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Olive Welch

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Equalities & Diversity Officer @emgreenparty.bsky.social | Social Media Officer for Bassetlaw Green Party | Research Officer @uon-hrlc.bsky.social | Views my own | She/They 🏳️‍⚧️

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 16

It is clear, now more than ever, that we need to develop collective strategies to resist widespread attacks on trans rights globally.

Back in Feb, I organised a webinar with the HRLC's Economic & Social Rights Unit to begin addressing this. Huge thanks to the wonderful speakers who joined us!

Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) @uon-hrlc.bsky.social · Jul 16

In February 2025, the HRLC hosted an event on 'Trans Human Rights Advocacy: Strategies Around the World' which explored key challenges, opportunities & strategies for advancing trans rights, amid the rise of anti-gender movements globally.

🔗 View the event recording here: bit.ly/HRLCtrans

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Trans Greens 🏳️‍⚧️💚 @transgreens.bsky.social · 1d

Green Party Conference recently passed some amazing healthcare policy for the trans community. It commits us to an informed consent model of trans healthcare, a trans-led public inquiry into NHS care, a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy, and so much more.

The Green Party just voted to reform trans healthcare.

What does this bold new policy look like?

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

What we're calling for:
- The end of segregation in trans healthcare.
- Ending the torture of conversion therapy.
- Moving the NHS to an informed consent model.
- Expanding the range of funded transition care.
- Access to affirming healthcare for trans youth.
- NHS support for people who seld-medicate or use private care.
- Real support for detransitioning people.

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

How we get there:
- Closing the existing Gender Identity Clinics and supporting GPs with training and funding to care for trans people.
- Lifting the politically motivated ban on 'puberty blockers'.
- Starting a government funded, trans-led, inquiry into past NHS treatment of trans people.
- Including & prioritising trans expertise in independent care reviews.
- Passing a trans-inclusive ban on 'conversion therapy'.

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · 1d

What's even better than protecting the dolls? Electing them too!

Support the work of the Trans Greens and LGBTIQA+ Greens by buying a #ElectTheDolls t-shirt now ⬇️

LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 1d

The @transgreens.bsky.social and ourselves have revamped our Teemill website where the #ElectTheDolls t-shirts that we had at conference are now on sale.

Do check it out: lgbtiqagreens.teemill.com

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · 7d

The GWD is claiming that they have been discriminated against. This is completely ridiculous.

If political parties were forced to allow the attendance at their events of those who hold views that aren't aligned with party policies, that would be fundamentally undemocratic.

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · 7d

The Green Party proving once again that it will always stand with the trans community 🏳️‍⚧️

Political parties are not obliged to provide a platform to any organisation, regardless of their demands. This was the right decision.

The GWD whining about being banned from the Green Party conference

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · 19d

To avoid damaging our relationship with the trans & wider LGBT+ community, the Green Party must refuse to platform groups that undermine trans rights at our Autumn Conference.

Stand with the Green Party for Trans Liberation. Sign our petition now.

🔗 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Greens for Trans Liberation

Trans rights are human rights.  The Green Party has long affirmed that:  • Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary identities exist.  • Everyone deserves dignity, safet...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Rebecca Jones 🔶 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · 27d

BREAKING NEWS:

I am thrilled to be able to report that after a discussion with JPAC, JPAC has agreed to update it's position statement to make it clear that trans people haemoglobin levels should be tested against their hormonal levels, not their Sex at Birth.

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Rebecca Jones 🔶 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · Aug 22

Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rA…

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Aoife Nolan @aoifenolan.bsky.social · 28d

Wonderful to see the hard work of our @uon-hrlc.bsky.social interns Joline-Sophie Klein & Aline Fabiana Campos Pereira (supported by @olive-the-above.bsky.social Welch) reflected in Tomoya Obokata's final report to the #UNHRC on the worst forms of #childlabour.

Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) @uon-hrlc.bsky.social · 28d

In July, UNSR on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata presented his report to the HRC on the Worst Forms of Child Labour.

Our 2025 HRLC interns, Joline-Sophie Klein & Aline Pereira, supported its preparation through research & a formal submission cited in the final text.

🔗 bit.ly/3VcBCxd

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Frank Adlington-Stringer @frankadlingtons.bsky.social · Sep 8

I am extremely concerned by this decision which needs to be overturned immediately.

As members we have clearly expressed our solidarity with the trans and LGBTIQA+ community.

The Green Party must leave no doubt about its position.

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Sep 8

The GWD have just announced that they have secured a stand at the Green Party Conference.

This is completely unacceptable & must be immediately reversed. Allowing a transphobic org to campaign at conference would destroy the trust the Greens have built with the trans community.

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Sep 8

As a trans member of the party, I am personally extremely disappointed that this has been allowed to happen. If the GWD are not removed, I will sadly be boycotting Conference this year.

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Sep 5

Source: www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...

Equality law regulator submits updated code of practice to Minister for Women and Equalities  | EHRC

www.equalityhumanrights.com

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's clear that the government is obliged to place the draft before parliament, once it has been approved by Phillipson. However, given the evident complexities of this update, it really should be published immediately to ensure proper time for public & parliamentary scrutiny.

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Sep 5

It appears that the EHRC has now submitted their updated code of practice to Bridget Phillipson for approval.

Given the significant impact that these changes will have on the lives of trans people in this country, it is critical that the government publish the draft immediately.

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Aug 24

It was incredible to attend Sheffield's first ever Trans Pride today!

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Aug 23

Recent changes to NHS policy effectively prohibit trans women from donating blood and place trans men at risk of developing anemia!

If you are UK-based & trans, especially if you are a blood donor, please use this template to contact NHS Blood & Transplants.

Rebecca Jones 🔶 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · Aug 22

Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rA…

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm very excited to have been confirmed as the Equalities & Diversity Officer on the @emgreenparty.bsky.social executive committee.

Looking forward to working with liberation groups in the national party to promote the inclusion & participation of minoritised communities across the East Midlands!

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Aug 8

Oh, but they had to review 50,000 responses in only 27 working days. I guess they HAD to use AI to ignore us! It's not as though their deadline was entirely self-imposed...

Also we all know that the "national LGBT org" providing sympathetic quotes about the EHRC is Sex Matters, why hide it?

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Aug 8

So having used AI to discount 50% of the responses to its consultation, the EHRC will implement everything that was in their interim guidance & more.

The entire consultation process was a farce designed to legitimise & implement some of the most brutally anti-trans laws in Europe.

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚨 BREAKING | Labour is set to impose a sweeping ban on trans people using any "single-sex space".

In EHRC guidance that Labour is set to approve, trans people will be barred from accessing toilets, gyms and changing rooms that match their gender.

(Source: @TheTimes)

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 26

It was amazing to see so many people marching at London Trans Pride today!

After having so many transphobes in my comments (on the other site) this week, it was an incredibly powerful reminder of the strength & resilience of our community & its allies 🏳️‍⚧️

A sign which reads "Don't Lose Hope. You Are Loved"

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 24

I am extremely proud to have stood on the picket line today with my fellow Nottingham UCU members in firm opposition to compulsory redundancies & job cuts.

The university would be nothing without its staff. Buildings cannot teach students.

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

A sign that reads 'UCU University of Nottingham Says No Compulsory Redundancies'.

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 23

Stop the Yachts. Join the Green Party.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 21

It was great to see so many people at the rally today & to hear some really excellent speeches (wonderful to also see some Green representation from @councillorq.bsky.social).

Now is the time to build on our momentum. If you're a UCU member at Notts, join our industrial action starting 24 July!

University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · Jul 17

With compulsory redundancies still on the table, were still going to push back.

On Monday at 11:45, let's show up in force, say NO to the university treating us as expendable, and show 'em what solidarity looks like!

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

A flier with a photo of the trent building that says:

NO COMPULSORY REDUNDANCIES

Rally 11:45 am Monday 21st July
Trent Building

UCU
Unison

Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 20

As a trans member in attendance of yesterday's hustings, I found Ellie's statement on trans issues disappointing & quite distressing.

Trans rights are not a debate. They are not a contested issue. Treating them as such demonstrates clear alignment with transphobic ideologies.

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · Jul 20

🚨 EXCLUSIVE | Green leader candidate Ellie Chowns PRAISED Supreme Court ruling that gutted trans rights.

Chowns welcomed the ruling, saying its critics "do not speak for all trans people". She called for "open conversation" about "contested issue" of trans rights.

See follow up post for video link

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 20

Recording here ⬇️

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Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · Jul 20

Statement from Chowns starts at 24:00 in this video

youtu.be/jwGlFXuct_A?...

East Midlands Green Party Conference 2025 - Leadership Hustings Zack Polanksi & Ellie Chowns

YouTube video by East Midlands Green Party

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Olive Welch @olive-the-above.bsky.social · Jul 20

Wow, that's awful. Feels like her answers keep getting worse each time she's asked about it.