Rape crisis centre to launch single sex-only meetings after trans row

A rape crisis centre in the UK is launching single-sex-only meetings in response to a recent controversy over transgender inclusion. The new group will operate alongside the existing service, which allows for the participation of transgender and non-binary individuals. The decision comes after concerns were raised by some service users about the inclusion of transgender women in women-only spaces. The centre has stated that the new single-sex-only group is intended to provide an alternative option for those who feel more comfortable in such an environment. The centre has emphasized that both the existing and the new groups will be equally valued and supported, and that the goal is to ensure that all survivors of sexual violence feel safe and able to access the services they need. The issue of transgender inclusion in single-sex spaces has been a subject of ongoing debate, and this move by the rape crisis centre reflects the complexity of navigating these sensitive and often polarizing topics.