Helping the media report on transgender issues with accuracy, dignity & respect. Helping trans people who are receiving media attention. We tackle the bullies!
Calling all trans, non-binary, intersex film-makers.
We are today launching a film bursary...worth £2,500... towards production of a film.
Details here: transmediawatch.org/film-bur…
Out on November 20, in support of Trans Awareness Week: CHANGING THE GAME, an Emmy-nominated documentary focusing on the lives of transgender athletes It also won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary.
Review below.
eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/chan…
Our submission to the Lords Select Committee on Communications and Digital is up.
We'll be putting it on our site in due course, but in meantime, just click this link and search for FON0022
committees.parliament.uk/com…
We're on the hunt for a dynamic and super-organised #Reception and Office Coordinator to join us on a part-time basis.
As the first point of contact, you will play a pivotal role in providing excellent service to our staff and customers.
bit.ly/489gQCR#UkJobs
Now putting together a submission to the Lords Select Committee on Communications and Digital on 'The future of news: Impartiality, trust and technology'.
committees.parliament.uk/wor…
If anyone has points they feel should be made, dm us... or email on info@transmediawatch.org
The Russian Supreme Court is on the verge of declaring the fact of being LGBT a crime. There is little we can do, but there is a petition that we hope you will sign:
action.allout.org/en/m/acfe8…
Have you complained about coverage of trans people in the media in the last 12 months?
Please tell us about your experience, via info@transmediawatch.org
We've also been looking aat how the media represent questions about trans people being involved in sport.
There is a report!
Media Representation of Trans Athletes
Download it here: transmediawatch.org/media-re…
At long last!
Major update to our website with large section on the codes of conduct that our press, broadcasters, etc. operate under and...
...guidance on how to complain:
transmediawatch.org/complain…
Not that we are asking folks to complain about the inaccuracies in the UK press and media, but...
...if you want to, this tells you how to do it and links you to additional advice and resource should you need it.
Today is Intersex Awareness Day an internationally observed awareness day held on 26th October since 1996. It highlights human rights issues faced by intersex people.
You can find out more here:
intersexday.org/en/#lgbtqia#Usualise#educateOUTprejudice
Hi. Need someone to add a little design magic to the front of a paper we are publishing shortly.
Small amount of cash available - or volunteers welcome!
Please drop us a line on info@transmediawatch.org
Trans Media Watch's AGM is fast approaching, and will be taking place at 3pm on Sunday 3 September.
If you are interested in getting a bit more involved, please drop us a line via info@transmediawatch.org and, barring obvious gate-crashers, we'll be in touch.