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Advocacy visit to Brussels: Democratic courage and the end of ‘no debate’ in the EU
Our visit to Brussels revealed a political climate shaped by fear, silenced debate and legal incoherence. Read more →
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Two things can be wrong at the same time: Orbán’s bans and the CJEU ruling
Governments should not restrict freedom of expression, assembly and association – and courts should not adopt contested ideological language in their… Read more →
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The end of silencing: EU-funded research should not defame or harm women’s rights
The EU is funding projects that frame women’s rights defenders as “anti-gender”, undemocratic and fascist-adjacent. Read more →
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Ireland’s leading role in pushing European gender identity politics
Ireland has long been a key driver of gender identity policy across Europe, and shows no sign of slowing down. Read more →
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Article: ‘Gender identity’ is granted legal protection as fact. It should instead be protected under freedom of religion or belief.
Granting “gender identity” legal protection as fact represents a category error with far-reaching implications. Read more →
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Podcast: Tales from the StrasBorg
An inside look at how the Council of Europe vote on “conversion practices” played out in practice. Read more →
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The European “trans women vote”: a symbolic document with damaging consequences for women
Behind an apparently symbolic recommendation lies a revealing case of defensive voting, lobbying pressure and political convenience that risks reshaping global… Read more →
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Podcast: WDI Feminist Question Time
An analysis of three recent developments in the EU and Council of Europe, and what they reveal about policymaking and scrutiny… Read more →
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Off the record: our new webinar for subscribers
Unpacking gender identity politics in Europe for those who want to understand what’s happening. Read more →
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Exxpress [German]: EU pushes through trans agenda in empty chamber – Austrian People’s Party abstains
Coverage of the adoption of the Council of Europe resolution on “conversion practices” and Athena Forum’s critique. Read more →
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Podcast: The Umbrella Hour
Interview on defending sex-based rights in Europe, and the personal costs of speaking out. Read more →
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Subjekt [Norwegian]: ‘Gender identity’ is granted legal protection as fact. It should instead be protected under freedom of religion or belief.
Norwegian magazine Subjekt publishes guest commentary by Athena expert Anne Kalvig arguing that “gender identity” as legal concept undermines legal principles. Read more →
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