The United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity released his report recently following a visit to the UK from April-May 2023. In summary, it is damning in parts and glowing in others. The report takes a clear stance in line Continue Reading
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Thailand Recognises Same-Sex Marriage
In some nice queer news, Thailand has become the third country in Asia and the first country in South-East Asia to recognise Same-Sex marriage. This comes after decades of campaigning by activists who have called the move “a monumental step forward”. The Bill passed with overwhelming support with only 4 Continue Reading
“Treat them like they’re lying because they probably are” One Trans advocate’s view on the leaked EHRC letter (Exclusive)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission sent out unsolicited letters in April 2024 to various trans organisations mere days ahead of its accreditation review from the United Nations Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), following submissions from multiple LGBT advocacy groups detailing its recent change in position on Continue Reading
Social Transition, Puberty Blockers and the Cass Review (Podcast transcript)
Hello, my name is Dr Cal Horton, I’m a Research Fellow focused on the experiences, rights and well-being of trans children. I’ve been deeply immersed in the literature on this topic for many years, and followed the Cass Review initially with hope, and more recently with a great deal of Continue Reading
Party Lines Review
I was raised on stories of raves, and feel at home in front of a rig. So I can get a bit sceptical when I see academic books about a subculture that feels hard to pin down into words the feeling of being a part of the community. Partly because Continue Reading