News TRANSforming Futures Fund now accepting applications National Lottery Community Fund is supporting the five-year TRANSforming Futures project to provide solutions to the issues in healthcare and justice for transgender people across England. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News New Gender Recognition law in Finland is ‘major step’ towards protecting trans rights Lawmakers in Finland have removed the requirement for trans people to be sterilised and obtain a psychiatric diagnosis in order for them to obtain legal gender recognition. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Birmingham LGBT announces FREE Gender-Affirming Style Workshops with G(end)er Swap “Fashion and presentation can be an amazing way to relieve dysphoria, and these workshops will be beneficial to both beginners and experienced DIY-fashionistas.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes Sports chiefs have found themselves with a tough decision to make whether to allow male-born trans women to compete in female categories. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Birmingham’s Eva Echo announces intention to appeal High Court ruling over transgender NHS waiting times “We disagree with the judgment, which is why we’ll be applying for the chance to appeal.” By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
National News Nicola Sturgeon warns it is ‘inevitable’ she will seek judicial review following blocking of Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned it is ‘inevitable’ that she will seek a judicial review following Westminster blocking the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, branding it a ‘full-frontal attack’ on Holyrood. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News UK Government to ‘crack down’ on transgender women taking part in elite and competitive sport Senior figures from major national sporting bodies are understood to have been asked to meet Michelle Donelan MP – Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary – to discuss the matter By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Liz Ridgway to run Trans Can Core sessions in January and February Liz will guide you through 20+ exercises in a 30/40 minute circuit session focussing on your core and abs with some gentle stretching to complete the workout. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
National News Trans equality organisation welcomes passing of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTQ+ equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that MSPs have voted, by 86 votes to 39, to pass the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill in the final vote today (Thursday, December 22). By Graham Robson • 3 min read
National News LGBTQ+ groups from Dumfries to Shetland support gender recognition reform More than 60 LGBTQ+ organisations from around Scotland have today (Monday, December 19) written to MSPs in support of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
National News Scottish trans equality organisation welcomes Court of Session ruling to uphold trans people’s existing rights Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that the Court of Session has today confirmed that the effect of possession of a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) remains unchanged from when the Gender Recognition Act 2004 w By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Court hears of life-threatening NHS waiting times for trans healthcare from Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo and other claimants Eva Echo, trans rights activist and Director of Innovation at Birmingham Pride, was one of several claimants who spoke at the High Court about NHS waiting times for trans healthcare. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read