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Rebecca
@rebhoff.bsky.social
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Your stereotypical tote bag loving bisexual. Policy & Research in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿’s LGBT+ sector 🌈 Posts here in personal capacity. She/her.
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4refugeewomen.bsky.social
‼️ Most people seeking safety in the UK are banned from working.

This traps people in poverty, long periods of inactivity, and wastes their skills.

This policy is nonsensical.

Tell the Government to #LiftTheBan now: lifttheban.co.uk/email-the-ne... @asylummatters.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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transsolidarity.bsky.social
MPs are rightly concerned about the economic impact of the EHRC's Code of Practice. Businesses up and down the country have made clear that it's unworkable.

It's time for the Minister to send it back 🚮

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice
Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
When any pupil goes to school, they should be able to do so safely, have appropriate toilets and changing rooms they can use, and be listened to and have their identity respected.
A blue and purple square graphic with text in black that reads "When any pupil goes to school, they should be able to do so safely, have appropriate toilets and changing rooms they can use, and be listened to and have their identity respected. Changes made yesterday by the Scottish Government to their guidance on supporting transgender pupils in schools will make this much harder for trans children and young people than it was before. " The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in white below the text. A blue and purple square graphic with text in black that reads "If the law means that trans pupils really must be treated in a way that we hope that everyone can see is not in their best interests, then the way forward is clear – we must change the law. It is not good enough to say that this is just the way it has to be." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in white below the text.
September 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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transactualuk.bsky.social
Researchers from the University of Birmingham are recruiting transmasculine people with disordered eating to take part in a research study to better understand their experiences.

Please scan the QR code or email research.trans.eating@contacts.bham.ac.uk for more information!

#TransResearch
Are you a trans man and willing to share Are you a trans man and willing to share your experiences of disordered eating your experiences of disordered eating and body image! We would like to hear about your experiences! You must be: Over 18 years old Living in the UK A fluent English speaker Email: research.trans.eating@contacts.bham.ac.uk Who I am? My name is Sophie (she/her), I am completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham. I have worked in Eating Disorder Services and I am completing my thesis. Logo: University of Birmingham and The Diversity Trust Arrow pointing to QR code - Scan here for more information or email me! Cartoon hand holding trans flag.
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
rebhoff.bsky.social
If you’re in Edinburgh with nothing to do this eve then pls do come along to our event. Come make some zines, write some letters & spend an evening in solidarity with community & allies 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

#lgbtedinburgh

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-back...
Poster reads “Write Back! Zine Making and Letter Writing Workshop” In the bottom right corner there are logos for LGBT Health and Wellbeing and the Equality Network. The background is purple, and speckled. A trans flag is spread across the background horizontally and the word content is placed on top.
May 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
Are you an ally who wants to speak up about protecting trans people’s rights?

Use our simple tool to email your MP or MSPs to tell them how worried you are about what the UK Supreme Court ruling might mean for how trans people are treated in their daily lives:

www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...
Graphic with a purple background. On the left is a Blue box that says 'trans people belong'. Below that is a pink box that says "Email your representatives now and stand up for trans rights!". On the right is a simple map of the uk, coloured in the trans flag colours. At the bottom are the Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos.
April 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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ilgaeurope.bsky.social
What we say, and how we say it, matters. Join our Communications Support Group for LGBTI activists on 28 May to explore framing, messaging & the power of language in LGBTI communications. Register now at www.ilga-europe.org/news/communi...
April 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
Along with @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social, we've published our reaction to the judgement in the UK Supreme Court today.

There will be more we want to say to trans people directly once we have a chance to catch our breath.

www.equality-network.org/uk-supreme-c...
Graphic with a purple background. It reads: "We are really shocked by today's Supreme Court decision- which reverses twenty years of understanding on how the law recognises trans men and women with Gender Recognition Certificates. The judgement seems to have totally missed what matters to trans people- - that we are able to live our lives, and be recognised, in line with who we truly are. We will continue working for a world in which trans people can get on with our lives with privacy, dignity and safety. That is something that we all deserve.". The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right.
April 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
rebhoff.bsky.social
Solidarity with all trans folks today off the back of the unsettling Supreme Court ruling. @scottishtrans.bsky.social are providing analysis and updates.

LGBT Health & Wellbeing’s helpline is open til 9pm tonight for anyone who might need space to talk.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-sup...

🫂🏳️‍⚧️
LGBT+ Helpline Scotland
A helpline for all LGBT+ people (16+) across Scotland, including partners, family, friends and carers of LGBT+ people.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
FWS have won their case against the Scottish Government. We will be reading the judgement as quickly as possible so we can properly understand what the Court has decided today.
April 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
This Wednesday (16th April 2025), the Supreme Court will be issuing its judgement in a case taken by For Women Scotland against the Scottish Govt.

Ahead of this, we've written a blog post to help you understand what the Supreme Court decision is all about.

www.scottishtrans.org/what-is-wedn...
A graphic with a purple to blue gradient background. In the centre there is a pale purple box with black text that says "What is Wednesday's Supreme Court decision all about?". In the bottom right corner is the Scottish Trans logo.
April 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
This TDoV we're hosting a free webinar to share what life is like in Scotland for our community, covering highlights from our Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report on the barriers we face in our daily lives.

For more info and tickets click: www.outsavvy.com/event/25478/...
A illustrated map of Scotland populated by a diverse range of people. Between pastel flowers and leaves is the text "TDoV Seminar, Trans and non-binary experiences in Scotland, 1pm April 2nd Online"
February 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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urbaneprofessor.bsky.social
With social security being in the news, if you're interested in how the current system works for LGBT+ people, you can sign-up for the webinar for my project report launch on 5 December @nuffieldfound.bsky.social
lgbtqwelfare.stir.ac.uk/2024/11/04/f...
November 26, 2024 at 9:07 AM
rebhoff.bsky.social
Violent side eye from Scout when I asked if she wanted to go lunchtime walkies. Duvet day for us it seems. Stay safe out there folks! ❄️

#dogsofbluesky
Scout, the Italian greyhound, in her pyjamas looking absolutely horrified at the prospect of a walk in the snow.
November 23, 2024 at 12:46 PM
rebhoff.bsky.social
Snapped up this gorgeous book of poems by Joshua Idehen at a Loud Poets event in Edinburgh last week. Would highly recommend.

I also keenly welcome recommendations of any delicious reads!

#poetry #loudpoets
Photo of Joshua Idehens book “songbook”
November 21, 2024 at 12:15 AM