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We are pleased to announce the launch of Beira's Place, a new service providing support, advocacy and information for women survivors of sexual violence aged 16 and over in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please visit our website for full details: beirasplace.org.uk

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The Observer view on Scotland’s controversial proposed gender reforms | Observer editorial

“Self-described progressive politicians have proved too gutless to advocate balance… marginalised women – in prison, in abuse services, and who require intimate care as a result of disability – who will bear the consequences of their cowardice.”

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There is a respectful compromise to be had – but it requires politicians to chose balance over toxicity

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'McConnell warned: “There are really serious concerns about safe spaces for women, especially those facing and dealing with the trauma of abuse, violence, and rape."'

SNP trans reforms risk attracting sex offenders to Scotland, says Jack McConnell

Gender recognition reforms expected to be passed in Scotland this coming week could prove a magnet for predatory sex offenders from other parts of the UK, a fo

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And as for this, I'm appalled. This individual actually advocates reading the books because "nobody needs to know". All fine and dandy until you get drunk and accidentally quote one, sonny. "I never did it in public" won't save you when the police see your Hufflepuff socks. 2/2

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doesn't realise purethink is incompatible with owning ANYTHING connected with me, in ANY form. The truly righteous wouldn't just burn their books and movies but the local library, anything with an owl on it and their own pet dogs. #DoBetter 1/2

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Scotland must rebel against this oppressive gender ideology

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#TaranehAlidousti, an Iranian actress, has just been arrested by the regime. She had joined Iranian people’s movement against the regime by posing unveiled and carrying a placard that said “#WomenLifeFreedom”, the slogans of the #IranRevoIution

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Link didn't work on last Tweet! "Nicola Sturgeon, the David Cameron of the SNP, has made a monumental mess and, although she can probably see the inevitable disaster that self-identification will be for vulnerable women and girls, refuses to back down."

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It’s been a pretty bad week for the women of Scotland. As Nicola Sturgeon doubles down on the pending legislation that would permit men to self-identify as women – legislation that around two thirds...

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Gay Norwegian filmmaker faces three years in prison

Gay Men’s Network

@MensNetwork1

Dec 16

The Gay Men's Network stands shoulder to should in support and solidarity with Tonje Gjevjon. Across the world lesbians are being harassed simply for standing up for same-sex attraction. Homosexual males like us stand with them against this oppression

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Tonje Gjevjon spoke out against trans activist Christine Jentoft, a transgender woman who transitioned from being a man and now identifies as a 'lesbian mother'.

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Let’s not forget: 1-#AtefehNaemi was 37 from #Karaj. She was arrested during the ongoing #IranRevoIution. She succumbed to torture and lost her life. She was an animal rights activist. Before her death, she had disappeared for 8 days. Her family recovered her dead body later.

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was a heroine of mine before I ever met her. This is why.

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Dec 15

'So it is utterly sickening that vulnerable women and children are still to be viewed as collateral damage, sacrificed at the altar of gender ideology." The fabulous @JohannLamont telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/1

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Breaking News: #Iran was just expelled from the U.N. Women's Rights Commission. Here is to the Iranian women and girls, whose courage made this action possible. #WomanLifeFreedom

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I pride myself on responding personally to fan mail.

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For weeks I've been thinking 'if I can just get to the end of part six of the book before Christmas I can relax', and an hour ago I GOT TO THE END OF PART SIX. Then I looked round at all the tidying that needs doing and the presents that need wrapping and I've started part seven.

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The single biggest assault on the rights of Scottish women and girls in my lifetime and opposed by two thirds of voters. This is

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Two thirds of voters oppose SNP’s gender reform plans

About two thirds of Scots are opposed to the central pillars of Nicola Sturgeon’s gender reform policy, according to a new poll.A final vote will be held in H

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Is this what my country & my alma mater have come to? Entitled students stifling #FreedomofSpeech & silencing women & lesbians who want to talk about their rights? Those who have fostered this authoritarian neo-fascist climate have a lot to answer for.

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Lisa Mackenzie

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I’ve turned up to the screening of Adult Human Female to participate in the discussion afterwards and a group of students has occupied the lecture theatre in a bid to stop the screening from going ahead. @AHFdoco

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Feminism, becoming a lesbian, rape, and more feminism:

Julie, I love you 💔 Feminism, becoming a lesbian, rape, and more feminism: by

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This article is lovingly dedicated to JK Rowling and the staff, board and volunteers at Beira’s Place. Thank you.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has been removed from the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women! This is a victory for Iranian revolutionaries who have been facing guns & bullets as they fight this gender apartheid state. This is the flame of #IranRevoIution lit by #MahsaaAmini

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URGENT APPEAL: These two Kurdish brothers, #FarhadTahaZadeh and #FarzadTahaZadeh from the city of #Oshnaviyeh, risk imminent execution for protesting against the Islamist regime in Iran. Their lives are in danger. We need their names on spotlight of the international community

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Look how amazing this is!

@matt_walton1

, that's made my day! #TheInkBlackHeart

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Play the game Bwah! I really loved The Ink Black Heart, especially as an animator

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Mark! The Herald Angel Sing

I've been funding rape crisis centres for over 20 years. I founded a female-only rape crisis centre in my home city because there's no longer such a service here and women were crying out for one. A trans woman heads the only other rape centre in town. TW are already well-served.

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I think it’s actually quite telling as to the vindictive nature of JK Rowling that’s she’s had the means, resources and power to set up a crisis centre for over 20 years, and she’s only decided to do it now so she can use it as some bizarre point scoring against trans victims.

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My husband bought me a whisky miniatures advent calendar and I'm concerned he might soon realise all the drawers are empty except Dec 24th and that'll be empty tonight.

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MSPs led by

vote for the Gender Recognition Bill next they will, as

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explains here, turn back the clock further on women’s ability to find single sex services, when those matter to them most. The Labour Party 💔🥀

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JK Rowling works her magic again

This is the best news for women in a long time!

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She has launched a new feminist revolution

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JK Rowling launches service for women victims of sexual violence before Scotland brings in self-ID law.

JK Rowling launches service for women victims of sexual violence before Scotland brings in self-ID...

JK Rowling is founding and personally funding a new service for women survivors of sexual violence. Launched days before Nicola Sturgeon’s controversial Gender Recognition Reform Bill is expected to...

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suzannemoore.substack.com

I spoke to Suzanne Moore about feminism, filters and a new support centre for female survivors of sexual violence in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

An Exclusive Interview with JK Rowling about her New Project

When J. K. Rowling tells you she has something up her sleeve that she wants to show you – a brand new project that no one knows about – it’s worth getting on a train to Edinburgh for. Is she branch...

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Robert Galbraith

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Strike and Robin are waiting for you. Tune in tonight for the first episode of the Troubled Blood TV series on

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in the UK! ⏰ We'll see you at 9pm . . . #TroubledBlood #RobertGalbraith #StrikeTV #StrikeAndRobin #CormoranStrike #RobinEllacott

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Robert Galbraith

@RGalbraith

Dec 1

Hands up if you're excited about the release of the Troubled Blood TV series! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Set your alarm for 9pm on Sunday 11th December when the first episode will launch in the UK on BBC One Read more here: fal.cn/3u5Co #TroubledBlood #RobertGalbraith #StrikeTV

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Come meet the new faces at the agency: office manager Pat and contractors Morris and Barclay. And of course Shanker makes an appearance. Troubled Blood TV series starts at 9pm on 11th December on

@BBCOne

in the UK #TroubledBlood #RobertGalbraith #StrikeTV #StrikeAndRobin

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Heartbreaking. Mohsen Shekhari's family in front of their house hearing the news of their son's senseless execution today for protesting. The Islamic regime making sure the trauma of their despotic rule continues for generations to come. #IranRevolution

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Mohsen Shekari was murdered by the state for wanting freedoms so many of us take for granted. My thoughts are with his family and all who loved him. #MohsenShekari #IranRevolution #Mahsa_Amini

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He was only 23 years old. This morning, just before sunrise, the Islamist regime in Iran executed #MohsenShekari, a protester they had arrested in #Tehran Mohsen gave his life for freedom. He wanted a normal life. One more brave soul killed by this bloody regime #IranRevolution

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Cormoran Strike

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Tom Burke was on BBC Breakfast from 7:51am this morning. Here’s a clip they played, showing Robin asking Strike what his star sign is ✨

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Dec 5

Along with 28 other individuals and organisations, we have today written to the UN special rapporteur on violence against women Reem Alsalem to welcome her recent intervention on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. You can read the letter here: murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/wp-content/upl

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Complete failure of regime to brainwash students in Iran These female students are chanting the new revolutionary song “barayeh”. 43 years of brainwashing by the clerics have failed. This new generation is the nightmare of this regime #IranRevolution

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These are the scenes from the bazaar of #Esfahan. Many merchants have closed shop in support for our revolution. For #MahsaAmini, for #Nika_Shakarami, for #Sarina and many other innocent people this regime killed. #IranRevolution #اعتصابات_سراسری

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NHS England

@NHSEngland

Dec 3

Two women die from #CervicalCancer every day in England. Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. Find out more. nhs.uk/cervicalscreen

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Fantastic as usual from

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Women who can’t define a woman are sunk

The Women’s Equality Party (WEP) launched in 2015 to a celebrity thunderclap. The comedian and co-founder Sandi Toksvig stepped down from chairing Radio 4’s Ne

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The name of this honourable angel is Mehdi Aulee. During protests in the city of #Arak, he endangered his own life to save a female protester from the regime’s clutches. After saving her, he was shot. He’s in serious condition in hospital. #IranRevolution

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A beautiful protest in #Zahedan by Baluch women. They chant “with or without hijab, we’re all for a revolution” This is the slogan that renders our #IranRevoIution even more meaningful. We’re all united against the Islamist regime.

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"If [feminists] are right, then women’s sex-based rights and the safeguarding of vulnerable children hang in the balance. If we are wrong, then our concerns deserve to be refuted with evidence. Either way... the public deserve an open and sensible debate."