10 June 2021

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SOAS University of London has started a year-long consultancy with Gendered Intelligence to create a trans, non-binary and intersex inclusion policy for its staff and students.

As a trans led charity working to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people since 2008, Gendered Intelligence draws on extensive trans and non-binary knowledge and experience with developing similar policies to inform this process.

This policy will be produced with the voluntary engagement of trans/nonbinary/intersex staff and students, the Students Union and the student group Trans* Dignity, working with key stakeholders across the University.

Gendered Intelligence will:

Facilitate an engagement process with trans/non-binary/intersex students and staff, to gather input
Draft the policy text using input received during the engagement process
Consult with key stakeholders to inform redrafting and finalisation of the proposed policy

Sophie Dodsworth, SOAS Coordinator of the policy said:

"I'm very pleased to be working with Gendered Intelligence and I'm grateful to the Trans*Dignity at SOAS student campaign for all their work bringing us to this point. I hope the new trans inclusion policy and the actions that follow from it will make SOAS a safer and more welcoming place for people of all genders.

"I'd like to encourage all trans, non-binary, and intersex students and staff who feel able to come forward when we begin the initial consultation in the new academic year - our voices need to be at the center of this work."

Andrea Cornwall, Chair of the Equalities and Diversity Committee said:

“I’m delighted to see this process underway and for the opportunity for SOAS to benefit from the expertise of Gendered Intelligence in facilitating a trans-led policy process, working with our trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming and intersex staff and students.

"I’d especially like to acknowledge Trans*Dignity, the Students’ Union and UCU for the role they’ve played in helping make this a priority for SOAS.”

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