Blog posts by Helen G: 2012
17 May - International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
by Helen G // 17 May 2012, 10:10
Today is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia and ILGA-Europe has launched its first Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe 2011 supplemented by the Rainbow Map. These documents are intended to offer an overall picture of the current status of the human rights of LGBTI people in Europe.
Argentina's Senate passes gender identity law
by Helen G // 10 May 2012, 10:57
The Argentinian Senate has approved groundbreaking gender identity legislation.
Weekly round-up and open thread, 8 May 2012
by Helen G // 8 May 2012, 10:32
This week's open thread for discussion and our regular round-up of some of the articles and blogs we've noticed over the last week or so, but not had time to post about.
European Union lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans survey launched
by Helen G // 2 April 2012, 15:16
The first ever EU-wide online LGBT Survey is launched. ILGA-Europe encourages all individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans to take part.
European Parliament adopts 2012 accession reports
by Helen G // 2 April 2012, 13:13
On Thursday 29 March the European Parliament adopted its annual enlargement progress reports for Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo. All resolutions require more progress in the field of LGBT rights.
TGEU's Trans Murder Monitoring project: Press Release, 23 March 2012
by Helen G // 23 March 2012, 14:19
TGEU's Trans Murder Monitoring project has published its latest analysis of the available figures for the reported killings of trans people in 55 countries worldwide.
Alleged members of Pussy Riot facing up to seven years in prison
by Helen G // 16 March 2012, 13:47
Three alleged members of Pussy Riot, the feminist punk-rock collective, could face lengthy prison sentences following the unauthorised performance of a "punk prayer" in a Moscow cathedral.
Landmark move towards same-sex marriage a step closer
by Helen G // 15 March 2012, 11:01
The Home Office launches an online consultation about civil marriage.
Moving the mountain, one teaspoon at a time
by Helen G // 13 March 2012, 14:10
Possibly my quote-of-the-day today comes from Sophie in 't Veld, Vice-president of the European Parliament's LGBT Rights Intergroup and author of a newly-adopted report on equality in the EU between women and men (the tacit acceptance of the traditional gender...
Miss
by Helen G // 12 March 2012, 11:39
Helen summarises a recent conversation between some of the TFW bloggers regarding a proposal to drop the title 'miss' from official documents.
Update: Paddy Power transphobic ad no longer to be screened
by Helen G // 23 February 2012, 16:39
A transphobic advert is no longer to be broadcast, but are there further implications for trans* and cis women attending the event?
Weekly round-up and open thread, 20 February 2012
by Helen G // 20 February 2012, 08:00
This week's open thread for discussion and our regular round-up of some of the articles and blogs we've noticed over the last week or so, but not had time to post about.
Transphobia is not an acceptable marketing device
by Helen G // 19 February 2012, 19:47
In which an online betting company's advert ticks most of the boxes on Helen's "transphobic bingo" card.
Further details announced for Southbank Centre's WOW - Women of the World Festival
by Helen G // 18 February 2012, 13:11
Katy B, Annie Lennox, Jess Mills and Emeli Sandé are amongst those confirmed for the annual Women of the World Festival at London's Southbank Centre to promote, recognise and celebrate women.
Forced sterilisation of TS/TG and gender variant people in Sweden will be stopped
by Helen G // 18 February 2012, 09:47
The Swedish government changes its mind on keeping the requirement for sterilisation as a condition of legal change of gender.
Turkey: Another victim in the undeclared war on transgender women
by Helen G // 15 February 2012, 14:58
Melda Yuksel is murdered in Turkey, the latest victim in an undeclared war against transgender women.
The Lost World of the Suffragettes
by Helen G // 14 February 2012, 22:04
Radio 4's recent "Archive on 4" strand presented an absorbing documentary which examined archive recordings of interviews with suffragettes
Bristol Feminist Network on closure of Hooters Bristol
by Helen G // 8 February 2012, 10:45
Bristol Feminist Network's statement on the closure of the Bristol branch of Hooters
Canada: Changes to identity screening requirements
by Helen G // 1 February 2012, 14:54
Last July, the Governor General of Canada made changes to the Aeronautics Act, (note: these changes were not subject to the Parliamentary process) which have the potential to adversely affect several groups of people. The specific clause which is of...
International contest of short films against homophobia
by Helen G // 27 January 2012, 14:26
Via Facebook and RAINBOW website: Calling all European young people RAINBOW (Rights Against INtolerance - Building an Open minded World) is now seeking submissions of short films made by young people aged 15 - 19 years from European countries. The...
Increased opportunities for women in Africa through improved water and sanitation
by Helen G // 26 January 2012, 11:41
Homeless International's year-long project to improve water and sanitation for poor communities in Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe has brought improved water and toilet facilities to over 10,000 people.
Online campaign to stop enforced sterilisation of TS/TG and gender variant people in Sweden
by Helen G // 17 January 2012, 19:25
Last week, the government of Sweden took the decision to retain a 1972 gender recognition law under which TS/TG and gender variant people who want to change their legal gender are required to be sterilised. According to Ulrika Westerlund, President...
Protest against BPAS clinic in east London continues
by Helen G // 17 January 2012, 15:39
Last autumn, BPAS opened a new clinic in Stratford, London, to provide a free walk-in service and was met almost immediately with protests by members of the Christian Peoples Alliance party, 40 days for Life and SPUC with some local...
Women on Britain's Railways, 1830-1914
by Helen G // 12 January 2012, 15:58
Due to popular demand, David Turner, PhD student with the Institute of Railway Studies and Transport History, York, will be re-running at short notice his talk on female workers on Britain's Railways, 1830-1914, looking at their status, lives and employment...
Happy & bleeding?
by Helen G // 3 January 2012, 10:00
A television commercial for Libra tampons has generated a storm of controversy across numerous social networking sites. The advert depicts two women in a nightclub restroom engaging in a non-verbal competition while putting on makeup, which ends when one woman...
Founder of The F-Word, Catherine Redfern, has co-authored a new book with Kristin Aune. Find out more at the 
