Women only groups

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ScarletSienna · 26/04/2017 07:58

I am part of a group of women that attend organised meet ups to learn new skills, chat, listen to talks etc

A local men's group (who say they are inclusive and welcoming to any women that wish to attend) have rallied together to get our group shut down.

Can they do this legally? We aren't taking anything of theirs.

I'm really cross about this!

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BigDeskBob · 26/04/2017 08:37

So they want full control over the resources? Fight it.

Footle · 26/04/2017 08:34

Sienna, I can see you don't want to identify your group , but I'm very curious about the details. This sounds like a 1970s scenario. Presumably you are in the U.K. as the legislation is relevant to you.

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ScarletSienna · 26/04/2017 08:30

Pencils-I'm really thankful.

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ScarletSienna · 26/04/2017 08:30

I assume they think we will use up the resources they want to access. It's only a guess though. I can't see any reason.

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PencilsInSpace · 26/04/2017 08:26

There's a PDF linked at the bottom of that page - HOW LEGISLATION PROTECTS WOMEN-ONLY SPACES AND SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW - with a section that talks specifically about women only associations. This looks very relevant to your situation.

BigDeskBob · 26/04/2017 08:19

Why are they trying to shut the group down?

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ScarletSienna · 26/04/2017 08:16

Thank you so so much.

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PencilsInSpace · 26/04/2017 08:10

Women-only services are:

Lawful;
Not discriminatory;
Much needed and wanted by women and girls;
Effective in terms of value for money and in terms of social impact; and
Recognised (including internationally) as a key mechanism to achieve women’s equality.

More here, including all relevant legislation.

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