Position of HIV organisations on trans rights

George House Trust joins HIV organisations to call for the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) draft guidelines to be withdrawn.

The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of biological sex in the Equality Act has sent shockwaves through our communities.

So many trans people are hugely worried and angry about its impact on their rights, safety, and privacy. This includes service users, colleagues and volunteers.

As charities and organisations supporting people living with and affected by HIV across the UK, we are coming together with a shared message to trans communities:

You are needed. You are valued. You are always welcome in our services. 

HIV activism and support services, including many of our organisations, were built by and for the whole community. Trans people have always been central to this. From the earliest days of the HIV epidemic, trans communities have shown leadership, resilience, and care in the face of extraordinary challenges. Yet trans communities still experience among the highest levels of unmet need and unique structural challenges. This leads directly to poorer health outcomes and higher levels of discrimination. 

We believe the EHRC guidance is not fit for purpose and should be withdrawn. It is unworkable, impractical, and inconsistent.

Read the full version of the statement on National AIDS Trust.