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A transgender woman takes part in an International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women demonstration in El Salvador on Nov. 25, 2019. Camilo Freedman/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

How debate about gender identity could undermine global efforts to protect victims of violence

The US and some voices at the UN are calling for a narrow interpretation of gender to align with sex assigned at birth. That could leave vulnerable groups at risk.
Signs in the hallway during the inaugural Moms For Liberty Summit on July 15, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Octavio Jones/Getty Images

Moms for Liberty: ‘Joyful warriors’ or anti‑government conspiracists? The 2‑year‑old group could have a serious impact on the presidential race

Moms for Liberty, founded in 2021 and now boasting 120,000 members, could ride its conservative, limited-government message to a position of strong influence in the GOP.
A trans Pride flag crosswalk in Calgary was defaced in August 2019 with a violent message, which was later covered with fresh paint and positive messages were left written with chalk. Anti-trans activism from feminists remains a challenge for transgender people. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

Why the words we use matter when describing anti‑trans activists

TERF is not a slur. Instead, we should use words that accurately describe how some feminists are actually anti-trans activists.

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