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Green Party Women under attack

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Toomie · 25/10/2023 22:07

Can anyone help explain what's happening with Green Party Women and the Green Women's Declaration? I've looked for a thread on here but can't find anything. Apologies if I've managed to miss it.

I'm a long-standing member of the Green Party, though not v active. There have been a lot of emails arriving in the last couple of days from people on both sides and it sounds as though things are blowing up.

I haven't been able to keep up-to-date with what's happening but get the gist of it - attempted (illegal?) booting out and silencing of GC people, that doesn't appear to have worked and has backfired fairly spectacularly.

I'd really like to understand the background and what ordinary members can do to support the GC women in the current situation.

There's a Zoom mtg for members tomorrow but bang in the middle of kids bedtime so I can't make it unfortunately :(

Can anyone throw any light on this and maybe point in the right direction for more info? Many thanks!

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Stephannee · 26/10/2023 00:15

Ereshkigalangcleg · 26/10/2023 00:02

You told the Green Party that as long as they had a women's group you wouldn't vote for them? That's nice.

You didn't read my post did you?

Ereshkigalangcleg · 26/10/2023 00:06

Two good articles from the last month or so

thecritic.co.uk/it-isnt-easy-being-a-gender-critical-green

thecritic.co.uk/nowt-so-queerphobic-as-folk/

Ereshkigalangcleg · 26/10/2023 00:02

You told the Green Party that as long as they had a women's group you wouldn't vote for them? That's nice.

Stephannee · 25/10/2023 23:56

The Green Party itself is very supportive of LGBT people and rights, but GPW are not unfortunately.

I have told the Green Party as long as GPW are part of them they would not get my vote.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 25/10/2023 23:47

There are bits and pieces on this thread

Finally! A detailed reference document to define Queerphobia! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4922111-finally-a-detailed-reference-document-to-define-queerphobia

Thelnebriati · 25/10/2023 23:39

Greens seem to spend more time on this issue than on the environment! I used to vote for them in the EU elections, I can't bring myself to bother now.

GreenishTinge · 25/10/2023 22:50

I haven't any more background but I plan to attend the meeting if you want me to report back?

If you want ways to support probably best to email Green Feminists.