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Women's Rally in Edinburgh, Thurs, 6th Oct

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PogueMahoneBoris · 02/10/2022 18:03

There is going to be a women's rally outside of Holyrood (Scottish Parliament) on Thursday 6th October. Gather for 11.15am for a 11.30 start. It's the one delayed from Sept 15th.

The focus of the rally (and the timing, during what is normally First Minister's Questions) is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill that is currently going through the Scottish Parliament and the impact on Scottish women's rights.

The following speakers will be there so do come along and listen, mingle, network and then come for a drink :

Cllr Alison Dowling
Elaine Miller ("fanny physio", Gusset Grips)
Lisa Mackenzie (Murray Blackburn Mackenzie)
Rhona Hotchkiss (LGB Alliance)
Helen Joyce (Sex Matters)
Maya Forstater (Sex Matters)
Johann Lamont (retired Labour MSP)
Caroline McAllister (Scottish Feminist Network)
Kate Coleman (Keep Prisons Single Sex)

The rally is organised by For Women Scotland and all are welcome to attend.
If you are coming from out of town, or even from within Edinburgh, and would appreciate some company walking into the rally (which might sound a bit intimidating if you haven't been to one before) then get in touch as there will be a couple of meeting places organised.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Women's Rally in Edinburgh, Thurs, 6th Oct
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Waitwhat23 · 06/10/2022 19:51

Sounds like it was bloody brilliant. Loads of great stuff on Twitter - I loved the 'Joanna Cherry is a Legend' poster and JKR expressing her solidarity with a t-shirt.

Saw this absolutely brilliant thread by a Scottish woman, addressing Nicola Sturgeon, which I think sums up what women are trying to say really well - twitter.com/CleverclogsNina/status/1578066847114690563?s=20&t=bkZo4QkzSVh2v6xft0RKJg

JanieAllen · 06/10/2022 19:46

Me with my women wont wheesht banner... it was packed.... an excellent turn out with the problems with trains, weather, cancellations etc .... and WEIRDLY no TRAs had they finally realised they just look like misogynist shits and best to say away ?

Women's Rally in Edinburgh, Thurs, 6th Oct
Hoardasurass · 06/10/2022 18:54

It was brilliant but I've just seen the BBCs take on it very disappointing they only used footage from the set up so only a few people there no footage of the actual rally or the real crowd of supporters 😕

catandcoffee · 06/10/2022 16:59

Glad it went well... Will anyone listen though.

R0BYN · 06/10/2022 16:58

What @RhannionKPSS said.

RhannionKPSS · 06/10/2022 16:57

Thank you to all the the wonderful women & men who came along today to NO to SELF ID & YES TO WOMEN’S RIGHTS , Our Safety, Privacy & Dignity Matter. Women Won’t Wheesht 💚🤍💜

JanieAllen · 06/10/2022 16:53

fabulous! and weather mostly good!

LoopyGremlin · 06/10/2022 15:56

A good turnout and passionate and informative speakers. Lots of young people and men there too showing support.

Chrysanthemum5 · 06/10/2022 14:26

It was great. Really excellent speakers, and a strong sense of sisterhood. Also a fair number of men there supporting.

I was there with a colleague who isn't very familiar with all of the detail and when the speakers were mentioning things (like rapists being in women's prisons; what the GRA means in reality etc.) he kept turning to me and asking if he was hearing things properly. I think he understands it all now!

Tallisker · 06/10/2022 14:17

Really good humoured crowd, lots of people, no protests at all that I saw or heard. Glad I went! Standing in solidarity with my Scottish sisters

BlackForestCake · 06/10/2022 14:07

Looks like a really good turnout, in the hundreds.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 06/10/2022 13:59

Will there be any videos of the speakers?

TrashyPanda · 06/10/2022 13:53

It was great
inspiring speakers
real feeling of solidarity

Live4weekend · 06/10/2022 13:42

As a Scot living elsewhere, I wish you all the best today.

It's so important for my mum, mum in law, nieces, friends...........

The SNP can't get away with this.

Fandangoes · 06/10/2022 13:35

Fantastic peaceful protest - no trouble whatsoever, brilliant speakers!

Selkiesarereal · 06/10/2022 13:31

Just marking my place for the update, hope it went well.

VinoDino · 06/10/2022 13:08

Gutted I couldn't get there. Will await the updates!

weebarra · 06/10/2022 12:56

Wish I could have been there but camhs appointment for DC2. Hope everyone had a great time!

Igneococcus · 06/10/2022 12:48

Any updates how it's going?

LoopyGremlin · 06/10/2022 10:50

I'm on my way. Will be closer to 11.30 until I get there though!

Cactus720 · 06/10/2022 10:38

Looking forward to it. Great list of speakers. I wrote to all my MSPs but only one responded. So much for democratic representation.

2Rebecca · 06/10/2022 10:34

On my way by train. Last time the TRAs just made noise but we easily outnumbered them

TrashyPanda · 06/10/2022 10:15

Just waiting for bus into town.
wearing waterproof jacket!
pups are v excited

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