Support trans youth and their access to health care.

Hold the EHRC to account, that they protect the rights of vulnerable groups rather than eradicate rights.

Regulate mainstream news outlets against reporting misinformation and propagating transphobia.

End all practices of conversion therapy.

Protect the integrity of the Gender Recognition Act and Certificate.

Dear Member of Parliament,

I write to you today as a [church leader / church member / etc] to express my fear and indignation for my transgender siblings. I believe that trans people reflect the beauty and diversity of creation, are equal members of our church family, and are a blessing to my life. I stand with the transgender, non-binary, and intersex communities, and will not remain silent while their lives become more and more politicised. 

I have deep concern regarding the [insert topic here. I.E. the EHRC guidance]. I believe this has been an intentional effort to limit the rights of trans people, and force them out of public life.

My experience… [insert why this is relevant to you and why you’re passionate about supporting trans people].

Many of the campaigners of these movements claim to want to protect women and women’s spaces. The Equality Act already had provisions allowing trans people to be excluded from single-sex spaces under limited circumstances. Transphobia does not protect women, but distracts from the significant issues facing women.

Trans individuals are more likely than cisgender individuals to be victims of violence. In 2023 the Home Office reported that while every other strand of hate crime decreased, trans identity hate crimes increased: 

“Transgender issues have been heavily discussed by politicians, the media and on social media over the last year, which may have led to an increase in these offences, or more awareness in the police in the identification and recording of these crimes.”

Evidence suggests that trans people are a vulnerable and oppressed group, and are increasingly becoming more isolated: 

• 88% of trans people do not report hate crimes. 
• Hate crimes rose by 186% between 2018 – 2023. 
• 13% of trans people have been offered or undergone conversion therapy. 
• Trans youth are at high risk of homelessness.

I urge you to stand up for the rights of transgender, non-binary and intersex people by opposing the dangerous precedent set by and since the Supreme Court ruling. Please act to protect the lives of trans people, and speak publicly in defence of the right to privacy, dignity, and recognition. In particular, you can use your platform to:

• Support trans youth and their access to health care.
• Hold the EHRC to account, that they protect the rights of vulnerable groups rather than eradicate rights.
• Regulate mainstream news outlets against reporting misinformation and propagating transphobia.
• End all practices of conversion therapy.
• Protect the integrity of the Gender Recognition Act and Certificate.

Thank you for … [insert situation you are thankful to your MP for].

Yours sincerely,
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