ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa stands in unwavering
solidarity with Queer Endurance/Defiance, who are organizing
the Rally
for Trans Acceptance and Reproductive Rights in
Wellington on Sunday 26th March at 1.30pm.
The rally
responds to the speaking tour of anti-trans, anti-abortion
and anti-contraception UK extremist Kellie-Jay
Keen-Minshull, known as Posie Parker. Immigration New
Zealand is allowing her to travel to New Zealand despite her
links with white supremacists. ALRANZ strongly condemns
Keen-Minshull’s hateful and divisive views. Her extremist
rhetoric aims to harm and marginalize individuals,
particularly women and gender minorities, and restrict their
access to vital reproductive healthcare.
After a
strong neo-nazi
presence at Keen-Minshulls’ Hobart rally and her
anti-trans hate speech, prime minister Chris
Hipkins has condemned the use of free speech to incite
hatred and violence. ALRANZ spokesperson Fleur Kelsey states
“her anti-trans extremist hate speech is not welcome here
and does not reflect the views of the majority of New
Zealanders” and urges Immigration New Zealand to
reconsider and deny Keen-Minshulls’ entry to Aotearoa
immediately.
ALRANZ is committed to upholding the
rights of queer and trans people to gender affirming and
reproductive healthcare which meets their needs. We urge
supporters and allies to join in solidarity at this rally if
you are able to. Together, we can drown out the voices of
hate and bigotry and show support for the marginalized in
our
communities.
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