LWN’s rules state that we welcome all those who “self-define as women” into our membership and our women-only training and events, and this has always been our proud practice. LWN rejects all forms of transphobia, including intimidation, threats of violence and denial of trans identities. LWN believes women only spaces are an important part of women’s self-organisation, and we continue to organise events and conferences open to all women. We believe these discussions should be conducted in a sisterly and respectful way, and we call out abuse against women in public life wherever we see it as part of our #diffuseabuse campaign.