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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 15h

We were in Liverpool yesterday with our friends from @transsolidarity.bsky.social and @transactualuk.bsky.social ahead of Andy Burnham's first conference speech, urging him to fix our broken laws and prevent further rollbacks for trans people.

A van with a large digital screen on the side, The display has a pink background and it says "Farewell to Britain's standing on LGBTQ+ rights" with the Trans Solidarity Alliance, Scottish Trans and TransActual logos.

A van with a large digital screen on the side. On the left side of the display it has a pink background and it says "Farewell to Britain's standing on LGBTQ+ rights" in colourful font. On the right there is text that says "Dear Andy, Please stand up for trans people - you have the power to make the UK safe, kind and equal for everyone. Anise" "Messages left for Andy Burnham at this month's Mass Lobby for Trans Equality.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our next Trans Community Organisers Forum is coming up! Join us on 14th October at 6pm - Online 🏳️‍⚧️ This forum is for trans and non-binary organisers across Scotland - Despite the challenges, your efforts are helping to build a stronger, more vibrant community. www.outsavvy.com/event/39877/...

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today is Andy Burnham’s first party conference speech as PM. We’ve taken your messages from the mass lobby on tour to Labour conference in Liverpool, with our friends at @transactualuk.bsky.social and @scottishtrans.bsky.social We aren’t going anywhere.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Are you on the Sandyford waiting list? Do you live in Forth Valley? We’re getting ready to send our letter to your health board, so if you haven’t signed it already this is your last chance! www.scottishtrans.org/cantkeepwait...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Take part in LGBT Youth Scotland's Life In Scotland research project - open until the 5th October! They're looking to hear from LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25 about their experiences and their ideas for change, to improve LGBT+ lives in Scotland Find out more here: lgbtyouth.org.uk/life-in-scot...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're off to Belfast to participate in the East-West forum bringing together LGBTQIA+ organisations from across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland #EastWestLGBTQIAForum

View from a plane window, you can see part of the plane's wing in the foreground and you can see belfast outstretched below.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Code of Practice came into effect nearly two months ago, but we’ve recently seen some encouraging developments and displays of solidarity from organisations who agree that that is an unacceptable way for our community to be treated.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We were pleased to contribute to this briefing and have the opportunity to speak with the Special Rapporteur about some of the specific ways that trans people in Scotland experience poverty, and how this impacts so many aspects of our lives. You can find our contribution on p.13/14

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every year we mark Bi Visibility day on the 23rd of September, to celebrate the wonderful diversity of the bi+ community, and challenge the stigma and erasure that bi+ people can face both within, and outwith, the LGBTQI+ community.

Graphic with a pink to blue gradient background. In the centre there is a picture of a button badge, it has a black background and says "BISEXUAL PRIDE!" on top of two overlapping pink and blue triangles. Below it says "Happy Bi Visibility day!". The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are at the bottom.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🧚 Anastacia Illustrations - Anastacia is an illustrator who sells on the day portrait sketches, as well as illustrated prints, stickers, and zines/books. Her work is inspired by horror and fantasy, often combined with sapphic and feminist narratives.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

💘 Whimsy Tattoo - Welcome to Whimsy Tattoo! I am a Scottish artist who loves all things whimsical and beautiful. I use sparkles and lots of colour to make dreamy pieces inspired by nature, girlhood and nostalgia, with the hope of creating art that will bring some magic and beauty into your space!

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌊 Aliston Designs - Amy Liston, the artist and owner of alistondesigns, aims to make original art as accessible as possible by painting her seascapes and scenes onto functional everyday items such as jewellery, book bags and magnets as well as printing and producing it all in house!

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Resisting Transphobia Edinburgh - As well as zines on fighting transphobia, our projects include participation in Pride events & ongoing outreach efforts. We aim to raise awareness & foster unity within the trans community & beyond. Join us in creating a better, safer & brighter world for everyone

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Humanist Society Scotland @humanistsociety.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Florence Oulds is the Policy & Public Affairs Coordinator at @scottishtrans.bsky.social. She'll be joining our Festival of Humanism to discuss the campaign for a watertight LGBT+ conversion practices ban. Don't miss out! www.humanism.scot/events/festi... #LGBTRights #TransRights #HumanRights

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Are you on the Sandyford waiting list? Do you live in Ayrshire and Arran? We’re getting ready to send our letter to your health board, so if you haven’t signed it already this is your last chance! www.scottishtrans.org/cantkeepwait...

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s Bi+ Awareness Week! We stand in solidarity with our Bi+ siblings, team members and supporters!

An image of two bi flags waving on poles. Text reads: Bi+ awareness week

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As of May 2026, Police Scotland now ask every person who reports or witnesses a crime for data about their “sex” and their “trans status”. These questions are voluntary - you are not legally required to disclose your sex or your trans status to the police when reporting or witnessing a crime.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

💆 @mused.life - Ed (he/him) will be providing free, 10-minute taster sessions of Indian head massage, with any donations going to Equality Network. Ed provides a range of health and wellbeing, and occupational therapy services across the central belt.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🧶 @froggy.starshine - Froggy Starshine (Jasna) is a Fantasy scholar who loves cute things and aims to bring joy with their work!

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 Our first stallholder announcements for Joy for All - our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market! 🐸 Apollo Fea Creative - Apollo is an Edinburgh based crochet and textile artist who focuses on bringing whimsy and joy into all that they make.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Part 2 ⬇️ Watch the full session at scottishparliament.tv

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scottish Trans Manager Vic gave evidence this morning at the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on several issues, including conversion practices, outlining our issues with the UK government's draft bill and why we think Scotland should bring forward its own legislation. Part 1 ⬇️

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Read our statement on the new Programme for Government ⬇️

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Read our inital statement on the Programme for Government, and keep an eye out for our full response in the next few days ⬇️

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today the Scottish Government announced the Programme for Government (PfG) 2026 – 2031, which includes their legislative and policy plans for this session of the Scottish Parliament.

Graphic with a blue to purple gradient background. It says "Initial Statement on the Programme for Government". The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are at the bottom.

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TGEU | Trans Europe and Central Asia @tgeuorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🧵 Joint statement: Bulgaria's Supreme Court backs legal gender recognition Read the full analysis of the ruling on our website: tgeu.org/joint-statem... #TransRights #LegalGenderRecognition #Bulgaria #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It’s East and South East Asian Heritage Month! This year’s theme is “Evolving Threads”. We stand in solidarity with our siblings, team members and supporters of East and South East Asian heritage! #ESEAHM

An image of some cherry blossoms and a lotus flower on a pink and blue background. Test reads: East and South East Asian Heritage Month

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

There has been a lot of confusion recently around trans employees’ rights at work. Here’s what you need to know! transactual.org.uk/law/workplac...

Image shows multicoloured post it notes with a basic outline of a person on each. Text reads: Your Rights
in the Workplace. There has been a lot of confusion recently around trans employees’ rights at work.
Here’s what you need to know.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If you would like a stall, please fill in the application form forms.gle/CiMhrgbLEX9e... and send to Mel[@]equality-network.org by Friday 18th September. You can find the access statement here: www.equality-network.org/joy-for-all-...

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Joy for All Stallholder Application 2026

Joy for All takes place 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall. Venue access from 10.30am - 4pm. We value human creativity and craftsmanship. please do not bring anything that…

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There is no charge to have a stall at this event. We hope that you are able to attend and take the opportunity to engage with our community, introduce new people to your work and have a joyous time!

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Joy for All is back for 2026! We invite you to apply for a stall at our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market, Joy for All. It takes place at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. Apply here: forms.gle/CiMhrgbLEX9e...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Three reasons why Scotland needs its own Conversion Practices Bill. In part two of "Why are we waiting for a Scottish Conversion Practices Bill", policy manager Christopher explains why Scotland needs to act and end conversion practices for good.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Why are we waiting for a Scottish Conversion Practices Bill? Part 1. Conversion practices are acts which deliberately try to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reminder that the deadline for this is on Sunday - if you haven't heard from Sandyford then please get in touch.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our Policy & Public Affairs Coordinator Flo has written a guest blog for the wonderful folks over at @lighthousebks.bsky.social about what we can do now in the face of feeling loss and despair at the EHRC's Code of Practice. You can read it here: lighthousebookshop.com/posts/what-c...

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Lighthouse | What Can We Do Now?: A Guest Blog from Scottish Trans

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations officially comes into effect today. See our full statement with @transsolidarity.bsky.social and @transactualuk.bsky.social on our website here: www.scottishtrans.org/ehrcs-code-o...

Graphic which reads "The Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) Code of Practice officially comes into effect today. A joint message from Scottish Trans, Trans+ Solidarity Alliance & TransActual." next to an arrow pointing to the right which says "read more"

Graphic which reads "If services across Britain all operate in the way it describes going forward, it will cause serious and significant harm to trans people. We will not be able to access safe, appropriate services that reflect the reality of our lives and that meet our needs."

Graphic which reads "To find out more, see the joint statement on our websites."

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Scotland is now the only part of the UK that has not published a draft bill to end conversion practices.

Graphic map of the UK on a dark purple background showing Scotland colored in white and filled with pink question marks, while England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are colored solid pink. Text beside the map reads: "Scotland is the only part of the UK without draft legislation to end conversion practices." Includes logos for Equality Network and Scottish Trans in the bottom right corner.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

If you joined the Sandyford adult gender service waiting list before August 2024 but haven't heard from them, you have until this Sunday 9th to get in touch or be removed from their waiting list. For more information see our website: www.scottishtrans.org/sandyford-ad...

Graphic which reads: "It's the final week to get in touch with Sandyford to stay on the adult gender service waiting list. Get in touch by the 9th August if you are still waiting to hear from them."

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Update: Sandyford’s adult waiting list validation exercise has now finished. If you joined the waiting list before August 2024 and haven’t heard from them, please get in touch. For more information, see our post here: www.scottishtrans.org/sandyford-ad...

1. Graphic which says "Update: Sandyford’s adult waiting list validation exercise has finished. If you joined the waiting list before August 2024 and haven’t heard from them, please get in touch."

2. Graphic which says "Sandyford have said that over 500 people haven’t responded. Those who still haven’t responded by August 9th will be removed from the waiting list."

3. Graphic which says "If you have been contacted but not yet responded, please do so as soon as you can. People who joined the waiting list after August 2024 aren’t being contacted and don’t need to respond"

4. Graphic which says "If you haven’t been contacted but think you are on the adult waiting list, please email Sandyford: ggc.adultgender.sandyford@nhs.scot"

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Trans Unity Quilt Project @transunityquilt.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's alive! The Trans Unity Quilt is now online in its full digital archive - with enormous gratitude to every single person who contributed. This is a true vision of who the trans community are, the love and rage we share, the future we're fighting for. www.transunityquilt.com

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Trans Unity Quilt

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The UK Government’s Minister for Equalities and the EHRC have taken the final steps of making the EHRC’s updated Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations statutory. The Code has now been commenced by the Minister, and will come into effect in 3 weeks on August 5th.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy International Non-binary People's day! We celebrate the incredible non-binary community across Scotland today & every day. We are proud to be in solidarity & community with you, working to create a Scotland where everyone is able to exist as their whole, true, selves with safety & freedom.

In the background there is a wavy nonbinary flag. It says "Happy International Non-Binary People's Day!" above the Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos.

Graphic Split in two sides -
"Binary language" on the left v. "Non-binary inclusive language" on the right.
"He/she" to "He/she/they",
"Open to both genders" to "Open to all genders",
"Ladies and Gentlemen" to "Honoured Guests",
"Dear Sir/Madam" to "To whom it may concern",
"Mothers and fathers" to "Parents/Carers/Guardians", "Husband/Wife" to "Spouse", "Brother/Sister" to "Sibling",
"Men and Women" to "People/Everyone".

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We need a comprehensive law in Scotland to end conversion practices, and the harms they cause, as soon as possible. Read our full statement and analysis in the link below ⬇️

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Today marks the end of the 40-day Parliamentary stage of the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice, with the government refusing a debate or vote. Read our joint statement on this with @transactualuk.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social here: www.scottishtrans.org/the-40-days-...

Graphic which reads "The 40 days of the draft EHRC Code of Practice to be laid at parliament are up. Read our joint statement on our website" above logos for Scottish Trans, TransActual, and Trans+ Solidarity Alliance

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