Community The NHS and Metrobus launch Covid-19 Mobile Vaccination Unit The NHS and Metrobus launched one of the UK’s first Covid-19 Mobile Vaccination Units in a bus yesterday in Crawley, targetting hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to end transphobia within the party General News Nicola Sturgeon condemns transphobia Nicola Sturgeon, the leader of the Scottish National Party, spoke out against transphobia amid accusations that the political group has become a ‘hub’ of anti-trans rhetoric. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Iowa and Oklahoma propose bills against gender-affirming healthcare Both Iowa and Oklahoma have proposed bills which would prevent young trans people from accessing gender-affirming medical treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Covid rates continue to fall in Brighton & Hove In the seven days up to January 22 there were 880 confirmed new cases of Covid-19 in the city, which is equivalent to a weekly rate of 303 per 100,000 residents – which is lower than England at 387 per 100,000 and 368 per 100,000 in the South East. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News US Republican introduces anti-trans bill Florida state representative, Greg Steube, recently put forward a bill which could ban trans girls from participating in school sports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ activists detained in Singapore Three LGBTQ+ activists have been detained by police in Singapore after attending a small demonstration protesting the government’s mistreatment of a transgender student. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence, the Endocrine Society and young people’s sexual health charity, Brook, have applied to join the NHS appeal against the recent court decision to prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Puerto Rico declared state of emergency of trans murders Authorities in Puerto Rico have declared a state of emergency due to the high levels of gender-based violence, which is disproportionately affecting trans people and women. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Delhi to build trans inclusive toilets The first trans inclusive toilets in Delhi, the capital of India, are currently in construction and are due to be opened shortly. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Update: Montana House of Representatives passes anti-trans bills Lower legislators in Montana, US, have passed two anti-trans bills, which will now advance to the state Senate. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News HIV/AIDS researcher Joseph Sonnabend dead at 88 Dr Joseph Sonnabend, a pioneering HIV/AIDS researcher, has died at 88 after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US bishops show solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth Roman Catholic cardinal, Joseph Tobin, and Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, shared a message of support for LGBTQ+ youth, along with a handful of other US bishops. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
