Lisa Neidich
@lisaneidich.bsky.social
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'The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for two senior #Taliban leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity for the persecution of women and girls.'
Sisters from #Afghanistan will be joining us at #FiLiA2025 #GlobalSisterhood
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Sisters from #Afghanistan will be joining us at #FiLiA2025 #GlobalSisterhood
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
ICC issues warrant for Taliban’s supreme leader for persecution of women
Rights activists hail move to arrest Haibatullah Akhundzada and Afghan chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani for crimes against humanity
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
'The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for two senior #Taliban leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity for the persecution of women and girls.'
Sisters from #Afghanistan will be joining us at #FiLiA2025 #GlobalSisterhood
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Sisters from #Afghanistan will be joining us at #FiLiA2025 #GlobalSisterhood
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Ben Cooper for Sex Matters.
'For many, it is seen as returning clarity and coherence to the protection of sex as a protected characteristic, and of sex-based rights, under the EA 2010...'
sex-matters.org/posts/the-le...
'For many, it is seen as returning clarity and coherence to the protection of sex as a protected characteristic, and of sex-based rights, under the EA 2010...'
sex-matters.org/posts/the-le...
Ben Cooper KC explains the implications of FWS
For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers: why the Supreme Court’s judgment does not remove, diminish or breach the rights and protections of trans people
sex-matters.org
July 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Ben Cooper for Sex Matters.
'For many, it is seen as returning clarity and coherence to the protection of sex as a protected characteristic, and of sex-based rights, under the EA 2010...'
sex-matters.org/posts/the-le...
'For many, it is seen as returning clarity and coherence to the protection of sex as a protected characteristic, and of sex-based rights, under the EA 2010...'
sex-matters.org/posts/the-le...
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"Hospitals & govt departments refusing to implement Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman must “get on with it” Sir Keir Starmer has said, as public bodies continue to defy the law"
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Keir Starmer says ‘get on with it’ as trans ruling ignored
Sir Keir Starmer said public bodies’ guidance should be consistent with the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex
www.thetimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"Hospitals & govt departments refusing to implement Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman must “get on with it” Sir Keir Starmer has said, as public bodies continue to defy the law"
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
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Good to see Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social has listened to the MPs who raised the alarm about the impact of the proposed reform.
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer offers ‘massive concessions’ on welfare bill to Labour rebels
Exclusive: Leading rebels say they have been promised significant changes to planned cuts which could help bill avoid defeat
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Good to see Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social has listened to the MPs who raised the alarm about the impact of the proposed reform.
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Call your MP.... tweet, email, insta.... tell them to stand up for women & girls & join today's historic vote to decriminalise women's reproductive rights.
#ClinicsNotCourtrooms #Abortion #WomensRights #NC1
#ClinicsNotCourtrooms #Abortion #WomensRights #NC1
June 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Call your MP.... tweet, email, insta.... tell them to stand up for women & girls & join today's historic vote to decriminalise women's reproductive rights.
#ClinicsNotCourtrooms #Abortion #WomensRights #NC1
#ClinicsNotCourtrooms #Abortion #WomensRights #NC1
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Providing single sex services with confidence: a template for clear guidance
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
A template for clear guidance - Sex Matters
It is simple What about enforcement? The single-sex and separate-sex service exceptions in the Equality Act should be straightforward and easy to apply. But they have become entangled in misundersta...
sex-matters.org
May 31, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Providing single sex services with confidence: a template for clear guidance
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
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"It is dystopian that women are facing criminal investigations for seeking medical care at the most desperate moments of their lives. This has got to end.
That’s why I tabled NC1 - it’s time for Parliament to support this change"
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www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
That’s why I tabled NC1 - it’s time for Parliament to support this change"
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www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
MP Tonia Antoniazzi on why she’s fighting to change our abortion laws
Stylist meets Tonia Antoniazzi, the Labour MP pushing to decriminalise abortion once and for all.
www.stylist.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"It is dystopian that women are facing criminal investigations for seeking medical care at the most desperate moments of their lives. This has got to end.
That’s why I tabled NC1 - it’s time for Parliament to support this change"
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www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
That’s why I tabled NC1 - it’s time for Parliament to support this change"
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www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
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“In #Sudan, women are giving birth in unimaginable conditions. #Midwives are often the only point of care, not just for childbirth but for detecting and responding to sexual violence. Many have lost everything, yet they keep working.” Shoko Arakaki
www.passblue.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.passblue.com/2025/05/28/u...
US Cuts to UN Midwife Projects Will Mean More Infant Deaths
US Cuts to UN Midwife Projects Will Mean More Infant Deaths - PassBlue
www.passblue.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“In #Sudan, women are giving birth in unimaginable conditions. #Midwives are often the only point of care, not just for childbirth but for detecting and responding to sexual violence. Many have lost everything, yet they keep working.” Shoko Arakaki
www.passblue.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.passblue.com/2025/05/28/u...
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"It's disgraceful how almost every politician, & almost every other regulator, & almost every organisational leader, have left Kishwer to take the heat on this. All that "we're waiting for EHRC guidance and btw Kishwer is biased" is BS. It's an attempt to evade responsibility."
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x.com/HJoyceGender...
May 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"It's disgraceful how almost every politician, & almost every other regulator, & almost every organisational leader, have left Kishwer to take the heat on this. All that "we're waiting for EHRC guidance and btw Kishwer is biased" is BS. It's an attempt to evade responsibility."
x.com/HJoyceGender...
x.com/HJoyceGender...
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Important piece in the Indy on YouGov Polling for Sex Matters following the Supreme Court judgment.
Shock findings: most ordinary people believe that sex is real, immutable and it matters. Who knew!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Shock findings: most ordinary people believe that sex is real, immutable and it matters. Who knew!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Survey suggests most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right
More than 2,100 adults were surveyed on their responses to the decision
www.independent.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Important piece in the Indy on YouGov Polling for Sex Matters following the Supreme Court judgment.
Shock findings: most ordinary people believe that sex is real, immutable and it matters. Who knew!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Shock findings: most ordinary people believe that sex is real, immutable and it matters. Who knew!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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TAKE ACTION: Email your MP!
Calling all sex-realist women and men! Bank holiday weekend action.
Use this tool to write to your MP and tell them how much you appreciate the Supreme Court's clarity and want them to support local organisations to start following it.
sex-matters.org/take-action/...
Calling all sex-realist women and men! Bank holiday weekend action.
Use this tool to write to your MP and tell them how much you appreciate the Supreme Court's clarity and want them to support local organisations to start following it.
sex-matters.org/take-action/...
Email your MP about the Supreme Court judgment - Sex Matters
Make your voice heard – let your MP know why the Supreme Court ruling is important to you.
sex-matters.org
May 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
TAKE ACTION: Email your MP!
Calling all sex-realist women and men! Bank holiday weekend action.
Use this tool to write to your MP and tell them how much you appreciate the Supreme Court's clarity and want them to support local organisations to start following it.
sex-matters.org/take-action/...
Calling all sex-realist women and men! Bank holiday weekend action.
Use this tool to write to your MP and tell them how much you appreciate the Supreme Court's clarity and want them to support local organisations to start following it.
sex-matters.org/take-action/...
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LWD statement in which we:
🌹welcome @UKLabour decision to revise policies in line with Equality Act
🌹call on public bodies to immediately follow its example
😡deplore cancellation of women's conference
♀️call for rescheduled conf to be held by July 26
labourwomensdeclaration.org.uk/lwd-statemen...
🌹welcome @UKLabour decision to revise policies in line with Equality Act
🌹call on public bodies to immediately follow its example
😡deplore cancellation of women's conference
♀️call for rescheduled conf to be held by July 26
labourwomensdeclaration.org.uk/lwd-statemen...
LWD Statement on Postponement of National Women's Conference - Labour Women's Declaration
We welcome the Labour Party’s decision to change its policies in light of the Supreme Court’s clarification of the meaning of sex in the Equality Act 2010. We now call upon the Government to show lead...
labourwomensdeclaration.org.uk
May 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
LWD statement in which we:
🌹welcome @UKLabour decision to revise policies in line with Equality Act
🌹call on public bodies to immediately follow its example
😡deplore cancellation of women's conference
♀️call for rescheduled conf to be held by July 26
labourwomensdeclaration.org.uk/lwd-statemen...
🌹welcome @UKLabour decision to revise policies in line with Equality Act
🌹call on public bodies to immediately follow its example
😡deplore cancellation of women's conference
♀️call for rescheduled conf to be held by July 26
labourwomensdeclaration.org.uk/lwd-statemen...
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More male rights activist banners:
April 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
More male rights activist banners:
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“Those provisions were always there, but the Supreme
Court has set that out beyond a doubt.”
Clear, strong and impressive from Labour's Minister
for Women & Equalities Bridget Phillipson MP speaking for the Government on the #SupremeCourt judgment.
Great to hear! 🙏
Court has set that out beyond a doubt.”
Clear, strong and impressive from Labour's Minister
for Women & Equalities Bridget Phillipson MP speaking for the Government on the #SupremeCourt judgment.
Great to hear! 🙏
April 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“Those provisions were always there, but the Supreme
Court has set that out beyond a doubt.”
Clear, strong and impressive from Labour's Minister
for Women & Equalities Bridget Phillipson MP speaking for the Government on the #SupremeCourt judgment.
Great to hear! 🙏
Court has set that out beyond a doubt.”
Clear, strong and impressive from Labour's Minister
for Women & Equalities Bridget Phillipson MP speaking for the Government on the #SupremeCourt judgment.
Great to hear! 🙏
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Thank you @sonia-sodha.bsky.social for your fearless reporting on our issue. We will be following your career with great interest. 💜
April 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Thank you @sonia-sodha.bsky.social for your fearless reporting on our issue. We will be following your career with great interest. 💜
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One of my final editorials for the Observer is also on the Supreme Court judgment. I'm proud our paper has recognised the bravery and the resilience of the women who forced the highest court in the land to clarify the law on women's rights.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial
The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groups
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
One of my final editorials for the Observer is also on the Supreme Court judgment. I'm proud our paper has recognised the bravery and the resilience of the women who forced the highest court in the land to clarify the law on women's rights.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The reaction to women celebrating the For Women Scotland legal victory only serves as a reminder that while the law is the law our culture remains dead-set against women who say no.
My final column for the Observer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My final column for the Observer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That’s all we wanted | Sonia Sodha
Last week’s ruling clarified the legal safeguards of the Equality Act. However, it was a travesty that the battle needed to be fought at all
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The reaction to women celebrating the For Women Scotland legal victory only serves as a reminder that while the law is the law our culture remains dead-set against women who say no.
My final column for the Observer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My final column for the Observer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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You might find this useful in discovering something about what Labour women think
sex-matters.org/posts/single...
sex-matters.org/posts/single...
YouGov poll shows support for sex meaning biological sex in the Equality Act - Sex Matters
Growing support for single-sex provision
sex-matters.org
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
You might find this useful in discovering something about what Labour women think
sex-matters.org/posts/single...
sex-matters.org/posts/single...
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"This judgment must be read by every member of the Labour govt..sent to civil servants, sports bodies, NHS trusts & every HR department in the land.
The capture of our national institutions by this misogynist ideology is not over, but the end is in sight"
www.thetimes.com/article/c3a0...
The capture of our national institutions by this misogynist ideology is not over, but the end is in sight"
www.thetimes.com/article/c3a0...
A historic victory — but did we need a court to tell us what a woman is?
It has cost vast sums of public money and crowdfunded donations for the Supreme Court to uphold the common sense position that sex is real
www.thetimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"This judgment must be read by every member of the Labour govt..sent to civil servants, sports bodies, NHS trusts & every HR department in the land.
The capture of our national institutions by this misogynist ideology is not over, but the end is in sight"
www.thetimes.com/article/c3a0...
The capture of our national institutions by this misogynist ideology is not over, but the end is in sight"
www.thetimes.com/article/c3a0...
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Big love to For Women Scotland, and huge admiration for their tenacity.
Decision of the Supreme Court here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
Decision of the Supreme Court here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
April 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Big love to For Women Scotland, and huge admiration for their tenacity.
Decision of the Supreme Court here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
Decision of the Supreme Court here: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
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“Woman” for the purposes of the Equality Act means biological female, allowing eg lesbian-only spaces, single-sex services and maternity protections.
But trans women are protected from discrimination by the characteristic of “gender reassignment” and also if they are read as women.
But trans women are protected from discrimination by the characteristic of “gender reassignment” and also if they are read as women.
April 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
“Woman” for the purposes of the Equality Act means biological female, allowing eg lesbian-only spaces, single-sex services and maternity protections.
But trans women are protected from discrimination by the characteristic of “gender reassignment” and also if they are read as women.
But trans women are protected from discrimination by the characteristic of “gender reassignment” and also if they are read as women.
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Yay!
Everyone knows what a woman is.
The Supreme Court knows what a woman is.
'Woman' refers to biological sex.
Women's legal rights upheld by the Supreme Court.
Everyone knows what a woman is.
The Supreme Court knows what a woman is.
'Woman' refers to biological sex.
Women's legal rights upheld by the Supreme Court.
NEW: Big moment unfolding at the Supreme Court in the history of trans rights in the UK. They’ve ruled unanimously that sex and woman definitions in Equality Act 2010 refer to biological women only.
Judgment being explained.
Judgment being explained.
April 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Yay!
Everyone knows what a woman is.
The Supreme Court knows what a woman is.
'Woman' refers to biological sex.
Women's legal rights upheld by the Supreme Court.
Everyone knows what a woman is.
The Supreme Court knows what a woman is.
'Woman' refers to biological sex.
Women's legal rights upheld by the Supreme Court.
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So many of us women, including me, have been the subject of years of harassment, complaints, investigations, sackings, deplatforming, & social shaming for just saying what the Supreme Court said today. Let "No Debate' be seen as the bigotry it was #SupremeCourt #ForWomenScotland
April 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
So many of us women, including me, have been the subject of years of harassment, complaints, investigations, sackings, deplatforming, & social shaming for just saying what the Supreme Court said today. Let "No Debate' be seen as the bigotry it was #SupremeCourt #ForWomenScotland