LGBTQ+ BBC staff told to accept hearing views they disagree with: “That’s what the BBC is.”
Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”.
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Free workshops on managing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment
Hollaback! is hosting a series of free workshops to teach attendees techniques to manage and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.
LGBTQ+ staff quitting BBC over “hostile” environment
A recording obtained by VICE World News revealed that LGBTQ+ BBC staff are resigning over the broadcaster’s stance on trans rights.
2021 becomes deadliest year on record for trans Americans
Marquiisha Lawrence, a 28-year-old Black trans woman, is the 45th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year.
BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
After weeks of speculation, the BBC has officially withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
Anti-trans campaigners encouraging a ban on pronouns in the workplace
A circle of anti-trans campaigners is contacting companies anonymously to suggest a ban on pronouns in staff email signatures.
Lesbian couple launch case against NHS over IVF discrimination
Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans have launched a case against NHS after they were made to pay “gay tax” to become eligible for IVF.