‘Deeply distressing for all of us’: families react to Girlguiding’s trans exclusion
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Girlguiding UK's recent decision to exclude transgender girls and young women following a Supreme Court ruling is causing distress and division. Families are reacting with disappointment, as some trans members will be forced to leave the organization, impacting their sense of belonging. In response, a protest group called Guiders Against Trans Exclusion (GATE) has formed, organizing protests across the country and a mass resignation of volunteers. Volunteers who have been with the organization for decades are struggling with the decision to exclude trans members, citing a history of successful inclusion. The policy change has sparked online backlash and debate, highlighting the polarizing nature of the issue.
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AI-ExtractedIt’s deeply distressing for all of us. How do you tell a child that the place they once belonged, they’re no longer welcome at?
A protest group called Guiders Against Trans Exclusion (Gate) has been formed.
Girlguiding announced that trans girls will have to hand in their membership.
About 500 volunteers have signed a collective letter of intent to resign from Girlguiding.
Groups are now risk assessing going out in public in uniform.
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