""We must operate lawfully and follow our governing charity documents, which affect how our membership eligibility is defined," Girlguiding's top brass said in its announcement."
""Our intention throughout is to act with kindness, care, and respect," the statement read."
""Although living by our values cannot change our legal responsibilities, it does shape how we treat everyone, how we speak about people, the culture we create, and the future we're working towards.""
""Simply being transgender does not make someone more of a safeguarding risk than any other person," as noted by The Guardian regarding Girlguiding's previous stance."
Girlguiding announced that transgender women and girls must exit local troops and adult volunteer roles by September 6, following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling. The organization emphasized the need to operate lawfully while maintaining its values. Current members are given time to prepare for this change, with support resources available. Trans boys, trans men, and nonbinary individuals assigned female at birth remain eligible for membership. Girlguiding has included trans girls and women since 2018, but recent legal challenges prompted this policy shift.
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