#LGBTQ
Pride and Pronouns
#LGBTQ
Pride and Pronouns
The LGBTQ community encompassing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer individuals continues to be at the forefront of major cultural and political discussions around the world. While progress such as marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws has been achieved in many countries, recent years have seen a rise in political backlash, especially around transgender rights, healthcare access, and education policies. In the United States, the UK, and parts of Europe, debates over gender identity, participation in sports, and inclusive curricula have become highly charged issues. Pride events and advocacy efforts remain vital, both in celebrating hard-won rights and in pushing back against new waves of legislation and rhetoric aimed at curbing LGBTQ freedoms. Despite these challenges, the LGBTQ movement remains resilient, continuing to advocate for equality, visibility, and the right to live authentically and safely.
Maggie Chapman Rallies Dundee Crowd: Trans Rights Are Human Rights
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
On April 19, 2025, "Stand up for Trans Rights" took place at Dundee’s Slessor Gardens following the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers. Maggie Chapman, Scottish Green MSP for Northeast Scotland, co-hosted the event and delivered a powerful speech affirming her solidarity with the trans and non-binary communities. She condemned the Court’s decision as a disgrace to all those fighting for human rights and criticized the funders of the legal challenge for their lack of real concern for women’s rights. Chapman argued that the money could have been better spent supporting essential services like abortion access and highlighted that trans rights and women’s rights are not in conflict. She promised to take the fight for trans rights to the Scottish Parliament and rejected demands for an apology over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, saying instead that trans people deserved an apology for the way their lives have been politicized. Reaffirming the Scottish Greens’ commitment to trans rights "today, tomorrow, and always," Chapman ended with a rousing call: "When trans rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!" Her speech was met with loud applause, and organizers invited attendees to share their personal stories, building a strong atmosphere of resilience, solidarity, and community spirit.
