Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled unanimously that, under equalities law, the term “woman” refers to biological sex. While the Court was clear that this decision should not be seen as a victory for one side over another, and reaffirmed that trans people remain protected from discrimination under the Equality Act, we know that this ruling will feel deeply personal, and painful, for many in our community.

Read our response here:

“At Sahir, we stand firmly with our trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities. Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the definition of “biological sex” is not just a legal decision – it’s a moment that risks further marginalising some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

We recognise the fear and frustration many will be feeling. We also want to be clear: your identity is valid, and your dignity is non-negotiable.

For over four decades, Sahir has provided safe, inclusive support to those often pushed to the edges. We see you. We support you. And we will continue to champion your right to live authentically and safely, regardless of what the law may say.

Sahir will continue to advocate and champion the need for equal rights under the law for all LGBTQ+ people. Our commitment to justice, dignity and inclusion will not waver.

We urge members of our community not to panic – but we also want to acknowledge that worry, anger and uncertainty are completely valid responses to today’s ruling. There will be a lot of commentary in the coming days, and some of it may heighten anxiety by overstating the immediate impact. In the middle of all that noise, it’s important to hold onto one clear fact: the Court has reaffirmed that the Equality Act still protects all trans people from discrimination based on gender reassignment.

Once we’ve had time to pause and reflect, we’ll also be organising community listening and discussion sessions, so we can come together in solidarity, share our responses, and look ahead – together.

This ruling may try to draw lines, but our values remain unshaken: trans rights are human rights. And at Sahir, nobody is left behind.”

If you are feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, Sahir is here. Whether you need emotional support, space to ask questions, or just a safe place to be heard – you are not alone.

There are a number of ways to connect with us:

Join our local community, and register to attend one of our Gender Proud sessions, or our drop in Social Safe Space.

If you would like to speak to someone, you can ask to speak to one of our counsellors.

You can contact us for more information by email: info@sahir.org.uk, or ring our office between 10am and 4pm.