Based in the UK, Lou joined openDemocracy’s Tracking the Backlash team as a freelance contributor in September 2020, working on our global investigation into the money spent by US conservative groups opposing LGBTQ+ rights around the world. Later, they became a full-time fellow and now reporter for gender and identity, with a particular focus on UK trans rights. Follow them on Twitter (@_LouFerreira). Contact them at: [email protected]
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Published in: 50.50: NewsGovernment ignores calls for evidence behind ‘conversion therapy’ U-turn
Shadow equalities minister Anneliese Dodds calls out ministers’ failure to protect trans people
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Published in: 50.50: AnalysisMPs will debate a ban on trans ‘conversion therapy’. Here’s what to expect
‘They’re playing on people’s fear, and spreading untruths’ – LGBT advocates dispel the myths that could come up on Monday
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Published in: 50.50: AnalysisUK conversion therapy ban must include trans people, say campaigners
Government’s proposed ban leaves all LGBT people vulnerable because anti-trans practices harm cis people too
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Published in: 50.50: NewsMost workplace sex harassment cases fail as Tories drag feet over reforms
Four years on from damning report, government has failed to bring forward promised legislation to protect workers...
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Published in: 50.50: NewsNHS pulls trans health conference after speakers’ anti-trans links exposed
Exclusive: Safety concerns for LGBTIQ+ attendees at event that whistleblowers feared would promote ‘extremist’ ideologies
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Published in: 50.50: NewsUK Nationality and Borders Bill risks ‘sending people to their deaths’
MPs warn against disproportionate and ‘devastating consequences’ for LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers