Gender Care Secrecy: Health Secretary Victoria Atkins criticizes the “culture of secrecy” in gender support and treatment for children.
Equality Concerns: Half of women in the UK fear that equality is regressing to the 1970s, especially due to the unequal impact of the pandemic on women.
Women’s Sport Growth: In 2023, there was impressive growth in interest around women’s sport in the UK. The Women’s Sport Trust reported increased viewership across television, social media, and in-person attendance.
Almost one million more people tuned in to watch a minute or more of women’s sport compared to the previous record set in 20191.
Period Poverty: One in four women and girls struggle to afford period products, leading some to cut back on food, use toilet paper, and miss school3.
Gender Care Review: A recent review of the NHS’s gender services for children proposes a shift towards holistic assessments and considering wider mental health needs alongside gender identity. Waiting times for gender-affirming care remain a challenge.