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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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334bu · 03/10/2022 11:21

Police have always been very good at keeping counter protesters away. Have seen babies at every protest I have attended in Edinburgh, so I wouldn't worry Waiting.

LovinglifeAF · 03/10/2022 11:21

Working sadly or I would come

Ereshkigalangcleg · 03/10/2022 11:03

Such an amazing lineup! Hope to catch up online.

Waiting4baby2 · 03/10/2022 10:59

I really want to go but I’m looking after my youngest on this day and after the baby shouting incident I wouldn’t feel safe bringing them along 🙁 Thank you to everyone who attends this - it’s so important right now!

TrashyPanda · 03/10/2022 10:11

JanieAllen · 02/10/2022 21:08

Dogs have certainly been welcome before (I'm assuming that the dog understands that there are two sexes no trans dogs). Meeting Scottish Parliament to the side of it there is an open area. Follow the women.

two male dogs who have both been neutered!

BernardBlacksWineIcelolly · 03/10/2022 09:39

too far away for me but I’ll be following avidly online

I am appalled by the political situation in Scotland.

JanieAllen · 03/10/2022 09:32

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JanieAllen · 02/10/2022 22:14

health permitting I will be there....

Fandangoes · 02/10/2022 21:10

I’m going!

JanieAllen · 02/10/2022 21:08

Dogs have certainly been welcome before (I'm assuming that the dog understands that there are two sexes no trans dogs). Meeting Scottish Parliament to the side of it there is an open area. Follow the women.

TrashyPanda · 02/10/2022 18:28

Oh and would appreciate any details of a meeting place.

TrashyPanda · 02/10/2022 18:26

daft question - but could I bring my dogs? (Small and would be on leads)
don’t want to leave them at home for too long.

JanieAllen · 02/10/2022 18:24

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Hoardasurass · 02/10/2022 18:14

I am going

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