TransLucent Conference 2023
The Event
Our event on November 16th 2023 was a resounding success. A safe space for the LGBT+ community, our allies and all those who respect human rights to discuss important issues that trans people are dealing with.
Where
Close to Parliament Square, London.
When
November 16th 2023
Info
Please contact us by email at conference@translucent.org.uk if you would like any information on the conference or use our contact page.
You can also follow the conversation on Twitter :
#WhyConference2023
About TransLucent
Translucent.Org.UK are a trans-led advocacy organisation for the transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse community, winner of the LGBT Organisation of the Year (National Diversity Awards 2022) and has been described by the EHRC as a “key stakeholder” for trans human rights.
The Event
On the morning of November 16th, we held our first London Conference and launched our “Why” campaign near Parliament Square, London.
Key Topics
Four primary topics were discussed: Conversion Therapy, Trans Hate Crime, Trans Healthcare and The Equality Act.
Speakers
- David Burton-Sampson (Basildon Pride)
- Supt Naomi Edwards (Essex Police)
- Melanie Field
- Paul Giannasi (National Police Advisor for Hate Crime)
- Nancy Kelley (Former CEO Stonewall)
- Caroline & Peter Litman
- Igi Moon
- Jayne Ozanne (Ozanne Foundation)
- Annie Wallace
- Dr. Helen Webberley (GenderGP)
- Robin Moira White (Barrister)
- Proff. Stephen Whittle
- India Willoughby (TV Presenter)
Agenda
08:30 – 1145: Registration.
09:00 – 0915: Welcome.
0915 – 10:00: Why Trans Hate Crime is a Catalyst.
10:00 – 11:00: Why We Need the Equality Act.
11:00 – 11:15: Coffee Break.
11:15 – 12:00: Why Conversion Therapy is Harmful, not Helpful.
12:00 – 13:00: Why Trans Healthcare is Vital.
13:00 – 13:30: Buffet Lunch/Networking.
