Gillian interviews returning guest Abi, a PR consultant focused on trans inclusion, and Jacqui, a physio, meditation teacher, writer, and mother of a young trans woman, about their work with NION Women/Not In Our Name.
They were part of the team that formed the collective to counter media and political narratives that pit cisgender women against trans women, particularly after the Supreme Court ruling and subsequent EHRC draft code, arguing trans people are scapegoated to distract from male violence against women and girls.
They created an open letter/mission statement calling on non-trans women to sign and share it, reaching 100,000 signatures on the ruling’s anniversary with support including the Good Law Project and high-profile allies.
Their short-term goal is to use the signatures to demand balanced media coverage and influence decision-makers; they promote the letter at notinourname.org.uk and on social as @nionwomen.
00:00 Welcome
00:26 Meet Jacqui and Abi
01:45 Why NION Women Formed
03:00 Catalyst Supreme Court Fallout
05:05 The Open Letter Explained
06:57 Signature Surge and Allies
08:23 Media Narratives and Real Risks
11:14 Personal Turning Point
14:10 Follow the Money Strategy
15:43 Short Term Goals and Balance
17:13 Responding with Kindness
19:57 Future Plans Beyond Social
22:19 Allies and Women Voices
24:12 How to Sign and Follow
25:37 Final Thanks and Wrap
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