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The UK's national trans led charity. Improving the lives of trans and non-binary people. https://genderedintelligence.co.uk

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Reflective Space for Therapists We run three online reflective spaces for therapists…  

Reflective Space for Therapists We run three online reflective spaces for therapists…  

Reflective space for trans and non-binary therapists   A space to collectively reflect on our experiences as peers and practitioners working in therapy and counselling, building a place of community, support and learning.   Dates:  27 October, 6 - 7.30pm

Reflective space for trans and non-binary therapists   A space to collectively reflect on our experiences as peers and practitioners working in therapy and counselling, building a place of community, support and learning.   Dates:  27 October, 6 - 7.30pm

Reflective space for queer / LGBT+  therapists   A space to collectively reflect on our experiences as peers and practitioners working in therapy and counselling, building a place of community, support and learning.   9 September, 12.30 - 2pm 11 November, 12.30 - 2pm

Reflective space for queer / LGBT+  therapists   A space to collectively reflect on our experiences as peers and practitioners working in therapy and counselling, building a place of community, support and learning.   9 September, 12.30 - 2pm 11 November, 12.30 - 2pm

Open reflection space for all therapists   A space for ongoing reflection and learning for any therapists/counsellors who has previously attended a Gendered Intelligence training. 22 September, 6 - 7.30pm 24 November, 6 - 7.30pm

Open reflection space for all therapists   A space for ongoing reflection and learning for any therapists/counsellors who has previously attended a Gendered Intelligence training. 22 September, 6 - 7.30pm 24 November, 6 - 7.30pm

We run 3 online facilitated reflective spaces for therapists and counsellors:

1. Reflective space for queer / LGBTQIAP+ therapists
2. Open reflection space for therapists who have previously attended training
3. Reflective space for trans & non-binary therapists

Sign up: tinyurl.com/4k8vs6ba

15.08.2025 08:16 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What are my rights? Answering questions single sex spaces, toilets, and everything in-between.

Want to know more? We’ve put together a webpage with more information about trans rights, single sex spaces, and toilets: genderedintelligence.co.uk/news/28-what...

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I’m a trans person, I’m worried about my workplace or a business stopping me from using the correct toilet. Remember: many businesses and organisations want to include trans people, or won’t enforce exclusion. Please keep living your life Everyone should be provided with appropriate toilets. If you are excluded and it doesn’t feel safe to challenge it, record it. Check out 'What are my rights?' for more info.

I’m a trans person, I’m worried about my workplace or a business stopping me from using the correct toilet. Remember: many businesses and organisations want to include trans people, or won’t enforce exclusion. Please keep living your life Everyone should be provided with appropriate toilets. If you are excluded and it doesn’t feel safe to challenge it, record it. Check out 'What are my rights?' for more info.

If you are challenged or excluded, you can record your experience with our friends Trans Actual. Your voice will help shape safer, more inclusive policies and services.

Record your experience: form.typeform.com/to/gzeDcFCu

13.08.2025 13:08 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
I’m a trans person, what do I do if someone challenges me in a toilet? No one has to prove who they are to use the toilet You are under no obligation to respond If you are excluded and it doesn’t feel safe to challenge it, document your experience with Trans Actual Check out 'What are my rights?' for more info.

I’m a trans person, what do I do if someone challenges me in a toilet? No one has to prove who they are to use the toilet You are under no obligation to respond If you are excluded and it doesn’t feel safe to challenge it, document your experience with Trans Actual Check out 'What are my rights?' for more info.

We’re hearing that trans people are being challenged in toilets, changing rooms and other spaces.

Remember:

- No one has to prove who they are to use the toilet
- You are under no obligation to respond
- You can go about your business

13.08.2025 13:07 — 👍 11    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
To every trans and non-binary young person: You are not alone. You are strong. We stand with you. #InternationalYouthDay

To every trans and non-binary young person: You are not alone. You are strong. We stand with you. #InternationalYouthDay

Today, we honour the unstoppable power and passion of trans youth.

To every trans and non-binary young person:
- You are not alone
- You are strong
- We stand with you

Find out more about our online and in-person youth groups: genderedintelligence.co.uk/services

#InternationalYouthDay

12.08.2025 11:32 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
Person with short hair and sunglasses, wearing blue medical scrubs, smiling at the camera and holding a sign saying "The healthcare community stands with you"

Person with short hair and sunglasses, wearing blue medical scrubs, smiling at the camera and holding a sign saying "The healthcare community stands with you"

Photo of Brighton trans Pride, showing people smiling and waving behind a trans flag and pride flag banner that reads #LWithTheT

Photo of Brighton trans Pride, showing people smiling and waving behind a trans flag and pride flag banner that reads #LWithTheT

Person smiling at the camera, smiling, wearing colourful clothes and using a walking stick, holding a banner saying "Disabled dykes for trans rights"

Person smiling at the camera, smiling, wearing colourful clothes and using a walking stick, holding a banner saying "Disabled dykes for trans rights"

Photo of someone smiling, looking straight ahead and carrying a banner that reads "equal healthcare now!"

Photo of someone smiling, looking straight ahead and carrying a banner that reads "equal healthcare now!"

🏳️‍⚧️ Last Saturday at Brighton Trans Pride 🏳️‍⚧️

We had the BEST time. It was so incredible to see so many people come out in support of trans rights and trans lives.

When we come together, we're powerful ✊

#TransPride #TransPrideBrighton

25.07.2025 16:11 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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After much consideration, we have issued a public statement of support for the Palestinian people, as they continue to face genocidal actions by the state of Israel.

Read our full statement: genderedintelligence.co.uk/news/26-stat...

22.07.2025 11:13 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you, we should have clarified. This guidance only applies to England and Wales.

22.07.2025 11:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Government have released new trans-exclusive Relationships and Sex Education guidance. They have weakened schools’ responsibilities to provide equal and fair education about trans people. Schools have been told to teach about ‘biological sex’ but not necessarily ‘gender identity’, They have been told that there is ‘significant debate’ about trans people and trans issues. They have also been told not to encourage students to question their gender. This puts pressure on schools to be less supportive of trans pupils, and could allow for trans pupils to be bullied in the classroom under the guise of ‘debate’.

The Government have released new trans-exclusive Relationships and Sex Education guidance. They have weakened schools’ responsibilities to provide equal and fair education about trans people. Schools have been told to teach about ‘biological sex’ but not necessarily ‘gender identity’, They have been told that there is ‘significant debate’ about trans people and trans issues. They have also been told not to encourage students to question their gender. This puts pressure on schools to be less supportive of trans pupils, and could allow for trans pupils to be bullied in the classroom under the guise of ‘debate’.

Is this the new Section 28? Yes and no. Section 28 banned promotion of homosexuality in schools. The new RSE guidance does not ban teachers or young people from talking about trans issues in the classroom or from being trans and proud. The Department for Education have made clear that they want to pressure teachers to avoid teaching about trans lives, and to shut down support of trans students in the classroom. Even if this is not a legislative ban in the same way as Section 28, it is in the same spirit. There is no doubt that this will make it harder for trans pupils to have a healthy and happy education.

Is this the new Section 28? Yes and no. Section 28 banned promotion of homosexuality in schools. The new RSE guidance does not ban teachers or young people from talking about trans issues in the classroom or from being trans and proud. The Department for Education have made clear that they want to pressure teachers to avoid teaching about trans lives, and to shut down support of trans students in the classroom. Even if this is not a legislative ban in the same way as Section 28, it is in the same spirit. There is no doubt that this will make it harder for trans pupils to have a healthy and happy education.

What is Gendered Intelligence’s view? School is a place to explore identity and figure out who you are in the world. Questions about sex, gender, and sexuality are normal and healthy. We’re already seeing trans young people dropping out of school or suffering from poor mental health because of bullying and exclusion. We’re worried that this will get worse if the government pushes trans exclusion in the classroom. The new guidance addresses worrying trends in violence and hate in schools but fails to recognise that this violence and hate stems from the same root cause as trans exclusion - misogyny.

What is Gendered Intelligence’s view? School is a place to explore identity and figure out who you are in the world. Questions about sex, gender, and sexuality are normal and healthy. We’re already seeing trans young people dropping out of school or suffering from poor mental health because of bullying and exclusion. We’re worried that this will get worse if the government pushes trans exclusion in the classroom. The new guidance addresses worrying trends in violence and hate in schools but fails to recognise that this violence and hate stems from the same root cause as trans exclusion - misogyny.

What can I do? 1. Write to the Minister for Education, Bridget Phillipson, and tell her what you think of the new guidance: bridget.phillipson.mp@parliament.uk 2. Write to the Minister for Equalities, Dame Nia Griffiths, and tell her what you want to see from the government to support trans people: nia.griffith.mp@parliament.uk You don’t need to be an expert or send a long email. If you’re a student, teacher, or a parent/guardian make sure you include this. We’re working on our own guidance to help teachers and educators understand how they can keep providing inclusive RSE under these changes, and we’re providing support to trans young people and their families.

What can I do? 1. Write to the Minister for Education, Bridget Phillipson, and tell her what you think of the new guidance: bridget.phillipson.mp@parliament.uk 2. Write to the Minister for Equalities, Dame Nia Griffiths, and tell her what you want to see from the government to support trans people: nia.griffith.mp@parliament.uk You don’t need to be an expert or send a long email. If you’re a student, teacher, or a parent/guardian make sure you include this. We’re working on our own guidance to help teachers and educators understand how they can keep providing inclusive RSE under these changes, and we’re providing support to trans young people and their families.

🚨The Government have released new trans-exclusive Relationships and Sex Education guidance🚨

Read our full explanation of the changes and our response ▶️ bit.ly/46bplzP

17.07.2025 16:17 — 👍 18    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 0
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This year, alongside Gendered Intelligence, Revoke and Drag Down the Borders we're hosting a Migrant Solidarity Bloc at London Trans+ Pride. One struggle, one fight - march with us on the 26th!

17.07.2025 10:09 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy International Drag Day, darlings

Here’s to the Drag Kings and Queens, and everything in between, who have been fighting for LGBTQ+ rights for over a century.

#InternationalDragDay

16.07.2025 15:08 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic with curved orange and cream background the the following text: Today is non-binary people’s day! To all our non-binary siblings, we see you, you are loved, you belong here. Gendered Intelligence

Graphic with curved orange and cream background the the following text: Today is non-binary people’s day! To all our non-binary siblings, we see you, you are loved, you belong here. Gendered Intelligence

Graphic with curved blueand cream background with the following text: Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities include genderqueer, agender, bigender, genderfluid, and more. Non-binary identities fit under the trans umbrella, but not all non-binary people will consider themselves trans. Gendered Intelligence

Graphic with curved blueand cream background with the following text: Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities include genderqueer, agender, bigender, genderfluid, and more. Non-binary identities fit under the trans umbrella, but not all non-binary people will consider themselves trans. Gendered Intelligence

Today is non-binary people’s day!

To all our non-binary siblings, we see you, you are loved, you belong here.💜

#NonBinaryPeoplesDay

14.07.2025 11:35 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Now more than ever, employers and colleagues need to understand trans and non-binary inclusion at work.

That’s exactly what our online "Introduction to Trans and Non-binary Awareness" course is for!

Sign up for one of our next sessions:

genderedintelligence.co.uk/services/97-...

11.07.2025 16:44 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Responding to the EHRC consultation: What do I say? – TransActual

If you're an individual you can use @transactualuk.bsky.social's super helpful guidance to fill in the survey:

transactual.org.uk/equality-act...

30.06.2025 11:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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EHRC Consultation Response Explanatory Guide Gendered Intelligence’s EHRC Consultation Response Explanatory Guide June 2025

If you're a business or organisation, you can use our guidance to help you complete it.

It's so important that organisations show that the draft guidance doesn't explain how to be trans inclusive and is unworkable.

Guidance for organisations to fill in the survey: bit.ly/3I9ugap

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Code of Practice Consultation Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

⚠️You have until midnight to fill in the #EHRC consultation⚠️

Act now to speak up for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️

You don't need to be an expert or answer every question.

Fill in the EHRC survey here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EHRC-code-...

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Thank you so much! 💜

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Thank you. Today we made history, together

Thank you. Today we made history, together

An estimated 900 turned up to fight the bathroom ban

An estimated 900 turned up to fight the bathroom ban

Keep going. If you had a positive MP write to them to thank them

Keep going. If you had a positive MP write to them to thank them

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance

26.06.2025 09:34 — 👍 174    🔁 55    💬 6    📌 4
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And not forgetting Funmi!

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This Saturday, we’re hosting an event for the young trans people we work with - inspiring the next generation with the trans and non-binary role models of today.

Check out the amazing speakers!

Find out more about how you can join our online and in-person youth groups: bit.ly/4ei2Xqk

26.06.2025 17:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Hi everyone 👋. We've made it to BlueSky.

Watch this space for updates on how you can join us in creating a world where trans, non‑binary and gender questioning people live healthy, safe and fulfilled lives.💜

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