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WHRC issues statement on language use

When WHRC speaks out to defend women’s sex-based rights we do not use the language of gender ideology. We will not use wrong sex pronouns under any circumstances. This is a clear approach that reflects our understanding of reality; is not hateful, unkind, bigoted or extremist. Read our full statement. 

WHRC Germany stages protest in Munich

WHRC Germany held a protest in Munich this weekend. Another is planned for Stuttgart in November. 

Raquel Rosario Sanchez in conversation with WHRC Latin America

What does it imply to translate into law an abstract and quasi-religious concept such as "gender identity"? Watch this conversation with WHRC Dominican Republic country contact, Michelle Morales, and Raquel Rosario Sánchez, Dominical academic and feminist. Raquel is fundraising to take Bristol University to court for allowing bullying and harassment towards her. Donate via her Crowdjustice page. 

Feminist Question Time and Radical Feminist Perspectives

Register for our weekly Feminist Question Time - this Saturday at 3pm London time we have speakers from Ukraine, Scotland, Canada and England. Radical Feminist Perspectives is at 10am Sunday and features radical feminists discussing feminist literature, theory and practice. Register here. 

Sex-based rights around the world

Women's rights activist exonerated in the US

Thistle Pettersen, a musician and feminist in the US, faced felony criminal charges with a hate crime enhancement for putting up 'TERF Collective' stickers in Wisconsin. All charges were dismissed on 27 September. 

Incheon Women's Line leaves Korean Women's Line

Incheon Women's Line, which hosted Sheila Jeffreys' book tour of Gender Hurts in 3 South Korean cities in 2019, left their umbrella organization Korea Women's Line last week. Incheon Women's Line had been pressured to expel Jihye Kuk, the director of Yeolda Books who has always been very vocal about her criticism of transgenderism on social media, from their organization on the ground of her 'hate speech' against transgenderism. Although Incheon group is the oldest member among the 25 regioanl groups under Korea Women's Line, they courageously decided to leave Korea Women's Line rather than sacrificing their principle of putting women first. Read Incheon Women's Group's statement. 

French medical experts come out against gender ideology

About 50 doctors, psychologists and academics have signed an open letter in the L'Express newspaper speaking out against the transitioning of children. 

Labour party MPs compete to say stupidest thing

As the Labour party conference takes place in Brighton, England, its MPs have made a series of alarmingg media statements. First Keir Starmer said it is not 'right' to say that only women have a cervix, then Rachel Reeves struggled to defend him in a 'car crash' interview, then David Lammy announced that women who fear the loss of single-sex spaces are 'dinosaurs' who are 'hoarding rights'. 

Two men take women's places in Bundestag

Two men, both of whom support the sale of women in prostitution, have been elected to the Bundestag. Three women in total were prevented from standing to make way for men. 

Breastfeeding support organisation doubles down on gender language

Hundreds of breastfeeding groups and counsellors across the world wrote to La Leche League International to complain that enforcing gender idedology is authoritarian, US-centric and cultural imperialism. Read the letter and response from LLLI. 

ACLU erases women again

On the anniversary of Ruth Bader Ginsberg's death, the ACLU posted her famous quote on abortion with all references to women removed. 

Corporate takeover of Pride more clear than ever

4W reports on the recent Birmingham Pride parade, where the police, National Crime Agency, the NHS, the fire service and the city council were all marching. 

Russian couple have 20 babies via surrogacy

A Russian couple commissioned 20 babies in a year, all born via surrogate. 

Kamla Bhasin dies

Distinguished Indian poet, feminist and women's rights campaigner, Kamla Bhasin, died last week. She is remembered for her decades of work in women's rights, human rights and democracy, including working with underprivileged women from rural and tribal communities, often using non-literary tools such as plays, songs and art. 

Rapist and murderer seeks transfer to women's prison

A man who was part of a gang that raped and murdered a woman in her home as her three daughters slept has demanded a transfer to a women's prison. 

UK high-security prison hands out pronoun badges

As part of National Inclusion Week the high-security HMP Isle of Wight has distributed pronoun badges. 

Loudoun County teachers splan to sue school board over gender guidance

A group of public school teachers in Virginia have said they intend to sue the school board over guidance that requires staff to undergo inclusivity training, instructs staff to use students' chosen names and pronouns, and allows students to use the restrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their 'gender identity' rather than their sex. 

The Lancet describes women as 'bodies with vaginas'

British medical journal, The Lancet, used the term 'bodies with vaginas' to describe women on its front cover last week. Following a wave of complaints, the magazine has since issued an apology to those who were offended. 

Resources

'Unsporting' by Coach Linda Blade

Radical gender activists are using a pseudoscientific theory of human biology to hijack sports and subvert the long-established concept of fair play — forcing women and girls to risk their safety, pushing them aside for male athletes using the excuse of “inclusivity.” Read more about this book, by distinguished Canadian athletics coach, Linda Blade. 

The US goverment is endangering women

Read Genevieve Gluck's blistering article on how the Biden administration is putting women and children in danger on Feminist Current. 

Genspect - support for young people and parents

Genspect is an international alliance of parent and professional groups whose aim is to advocate for parents of gender-questioning children and young people. Parents are concerned that their kids are not receiving appropriate treatment and support; many do not feel free to speak out about their concerns. Find news, support and information on their website. 

Events

WHRC at FiLiA - 16-17 October
WHRC will be attending FiLiA in Portsmouth, England, on the weekend of 16-17 October. Feminist Question Time will be broadcast live from the conference. 

LGB Alliance conference - London 21 October

WHRC is looking forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new ones at the LGB Alliance conference on 21 October at the QEII conference centre in London, where we'll be attending as an exhibitor. WHRC signatories can book discounted tickets here.