 'gender identity' ruling

Kara Dansky and Lauren Levey of WDI USA discuss the federal court ruling that bans enforcement of Biden’s Executive Order on 'gender identity' in 20 states.

Man disrupts conference on human trafficking

A man who claims to be a woman disrupted a conference on human trafficking and abolition of prostitution in Mexico - watch WDI Mexico's video of the incident and read more about it on our website. Reduxx interviewed WDI Mexico country contact Laura Lecuona. 

What is a TERF and why does it matter in today's political climate?

'But what is a TERF? I want to clear up some misconceptions about what the term means and about who we actually are as a political movement.' Kara Dansky writes in the Washington Examiner. 

WDI Sweden writes in support of Christina Ellingsen

WDI Sweden has written to Sydstran newspaper in support of Christina Ellingsen, WDI Norway country contact, who is facing a possible prison sentence for saying that men can't be mothers or lesbians. Watch Christina talk about her case on US news. 

WDI merch - correct link for US store

The last newsletter had the wrong link for our US merchandise store - you can find it here.

WDI webinars
WDI Portugal invites you to Radical Perspectives in Portuguese next Sunday at 19.00 (Portugal/UK time). This week, 24 July, we will hear from Brisa Kamulenge and her proposal of a debate about domestic labour. Register here. 

WDI Feminist Question Time (FQT) takes place on Saturdays at 15.00 UK time. This week, 23 July, we have:
Diana Shaw, USA, Women are Human - Reporting on the rise of gender identity ideology since 2018
Simone XX, Canada, Why feminists should be deeply concerned about Canada’s Bill C-11
Olena Zeitseva, Ukraine, War in Ukraine: sexual exploitation still almost invisible
Sue England, UK/Germany, The State of Global Demographics
Register here. 
WDI Radical Feminist Perspectives (RFP) takes place on Sundays at 10.00 UK time. This week, 24 July, we are discussing Against our Will by Susan Brownmiller and Mass Rape edited by Alexandra Stiglmayer with Sheila Jeffreys & Dorothea Annison

Register here.

Campaigns

WDI USA - keep 'gender identity' out of Title IX

Support WDI USA's campaign here. 

Sex-based rights around the world

US government announces plans to remove Title IX protection

The US federal government has announced plans to gut Title IX protections for women by including 'gender identity' in the category of sex discrimination. 

Trans activists destroy memorial to babies killed by abusive men

Trans activists in France have destroyed a mural created by bereaved mothers whose babies died of 'shaken baby syndrome' following abuse by male partners. 

Male student assaults two girls in Brazilian school

A male student attacked two girls who had protested about boys accessing girls' bathrooms. 

Male inmate impregnates 2 women in US prison

A man who murdered his foster father has impregnated two female prisoners in Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women. 

Man nominated for Woman of the Year award

Male swimmer 'Lia' Thomas has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. 

Man wins large payout from UK hospital

A man who claims to be a woman has won his case against a British hospital after he was reported to be 'naked from the waist down' in the women's changing rooms and accused the trust of discrimination when he was asked questions about it. Important case analysis from Sex Matters. 

Resources

Sex industry deregulation in Queensland

Caroline Norma writes in Feminist Current on sex industry regulation in Queensland, Australia. 

Reduxx rocks!

Read Reduxx for some of the latest stories on women's rights around the world. 

Events

Nordic Model Now - Students for Sale conference 15 October

NMN has announced more speakers for its conference, 'Students For Sale', which takes place on 15 October in London . Find out more and buy tickets.