News Germany introduces new ‘Gender Recognition’ procedure This summer, Germany introduced the parameters of a bill that would make it easier for transgender people to change their name and gender; a development for transgender rights, setting a standard for self-determination for name and gender in the country. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Stories of Gender exhibition at Leeds City Museum on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 Stories of Gender brings together personal narratives of people from West Yorkshire who have lived experiences of gender identity and insights they have to offer others. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches GIDS Pilot Project in Sussex This new service is available in Sussex for young people & parents/carers of young people who are trans, aged 11-17 (year 7+) and on the waiting list or being seen by the Gender Identity Development Service By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community New survey explores experiences of trans, intersex and gender diverse people during all stages of dying, death and bereavement Stonewall, Hospice UK and the Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) have launched a new survey, BEING READY, which explores the experiences of trans, intersex and gender diverse people during all stages of dying, death and bereavement. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Gender equality – Weight scale with gender signs showing equal weight. In The South Labour councillors launch gender equality campaign in Brighton & Hove The campaign, which was kicked off with a proposal at Brighton & Hove City Council’s Policy & Resources Committee to target hardship funding towards tackling period poverty, follows a recent study that ranked Brighton & Hove as the worst city in the country for period poverty, with almost half of wo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity The UN Human Rights Council has reaffirmed its commitment to combating discrimination and violence on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News 1,117 organisations worldwide urge the UN to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity 1,117 civil society organisations from 134 states and territories have delivered a joint global statement calling for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender to host free online event with Dr Tina Sikka Dr Sikka’s recent work, ‘Sex, Consent and Justice: A New Feminist Framework’, reflects research around increasingly fraught debates about sex, consent, feminism, justice, abolition, and gender relations that have taken centre stage in academic, journalistic and social media circles in recent years. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Sussex Gender Identity Clinic Community Consultation The NHS Gender Identity Clinic’s development team has asked The Clare Project to run a survey on their behalf. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Fundraiser launched for Transforming Sexuality & Gender Scholarship Uni of Brighton’s Centre for Transforming Sexuality & Gender launches a fundraising campaign for the scholarship which aims to promote gender diversity in Higher Education and society By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts ‘Dysphoria is a Drag’ online event on March 6 Join Corn Roberts and a star-studded cast of drag-tastic talent for a one-off online cabaret event, raising funds for the host’s gender-affirming healthcare fund, on Saturday, March 6 from 8pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News An Introduction to Lesbian History with Jane Traies Free Universty Brighton announces FREE six-module course – An Introduction to Lesbian History with Jane Traies, starting Wednesday, February 24 from 7-9pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
