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State Of The World – November
Welcome to the State of the World, November edition. Here are the stories that caught my attention this month. Cambridge oldest women only collage supports trans women Cambridge’s oldest women-only college has stated it’ll keep admitting trans women, even after the Supreme Court ruled a woman means a biological female. Newnham College, which has feminist Continue reading
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Labour Government Faces Human Rights Concerns Again
For the second time, a Labour Government has been warned by Europe’s most senior human rights official about potentially breaching the European Convention on Human Rights. This warning follows the first instance, which led to the Gender Recognition Act 2004. Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, wrote to the Chairs of Continue reading
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State Of The World – November
Welcome to State of the World – November edition. In this edition, I look at five stories over the last month that have interested me. Let’s get started. Wait times for Gender Clinic’s Reviled The most up-to-date wait times for Gender Clinic’s around the UK has been released by WeAreQueerAF. It shows the average wait Continue reading
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Personal Experience: Gym Access Challenges for Transgender Women
The Supreme Court ruling earlier this year regarding the Equality Act has had several negative consequences for transgender people in the UK. Here, I’ll share an example that has personally impacted me. Back Story I want to lose weight, so I joined a gym like a lot of people do. I chose Pure Gym because Continue reading
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HRT Update – Month 16
Well, it’s been 16 months this week since I started HRT. A lot has changed this month, so let’s get into it. Medication I’ve switched from taking HRT patches to gel. While patches are fine, I dislike how they stuck to my body, the residue they leave behind, and the constant feeling that they’re going Continue reading
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Jakes Journey – Part 1
This week we have a guest author for us. Jake is a disabled trans man and has agreed to write a series of blog posts about his journey. Finding The Words From childhood silence and loss to community and pride, Jake shares his journey of becoming a transgender man. Intro Growing up, Jake knew he Continue reading
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New EHRC Code Threatens Transgender Rights in the UK
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has finalised updates to its Code of Practice on single-sex services. The UK’s top human rights regulator, which has faced criticism for its policies on transgender people, has shared a finished version of its Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations with equalities minister Bridget Phillipson. Continue reading
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State Of The World – September
Welcome to September’s Edition of State Of The World, lets get started. Burkina Faso becomes 32nd African country to outlaw homosexuality Burkina Faso. the African country that is currently under the rule of a Military Junta, has become the 32nd country in the world to outlaw homosexuality. The military junta-run state proposed the ban in Continue reading
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15 Months HRT Update
This week marks 15 months since I started HRT. Any changes? In a word, no. The patches I started using after my blood clot a few months ago are going okay, but I don’t like using them. I’m thinking of getting the cream next time I go for my renewal. I’m also not particularly happy Continue reading
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State of the World – August
Hi all, welcome to the August edition of State Of The World, my monthly round up of news for the LGBT community that has interested me. Lots to get into so let’s get started. 100,000 People turn up for Trans Pride London On Saturday the 27th July over 100,000 people turned up in London in Continue reading
