And OF COURSE those on the right screech "But what about the chiiiildrennnn?" Yet they can never produce a SHRED of evidence that trans people harm children. Meanwhile I have yet to see a single day pass where there isn't yet another case of a preacher or church worker who was just arrested or charged with possessing child porn, or having committed child sexual assault.
And that's not including the KNOWN CHILD PREDATOR HIMSELF who sits in the White House. I think as this Epstein scandal grows in scale and scope more and more people are seeing just how hollow and hypocritical the Right is when it comes to trans rights.
Statement of Support for the European Union’s Resolution and in Defense of Trans Women
I unequivocally affirm that trans women are women — full stop.
This is not a matter of opinion, negotiation, or political convenience.
It is a matter of lived reality, human dignity, and basic human rights.
The European Union’s resolution recognizing the womanhood of trans women is grounded in respect, science, and equality.
It reflects the understanding that gender identity is a deeply held, core aspect of a person’s identity, and that recognition of that identity is essential to ensuring that trans people can live openly, safely, and with dignity.
To those who oppose this resolution: your resistance is not rooted in factual understanding or compassionate policymaking — it is rooted in exclusion, fear, and the marginalization of a vulnerable community.
Trans women are not “a debate,” a “trend,” or a political football — they are human beings whose rights and safety must be upheld.
I also condemn the policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration that have waged a sustained attack on the trans community.
From attempting to erase trans identities, to stripping away protections, to undermining the health and well-being of trans people — such actions are not only discriminatory, they are harmful.
They have real, devastating consequences for trans youth, for trans adults, and for families across this country.
Let there be no confusion: anti-trans policies are not progress.
They are not protection.
They are not grounded in science or compassion.
They are persecution cloaked in political rhetoric.
The European Union’s resolution is a beacon of inclusion. It stands for:
Equality before the law
Respect for gender identity
Protection from discrimination and violence
Recognition of the basic humanity of trans women
Denying trans women their identity — or attempting to strip away their rights — is an attack on the fundamental principles of human dignity that every democratic society claims to uphold.
I stand with the European Union. I stand with trans women. I stand on the side of justice, humanity, and truth.
Trans women are women, and anyone who seeks to deny that is on the wrong side of history.
Will this help get Cass and Kaltiala into the stocks at the Hague for their part in the conspiracy to nullify the inherent human rights of transgender people?
Trans men are men, but the resolution was in the context of the European Union's priorities for negotiations at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
I understand that transmisogyny is its own thing, that the European Parliament is responding specifically to transmisogyny, and that not every battle for equality has to name and center every kind of person.
That said, I wonder why trans men aren't mentioned in the European Parliament's recommendation? I'm not criticizing its political process or product, of which I know nothing. I'm just making an observation and asking a genuine question.
Is the assumption that, if recognition can be won explicitly for trans women, then the equivalent recognition will implicitly apply to trans men?
Or that trans men are already typically recognized as men and aren't likely to lose this gender recognition anytime soon?
Or was there a fear that talking about how trans men also benefit from "gender-equality and anti-violence policies" and "protection and support services" would complicate the narrative about who is which gender?
It's a really good example of why intersectionality is so important and how dangerous cissexism is. Sure, this was specifically aimed at a commission about women...but then when exactly does a statement like this get made about trans men? And nonbinary folks?
And if the framing of your (general) commission excludes entire communities of marginalized people who are affected by issues your commission discusses (abortion, for example), perhaps it's time to also look at that framing.
I believe - and i could be wrong but i beleive - this part is SPECIFICALLY about the rights and protections of and for women (which is why it also calls for a numner of other things regarding women). Trans men are not women, so would not be relevant.
Oh, thank you, of course — that makes sense. At least, it could generally be seen that way.
Of course, there are ways to talk about trans men and nonbinary people that are related to women's rights, e.g., We might say that someone classed as a girl or woman (assigned female at birth) is free to opt out of that classification/assignment.
That's just my brainstorm on the spot and isn't necessarily a good idea. There may have been any number of reasons not to do it that way.
It's all of us together or it's effectively none of us. They're right. Women's equality includes and *requires* trans women. If we slice up womanhood piece by peice and declare whom is worthy and whom is protected in the end not one of us is. Trans women are women and eroding protection of trans women has never been more blatently demonstrated as a means of erroding *human rights overall* as right now.
Good. Now I really want to see actual change come from this. Words on paper are well and good, but tangible, concrete action is what I need to see if we want to be able to fully celebrate this.
Well... at least not everywhere is backsliding into the Dark Ages. Good on the EU (with the usual handful of exceptions)- hopefully 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 policy will follow.
And OF COURSE those on the right screech "But what about the chiiiildrennnn?" Yet they can never produce a SHRED of evidence that trans people harm children. Meanwhile I have yet to see a single day pass where there isn't yet another case of a preacher or church worker who was just arrested or charged with possessing child porn, or having committed child sexual assault.
And that's not including the KNOWN CHILD PREDATOR HIMSELF who sits in the White House. I think as this Epstein scandal grows in scale and scope more and more people are seeing just how hollow and hypocritical the Right is when it comes to trans rights.
Not only Trans but DEI and on so many other things
So good to see this.
Statement of Support for the European Union’s Resolution and in Defense of Trans Women
I unequivocally affirm that trans women are women — full stop.
This is not a matter of opinion, negotiation, or political convenience.
It is a matter of lived reality, human dignity, and basic human rights.
The European Union’s resolution recognizing the womanhood of trans women is grounded in respect, science, and equality.
It reflects the understanding that gender identity is a deeply held, core aspect of a person’s identity, and that recognition of that identity is essential to ensuring that trans people can live openly, safely, and with dignity.
To those who oppose this resolution: your resistance is not rooted in factual understanding or compassionate policymaking — it is rooted in exclusion, fear, and the marginalization of a vulnerable community.
Trans women are not “a debate,” a “trend,” or a political football — they are human beings whose rights and safety must be upheld.
I also condemn the policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration that have waged a sustained attack on the trans community.
From attempting to erase trans identities, to stripping away protections, to undermining the health and well-being of trans people — such actions are not only discriminatory, they are harmful.
They have real, devastating consequences for trans youth, for trans adults, and for families across this country.
Let there be no confusion: anti-trans policies are not progress.
They are not protection.
They are not grounded in science or compassion.
They are persecution cloaked in political rhetoric.
The European Union’s resolution is a beacon of inclusion. It stands for:
Equality before the law
Respect for gender identity
Protection from discrimination and violence
Recognition of the basic humanity of trans women
Denying trans women their identity — or attempting to strip away their rights — is an attack on the fundamental principles of human dignity that every democratic society claims to uphold.
I stand with the European Union. I stand with trans women. I stand on the side of justice, humanity, and truth.
Trans women are women, and anyone who seeks to deny that is on the wrong side of history.
This is powerful and true!
Good! Thank you for the reporting.
Will this help get Cass and Kaltiala into the stocks at the Hague for their part in the conspiracy to nullify the inherent human rights of transgender people?
Finally some great news! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Hierarchy, elite power structures and hate has always been antithetical to human happiness and acceptance of others
And, um, trans men?
Trans men are men, but the resolution was in the context of the European Union's priorities for negotiations at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
I understand that transmisogyny is its own thing, that the European Parliament is responding specifically to transmisogyny, and that not every battle for equality has to name and center every kind of person.
That said, I wonder why trans men aren't mentioned in the European Parliament's recommendation? I'm not criticizing its political process or product, of which I know nothing. I'm just making an observation and asking a genuine question.
Is the assumption that, if recognition can be won explicitly for trans women, then the equivalent recognition will implicitly apply to trans men?
Or that trans men are already typically recognized as men and aren't likely to lose this gender recognition anytime soon?
Or was there a fear that talking about how trans men also benefit from "gender-equality and anti-violence policies" and "protection and support services" would complicate the narrative about who is which gender?
It's a really good example of why intersectionality is so important and how dangerous cissexism is. Sure, this was specifically aimed at a commission about women...but then when exactly does a statement like this get made about trans men? And nonbinary folks?
And if the framing of your (general) commission excludes entire communities of marginalized people who are affected by issues your commission discusses (abortion, for example), perhaps it's time to also look at that framing.
Is equality based on gender or another factor really equality 🤔
I believe - and i could be wrong but i beleive - this part is SPECIFICALLY about the rights and protections of and for women (which is why it also calls for a numner of other things regarding women). Trans men are not women, so would not be relevant.
'The resolution was progressive in many ways, including protections for abortion access and opposition to online hate speech targeting women.'
While trans men - and others - are impacted by abortion rights it does seem to be specifically intended to reference women.
Oh, thank you, of course — that makes sense. At least, it could generally be seen that way.
Of course, there are ways to talk about trans men and nonbinary people that are related to women's rights, e.g., We might say that someone classed as a girl or woman (assigned female at birth) is free to opt out of that classification/assignment.
That's just my brainstorm on the spot and isn't necessarily a good idea. There may have been any number of reasons not to do it that way.
"Is the assumption that, if recognition can be won explicitly for trans women, then the equivalent recognition will implicitly apply to trans men?
I presume that is in fact the case, but it should have been made explicit.
It's all of us together or it's effectively none of us. They're right. Women's equality includes and *requires* trans women. If we slice up womanhood piece by peice and declare whom is worthy and whom is protected in the end not one of us is. Trans women are women and eroding protection of trans women has never been more blatently demonstrated as a means of erroding *human rights overall* as right now.
Well done and rightfully so.
Does anyone know how the German (CDU) center right party voted on this? (I already have a pretty good idea what the AfD thinks about it.)
Yay Europe!
that's really good to hear, I hope they stay the course
Good. Now I really want to see actual change come from this. Words on paper are well and good, but tangible, concrete action is what I need to see if we want to be able to fully celebrate this.
Some good news for a change!
Well... at least not everywhere is backsliding into the Dark Ages. Good on the EU (with the usual handful of exceptions)- hopefully 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 policy will follow.