46th trans person killed in “epidemic of violence”
Shortly after 2021 became the deadliest year on record for trans Americans, Jenny De Leon was violently killed in Florida on November 2.
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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”.
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.
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.
Protest held outside BBC after anti-trans article
On November 6, around 100 people gathered outside of the BBC headquarters in London to protest the publishing of an anti-trans article.
Trans activist killed in Washington
39-year-old Latina trans woman Rikkey Outumuro is the 44th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year.
42nd trans person killed in the US
26-year-old Jo Acker died after she confronted a shooter in a shopping centre in Boise, Idaho, and was fatally wounded.