Women's Forum Australia

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Australian doctor pens powerful warning about harmful ‘gender affirmation treatments’ for children

Australian doctor pens powerful warning about harmful ‘gender affirmation treatments’ for children

An Australian paediatrician has written an open letter to the country’s doctors about the harms of ‘gender affirmation treatments’ for children.

26 May 2022

Increasing numbers of detransitioners call into question the “affirmation only” approach

Increasing numbers of detransitioners call into question the “affirmation only” approach

The media spotlight falls on happily transitioned children. A growing number of detransitioners tell a very different story.

20 May 2022

Twins born to surrogate not picked up after 14 months

Twins born to surrogate not picked up after 14 months

Twins born to a surrogate in the United States have still not been collected by their commissioning parents after 14 months.

18 May 2022

Has gender ideology captured the Australian Breastfeeding Association?

Has gender ideology captured the Australian Breastfeeding Association?

Ignoring biological sex in women’s sport takes wilful blindness. Ignoring it while teaching new mothers about breastfeeding takes something more.

16 May 2022

The Science is in. We don’t need “more research” to prove legacy male advantage in sport

The Science is in. We don’t need “more research” to prove legacy male advantage in sport

A growing chorus of female sporting greats and sports scientists are calling on authorities to provide clear leadership to resolve contention on the issue of trans inclusion in women’s sport.

13 May 2022

Is the AFL a safe place for women?

Is the AFL a safe place for women?

Despite years of reform after reports of sexual assault by players, fresh allegations raise the question of whether the AFL is a safe place for women.

12 May 2022

ACON’s “Pride Inclusion Programs” exclude democratic pluralism

ACON’s “Pride Inclusion Programs” exclude democratic pluralism

“Diversity and inclusion” are the watchwords of an ideology that is increasingly dictating Australian workplace policy in both the public and private sectors.

6 May 2022

Rape victim fights back after a trans-identified male was given access to women-only support group

Rape victim fights back after a trans-identified male was given access to women-only support group

Vulnerable women continue to get the short end of the stick in the growing conflict between women’s rights and transgender rights, particularly when it comes to female-only spaces and services.

4 May 2022

Australia needs to reconsider laws that restrict helpful psychological interventions for children

Australia needs to reconsider laws that restrict helpful psychological interventions for children

Activists are targeting professional bodies and legislatures to lend authority to an “affirmation only” approach to treating gender-distressed young people.

29 April 2022