Women’s Rights Network

Women’s Right Network
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We are a network of women from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with one main focus: to defend the sex-based rights of women.We are not aligned to any political party - we are women of all political persuasions and none. Our position is "Respect My Sex" - we support candidates who understand the rights and needs of women, regardless of party.WRN has around 60 geographical groups, with more than 1200 members. Our members are of all ages, sexual orientation, races, disability, employment status and socio-economic backgrounds. Some of us are parents and/or carers. We have differing religious beliefs. But, we are all committed to free speech and to putting the sex based needs of women and girls first.And we are all women - adult human females.Our groups offer a safe space to talk freely and compassionately. We provide support to one another and campaign for evidence-based solutions to stop the erasure of our sex-based rights. Join Us! New groups are forming all the time and new members are always welcome.Want to learn more? Please Direct Message us on Twitter @WomensRightsNet for more information and to find your nearest group.Find all of our social media and merch here: https://linktr.ee/womensrightsnetwork

  1. In Conversation with Akua Reindorf

    1D AGO

    In Conversation with Akua Reindorf

    Send a text This week, Heather Binning is joined by barrister Akua Reindorf KC to discuss the legal and institutional fallout from the Supreme Court’s April 2025 judgment. Akua was closely involved in the developments surrounding the case, both through her work as an Equality and Human Rights Commissioner and through her prominent role as a public legal commentator.  Drawing on that experience, she reflects on the responsibilities of public bodies following a definitive ruling from the UK’s highest court. Akua argues that once the Supreme Court had clarified the law, public authorities and regulators had a clear and immediate duty to implement it promptly and transparently.  Akua explains why, in her view, there is no legal justification for institutions to delay compliance or for the UK government to postpone the long-awaited Statutory Code of Practice, stressing that regulators cannot simply defer difficult decisions or wait for political consensus when the law itself has already been settled. === Useful Links: EHRC Codes of Practice: www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act-2010/codes-practice/code-practice-services-public-functions-and-associations Akua’s X account: @akuareindorf If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    45 min
  2. In conversation with Faika El-Nagashi

    FEB 13

    In conversation with Faika El-Nagashi

    Send a text Faika El-Nagashi is the founder and director of the Athena Forum, a European initiative for sex-based rights, democratic values, and political courage.  Political scientist, human rights advocate and former member of parliament in Austria, Faikia has spent over three decades advocating for women's rights within Europe.  Faika explains the convoluted political structure within both the EU and the European Council, and how influential ideological fringe lobbyists and NGOs frustrate the recognition of sex-based rights.  Useful Links:  Athena Forum website: https://athena-forum.eu  Council of Europe: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    44 min
  3. In Conversation with Kemi Badenoch

    JAN 31

    In Conversation with Kemi Badenoch

    Send a text Join Heather Binning in conversation with special guest Kemi Badenoch, Leader of HM Opposition, Leader of the UK Conservative Party and Conservative MP for North West Essex. After a career in IT and then in the financial sector, she turned her sights to politics, taking her seat in Parliament in 2017.  Amongst her many roles in Government and in opposition, she has been Minister for Women and Equalities  Kemi discusses the frustration elected representatives face when agenda driven activists are provided the loudest voice on Select committees that are failing in their duty to scrutinise government policy and performance without prejudice.  WRN members questions are put to Kemi on topical issues such as the concerning impact on our younger generations accessing highly sexualised, degrading material via the internet, Bridget Phillipson's delay in approving the EHRC guidance, women’s rights as a focal electoral issue and the power of women supporting each other, regardless of political leaning. After a career in IT and then in the financial sector, she turned her sights to politics, taking her seat in Parliament in 2017.  Amongst her many roles in Government and in opposition, she has been Minister for Women and Equalities . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    44 min
  4. In conversation with Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards, Women’s Sports Union

    JAN 22

    In conversation with Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards, Women’s Sports Union

    Send a text Heather Binning hosted this interview with two British sporting legends, Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards. The refusal of so many sports bodies, regulators, unions (and currently the UK government) to recognise the importance of delivering fair sporting opportunities for women and girls, be it recreational or at elite level, inspired Sharron and Tracy to set up the Women’s Sports Union. A fascinating, inspiring interview filled with anecdotes, infuriating stats but most importantly, hope. Women’s Sports Union:  https://www.womenssportsunion.com If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    41 min
  5. In conversation with Louise Irvine and Terry Patterson

    JAN 13

    In conversation with Louise Irvine and Terry Patterson

    Send a text Join Heather Binning who hosts this week’s special guests Louise Irvine, co-chair of the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender and Terry Patterson from Thoughtful Therapists. Louise and Terry explain why there are enormous concerns from sector experts regarding the ethical grounds and outcomes competence of the UK puberty blockers trial called ‘Pathway’, a medical trial which will involve around 220 children under the age of 16. We hear explanation of the scrutiny stages that UK clinical trials must successfully pass through in order to be granted approval, as well as questioning how this safety net has failed  Useful Links ... Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender:  https://can-sg.org Open Letter from CAN-SG:  https://can-sg.org/2025/12/18/open-letter-to-wes-streeting-on-the-pathways-puberty-blockers-trial/ Thoughtful Therapists:  https://www.thoughtfultherapists.org National Institute for Health and Care Research: https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR167530 Health Research Authority:  https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/application-summaries/research-summaries/pathways-trial/ Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency:  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency Commission on Human Medicines:  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/commission-on-human-medicines If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    35 min
  6. In conversation with Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel, authors of Pornocracy

    JAN 7

    In conversation with Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel, authors of Pornocracy

    Send a text Claire Lonergan hosts this week’s guests, Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel, co-authors of 'Pornocracy', a research rich expose of the neurological shifts caused by porn use, the normalisation of violent sexualised behaviour fed to our youth and the dystopian potential for A.I. to destroy the value of what it is to be human. Jo is a journalist who has written for the Telegraph, The Times, Unherd, Mail to name just a few national papers.  Jo is also Assistant editor at The Critic. Rob Jessel is a communications consultant for the campaigning sector and co-founder of Fair Cop. He is Director of Campaign for Fair Procurement. Useful Links: Internet Watch Foundation: https://www.iwf.org.uk If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    42 min
  7. In Conversation with Elaine Miller, the Fanny Physio

    12/30/2025

    In Conversation with Elaine Miller, the Fanny Physio

    Send a text Elaine Miller is a pelvic health physiotherapist or as Elaine prefers, a 'fanny physio', who campaigns on women's health issues.  Elaine frequently uses comedy as a public health tool, successfully connecting to target female audiences and highlighting serious conditions affecting female bodies that rarely receive the attention, and never the funding, needed to ensure women's quality of life is improved. Useful Links: Get A Grip:  https://venusenvyxx.substack.com/p/get-a-grip-my-feminist-fanny-fundraiser The Jean Hailes Foundation: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au Let’s Get Elected: Email dangerousfemalesxx@gmail.com, X @letsgetelected If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    47 min
  8. In conversation with Ash Regan, Scottish Inpedendent MSP

    12/16/2025

    In conversation with Ash Regan, Scottish Inpedendent MSP

    Send a text Hosted by Mary Howden of the Women’s Rights Network, this week’s special guest is Ash Regan, an Independent Member of the Scottish Parliament and fierce advocate for women’s rights. Ash’s Prostitution Bill seeks to criminalise the purchase of sex and provide support to help women exit prostitution.  Ash describes prostitution as ”… a system of commercial sexual exploitation that targets the vulnerable”. Ash takes us through the excruciatingly slow process of attempting to get her bill considered, likening it to ”… trying to push treacle uphill …” We also hear how Ash Regan spectacularly resigned in order to vote against the Gender Recognition Reform bill. Among her continued work to protect and remove barriers to sex class equality, Ash has rigourously defended the Cass review and submitted a motion in parliament which called for surrogacy to be banned in Scotland.   Useful Links: Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/proposals-for-bills/proposed-prostitution-offences-and-support-scotland-bill If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you’d like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

    49 min
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We are a network of women from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with one main focus: to defend the sex-based rights of women.We are not aligned to any political party - we are women of all political persuasions and none. Our position is "Respect My Sex" - we support candidates who understand the rights and needs of women, regardless of party.WRN has around 60 geographical groups, with more than 1200 members. Our members are of all ages, sexual orientation, races, disability, employment status and socio-economic backgrounds. Some of us are parents and/or carers. We have differing religious beliefs. But, we are all committed to free speech and to putting the sex based needs of women and girls first.And we are all women - adult human females.Our groups offer a safe space to talk freely and compassionately. We provide support to one another and campaign for evidence-based solutions to stop the erasure of our sex-based rights. Join Us! New groups are forming all the time and new members are always welcome.Want to learn more? Please Direct Message us on Twitter @WomensRightsNet for more information and to find your nearest group.Find all of our social media and merch here: https://linktr.ee/womensrightsnetwork

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  • Creator
    Women’s Right Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Women’s Rights Network
  • Show Website
    Women’s Rights Network

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