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WDI Norway - please support Christina Police are investigating Christina Ellingsen of WDI Norway for 'hate speech' because she tweeted that men can't be women. If you are able to support Christina, her legal crowdfund appeal is here and video of a recent demo in support of women's sex-based rights is here.

Transgenderism and policy capture in the criminal justice system Read WDI director Maureen O'Hara's publication for Policy Exchange in the UK. Press coverage is available here.

WDI USA statement on 'What is a Woman' 'Matt Walsh’s new Film “What is a Woman?” (produced by The Daily Wire) is, in some ways, a valuable contribution to the bipartisan movement to fight back against the inclusion of so-called “gender identity” in law and throughout society. It is also a celebration of sex stereotypes.' Read more from WDI USA.

Transgenderism is the new socialism ''In the last five years, left-wing governments and organisations have jumped on the bandwagon of gender identity ideology. Indeed, in many countries the most enthusiastic promoters of replacing sex with gender identity are the socialist parties or unions.' WDI director Jo Brew writes on the links between transgenderism and socialism.

WDI USA - Title IX rally, 23 June WDI USA is participating in a rally to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Join WDI USA president Kara Dansky to celebrate 50 years of women's sports! Details to come.

Vulnerable women, surrogacy and trafficking Maria Binetti of WDI Argentina participated in this webinar on surrogacy and its link with trafficking.

WDI book - call for articles WDI is writing a book - our working title is ‘The spread of ‘gender identity’ ideology around the world’. We’re looking for proposals for articles on ‘gender identity’ ideology and its effect on women’s rights across the globe. Are you interested in submitting an article? If so, please submit your proposal to our editor. Your proposal should be a paragraph outlining what the article will cover, with a little information about the topic and your background/experience relating to it. We would like to cover a breadth of topics and suggest either an in-depth look at a country, or a focus on a single topic in a wider geographic area would be ideal. You can read more about what we’re looking for on our website. Your proposal must:

  • Relate to the Declaration, for example, looking at the state of sex-based rights and/or gender identity ideology
  • Be up to 2000 words maximum
  • Have a geographic focus (country, continent, political grouping etc.)
  • Be in English (we can help with editing and translation)

Deadlines - please send your proposal to us by 14 June. We will let you know by 18 June if your proposal has been accepted. Final article must be submitted by 17 July.

WDI webinars

Feminist Question Time : Call for panellists

We're trying something new: The Personal is political! Everyday stories of reflection, resilience and resistance. We invite you to share your experiences and thoughts on Gender Ideology in the Workplace at FQT on 16 July 2022. See our flyer for more information.

WDI Germany webinar 12 June WDI Germany's next event takes place on Sunday, 12 June, at 6 p.m. (German time). We have Eva Engelken and Frances Smootz talking about the current developments in Germany. Register here.

WDI Feminist Question Time (FQT) takes place on Saturdays at 15.00 UK time. This week, 11 June, we have:
Christina Ellingsen, Norway, Being investigated by the police

Kara Dansky, USA, "WDI USA on 'What is a Woman?': What this episode tells us about the fight against "gender identity" in the U.S." Frances Smootz, Germany, Update from Germany

Stephanie Davies-Arai, UK, British Empire Medal awarded to Transgender Trend founder Register here.

WDI Radical Feminist Perspectives (RFP) takes place on Sundays at 10.00 UK time. This week, 12 June, we are discussing

The Spinster and her Enemies by Sheila Jeffreys discussed by Dorothea Annison and Sheila Jeffreys. Register here.

Sex-based rights around the world

Spain votes to abolish prostitution

Spanish politicians voted in favour of drawing up legislation to abolish prostitution, crack down on pimping and introduce tougher penalties for men who pay for sex.

Over 300 men apply to move to women's prisons

WoLF's latest update provides information on the crisis facing women prisoners in California.

Indian Supreme Court recognises prostitution

In a misguided attempt to improve conditions for women, the Supreme Court in India has recognised prostitution as a profession.

UK CPS hires anti-women man as 'Speak Out Champion'

The UK's Crown Prosecution Service has hired Sophie Cook, a man who uses derogatory slurs about women, to be its 'Speak Out Champion'.

French feminist erased from documentary about movement she founded

'Marguerite Stern, a French radical feminist, has been written out of her own story due to her stance on trans issues.' More on how Marguerite Stern was erased from a documentary on the anti-femicide movement she started on 4W.

Senator calls for 'Drag Queen 101' to be added to school curriculum

California senator, Scott Wiener, who has previously sponsored bills reducing penalties for child sex offences and for infecting someone with HIV, has called for drag to be added to the K-12 curriculum.

Amazon workers stage 'die-in' at HQ

A group of Amazon workers draped themselves in the trans flag and lay on the ground to demand that the company censor books that are critical of gender ideology.

Resources

Effective communication in pregnancy and birth

Important article about the importance of retaining sex specific language in relation to childbirth.

'Connecting some dots between gender and child sex trafficking'

Kara Dansky's blog on the connections between the promotion of 'gender identity' and sex trafficking.

Webinar with skateboarder Taylor Silverman

Beth Stelzer of Save Women's Sports talks to Taylor Silverman, an amateur skateboarder who lost a first place competition spot to a man.

Man, Womb and the Indian Frankenstein

Vaishnavi Sundar investigates the surgeon intending to implant a uterus into a man.

Maya Forstater talks to Meghan Murphy

Watch Maya Forstater talk to Meghan Murphy about her employment tribunal win, JK Rowling and #RespectMySex on the Feminist Current podcast.