By Melissa Dee

Picture the scene: a young girl is told she can no longer take part in the activity she loves - the one she looks forward to each week, where she laughs with her friends, learns new skills, and gains confidence.

She’s told she’s no longer welcome, not because of anything she’s done, but because of who she is.

That is the conversation parents of trans girls in Girlguiding are now being forced to have with their children. How do you explain to a child that a space built on friendship, empowerment, and belonging has decided she no longer belongs?

To make matters worse, Girlguiding insists it “remains committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.” But where is the dignity and respect for trans girls in a policy that bars them from participating alongside their peers? Words of inclusion mean nothing if they are not backed by actions that include everyone.

Let’s be clear, Girlguiding didn't want to make this decision. They’ve been proudly inclusive of trans girls since 2018. That’s........

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