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Latest news from WHRC

NB: No newsletter next week as the editor is on holiday. We're back on 3 November. 

News from FiLiA

WHRC attended the FiLiA conference this weekend, the largest in-person feminist conference in the UK. We broadcast our weekly Feminist Question Time, on the topic of the UN and how it has lost touch with grassroots feminism. Read more about the event on the FiLiA website. A protest, supported by Amnesty UK, took place outside the venue. Protestors carried signs with sexual threats and chalked obscene graffiti on the ground. Maya Forstater has asked Amnesty whether sexually harassing women counts as political protest (scroll down to read). Daisy, a 45-year-old woman conceived through rape won the Emma Humphreys Prize for her contribution towards ending male violence. Karen Ingala Smith gave a moving speech at the vigil for women murdered by men. 

WHRC at the LGB Alliance conference

WHRC will be attending the LGB Alliance conference in London tomorrow. If you're going come along and say hello at our stand. 

Coming up at WHRC

This week's Feminist Question Time has women from Canada, Brazil, Portugal, Ireland, Peru and Belgium discussing sex-based rights in their countries. 3pm UK time. Register here. Radical Feminist Perspectives is at 10am UK time and this week features Sheila Jeffreys and Laura Lecuona discussing 'Loving to Survive' by Dee Graham. Register here. 

Sex-based rights around the world

Family sues Loudoun School Board

The family of a girl allegedly sexually assaulted in a  girls' bathroom has sued the school board after the incident appeared to be covered up. 

Gender identity law being pushed through in Japan

Taipei High Administrative Court issues ruling allowing man to change his legal sex. Jaclynn Joseph reports on gender identity in Taiwan in Feminist Current. 

Texas bans males from competing in girls' sports

Texas has passed a law banning male athletes from competing in girls' sports at school. 

Stonewall makes Scottish govt remove 'mother' from policies

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the Scottish government removed the word 'mother' from maternity policies at the behest of Stonewall. Read Anna Slatz's report in 4W. 

Cyprus draft bill on 'gender identity' going through parliament

Politicians in Cyprus are discussing 'gender' laws to bring them into line with other Council of Europe countries. 

Man in women's clothes arrested for attempted rape of 12yo girl

A man dressed in 'women's clothes' has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl he knocked down with his bike. 

BBC reporter says staff are afraid to speak out about Stonewall

BBC investigative reporter Stephen Nolan claims BBC staff are scared to speak out about Stonewall's influence.

Resources

Nolan Investigates: Stonewall

BBC Northern Ireland's Nolan Investigates programme has released a series of podcasts investigating Stonewall's influence in public institutions. 

OBJECT NOW! Modern Family Show report

On Sunday 18 Sept OBJECT and Stop Surrogacy Now UK protested loudly against surrogacy at the ‘Modern Family Show‘ which marketed a toxic combo of surrogacy and eugenics to LGBTQ people. Read the report from OBJECT 'moles'. 

(There Isn't) 'The Right to Sex'

Watch the Feminist Heretics discuss Amia Srinivasan's 'The Right to Sex' book. 

Nordic Model Now launches university handbook - 21 November

Nordic Model Now is launching a university handbook to present an alternative approach to the 'student sex worker' toolkits published by Leicester University (UK) and others. Register to attend the launch on Sunday 21 November at 2.30pm GMT. 

'Sex and Gender: An Introductory Guide'

Transgender Trend has launched a new book, 'Sex and Gender: An Introductory Guide' for children aged 8-12. Written and illustrated by cartoonist Phoebe Rose, this book is full of beautiful pictures and clear text and is ideal for all teen/tween children. 

Inside the campaign against Kathleen Stock

Report from The Times on the campaign of harassment against Professor Kathleen Stock. 

Book review: Unsporting

4W reviews 'Unsporting' by Coach Linda Blade. 

'Transgender's Connection With Pornography'

Harrowing blog from the mother of a girl with ROGD about the links between porn and trans identities.  

Events

The Children in the Pictures - screening

As part of the annual International Day of the Girl 2021 fundraiser Australian campaign against the exploitation of women and girls, Collective Shout, is hosting a virtual screening of The Children in the Pictures, a ground-breaking 5-star documentary highlighting the work of Task Force Argos in fighting the online child sexual abuse pandemic. The screening will be held this Friday at 7.30 pm AEDT. Tickets cost a minimum $25AUS donation and include access to an expert panel discussion. Register here.