We at Drummond Street Services are angered by the recent executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. This order, which claims to “protect women”, takes away vital protections for trans, gender diverse and intersex people and puts them in danger.
This isn’t about protecting women – it’s about erasing the existence of trans and gender-diverse people. Real support for women, including trans women, means addressing issues like violence, healthcare access, and workplace equality, not implementing policies that exclude and discriminate.
We are most concerned about the precedent this sets. Policies like this can be used as a template for other countries to follow and put countless lives at risk. As an organisation that supports LGBTIQA+ communities, we can’t stay silent.
We stand in solidarity with the Trans and Gender Diverse folk who are resiliently standing up to the hate. At the same time, we recognise not everybody has the capacity to do this.
We call on the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to take a strong stance against this. We also urge the Australian Immigration Department to offer refuge to trans and gender-diverse people fleeing the US to keep them safe and well.
Drummond Street Services works to create inclusive communities where everyone, regardless of gender identity, can live with respect and dignity. We will continue to stand with our trans and gender diverse communities and amplify their voices and defend their rights.
In solidarity,
Drummond Street Services
