TRANS RIGHTS
Trans People Stranded and Alone in Ukraine Following Russia’s Invasion
Trans people in Ukraine tell VICE World News they are fearful of trying to escape Russian forces in case they are prevented from leaving by authorities.
Guidance Supporting Trans Kids Scrapped by EHRC After Government Interference
A guide from Britain’s equalities watchdog helping UK schools to support trans children was dropped after almost four years of delays following intervention from the government, VICE World News can reveal.
Leaked EHRC Guidance Reveals Plans to Exclude Most Trans People From Bathrooms
Under unpublished guidance leaked to VICE World News, Britain’s equalities watchdog wanted to restrict the lives of trans people unless they held a Gender Recognition Certificate – despite only 1% of trans people in the UK having one.
TikTok Officially Bans Deadnaming, Conversion Therapy Content
The newly expanded community guidelines will also include rules against promoting disordered eating and harmful hoaxes.
Staff Are Quitting Britain's Equality Watchdog the EHRC Due to ‘Transphobia’
Dismayed current and ex-staffers told VICE World News an “anti-LGBT” culture has taken over the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Britain’s Equalities Watchdog Met Privately With Anti-Trans Groups
Exclusive: Leaked emails and documents obtained by VICE World News show how senior leaders at the Equality and Human Rights Commission worked to erase trans rights.
Why We Need Gender-Inclusive Terms for 'Father' and 'Mother'
As a trans dad, I know these words matter—and that LGBTQ, adoptive, and donor-conceived families are as real as any other kind.
‘Unacceptable’: MPs Slam UK Approach to Gender Recognition
A new report from the Conservative-led Women and Equalities Committee says delays to potential reforms had caused “real distress” and “exacerbate[d] tensions.”
UK Supreme Court Rules Against Gender-Neutral Passports
Campaigner Christie Elan-Cane says “this is not the end” and will now take their fight to the European Court of Human Rights.
‘Humiliated but Determined’: Pro-Trans UK Doctor Suspended for ‘Insulting’ Tweets
Adrian Harrop will be suspended for a month after sending “offensive” tweets to people who opposed his views on trans rights. He told VICE World News he was relieved to be able to still have a career, and determined to continue to provide trans healthcare
GOP Official Says Straight People Are ‘Superior’ to Gay People
“If homosexuality is of God, what purpose does it serve? What does it make?” asked Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s lieutenant governor.
British Doctor’s Career Could be Ended By Tweets Defending Trans Rights
Dr Adrian Harrop, a 34-year-old GP based in Liverpool, told VICE World News he believes he was the victim of an “organised and orchestrated” campaign.