UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem has called for a stop to ongoing aggression against women protesting for female spaces to remain transgender-free.
Alsalem said having different views was not a “green light” for threats and violence.
“[Very] concerning that in last few weeks, physical, political + online violence has intensified against #women asserting sex-based needs +spaces in several countries,” she wrote on Twitter on March 26,
“Even where one may disagree with their views, that shouldn’t translate into a green light to threaten and attack them.” V. concerning that in last few weeks, physical, political + online violence has intensified against #women asserting sex-based needs +spaces in several countries. Even where one may disagree with their views,that shouldn’t translate into a green light to threaten and attack them…