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On International Allyship Day, we celebrate the growing global movement of women standing in solidarity with trans+ people, and the inspiring organisations building inclusive communities across the world.
Today we’re celebrating International Allyship Day, a beautiful opportunity to highlight the power of our collective, connected action, something that feels so deeply aligned with why we started NION Women in the first place.
Since our campaign began, people have often asked why our open letter was specifically for cis women in the UK. We understand that this question comes from a place of seeking unity, and we want to be transparent. We focused our voices here because we saw a narrative being built by a vocal, influential minority who claimed to speak for all of us.
NION Women chose to step forward and gently push back, showing that many of us simply do not feel threatened by the trans+ community. Instead, we live, work, and love alongside them, and we know exactly where the true causes of harm exist for all women and girls.
Building this foundation of evidence in the UK has been so meaningful. It allowed us to shift the conversation and enter the media discourse with a fresh, inclusive narrative. It also gave us the chance to connect with MPs, using our regional and constituency data to show where the pockets of support truly are, and where we can continue to grow and engage our communities.
The response has been overwhelming. Our data shows that 91% of our soon-to-be 110,000 signatures come from women in the UK. We’re also seeing that same connection on our platforms: 91% of our Facebook followers are women, with 88% of our audience in the UK, and 90% of our Instagram community is UK based as well.
But our reach extends far beyond the UK, and we have been so moved by supporters asking if this movement exists elsewhere. We are absolutely delighted to see active trans+ ally groups now flourishing in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada, and Norway.
To celebrate this international allyship, we wanted to highlight what these independently organised groups have been doing, and give them an opportunity to share their progress and plans.
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We reached out to our friends at NION Women Australia, and here’s what they said…
“Inspired by the incredible allyship work of NION UK, we set up NION Aus in late May 2026. Thousands of everyday Australian women have since voiced their support for the trans community, stating loud and clear that our rights aren’t in opposition and that we stand for kindness and equality for all.
We are concerned that anti-rights campaigners that use trans people as scapegoats in the guise of ‘protecting women and girls’ are actually seeking to roll back hard won anti-discrimination legislation and broader rights for Australian women AND minorities. We will not be fooled by this tactic and refuse to be divided.
We stand alongside our trans siblings.
Our vision is for a society where all people can live their lives with equality, dignity and free from discrimination, with inclusive and diverse women’s spaces that don’t police our looks, and for proper funding for family and domestic violence services.
We call on Australian women who share our vision to add their voices to ours here.
NION Aus Letter: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/nionwomenaus
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nionwomenaus
This is what E Tū E Kī told us about their organisation…
“We started E Tū E Kī in response to the transphobic bill that was brought to NZ Parliament earlier this year. In a short time frame our petition gathered 27,000 signatures from cis people who declare this Bill (and other transphobic legislation) is NOT in our name!
One of the reasons that NZ First claim this Bill was introduced was in the name of woman’s safety. We want to be crystal clear. The biggest threat to women’s safety in New Zealand is this pathetic bill and this incredibly anti woman government.
Our gender identity is not so fragile that it’s made ‘less than’ because there are trans women in the bathroom.
We tend not to stick our noses in other people’s business in public bathrooms because honestly, that’s kind of weird.
Our petition was signed by 27,000 cis gendered people, and the message is clear. They don’t speak for us, this bill is not in our name.“
E Tū E Kī Letter: https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-tu-e-ki-they-don-t-speak-for-us-block-the-definition-of-woman-bill
Facebook: www.facebook.com/etuuekii
The “Not In Our Name: Women and Feminists for Trans Rights” campaign in Canada was inspired by our “Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community” letter in the UK.
The campaign adapted the UK initiative in response to similar narratives emerging in Canada and launched on 25 March 2026, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Women For Trans Rights letter begins: “As women and feminists, we reject the attack on trans people’s rights, freedom and healthcare access undertaken in our name” and invites women to “join us in building a Canada where women, girls and trans people are free, safe and supported.”, recognising that:
Together, we can build a Canada that affords dignity, human rights and equality to all women and to everyone impacted by gender-based oppression.
“With your help, the Women for Trans Rights campaign can empower women and feminists across Canada to speak up in solidarity with our transgender sisters and siblings.“
Women For Trans Rights Letter: www.womenfortransrights.ca
Inclusive Feminism (Inkluderende Feminisme) is a Norwegian feminist network working to strengthen feminism as a universal human rights movement built on solidarity, intersectionality and compassion.
Norway had seen increasing transphobia in recent years, alongside broader attacks on marginalized communities and growing anti-gender politics. Some feminist organizations also sought to exclude trans people and sex workers from feminist events. Young feminists, human rights advocates, members of marginalized communities and allies wanted to build a broad feminist movement rooted in solidarity, intersectionality and compassion.
In their recently published report, Anti-Gender Politics and Feminist Civil Society in Norway, they write:
“In recent years, anti-gender politics has emerged as a transnational political mobilization against gender equality, gender diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights.
In Norway and across the Nordic region, anti-gender mobilizations have also had consequences for democracy, human rights, and feminist civil society.”
Building broad alliances across borders is one of the most important things we can do to defend human rights. We’re grateful for the courage and solidarity of NION Women and proud to stand alongside you in building a feminism with room for everyone.”
Website: https://inkluderendefeminisme.no
Report: Anti-Gender Politics and Feminist Civil Society in Norway (English Language Version)
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/inkluderendefeminisme.no
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Some of these groups were inspired in part by our campaign, while others we have come to know through our shared commitment to trans+ inclusion. Together, we represent a growing global movement, each responding to the needs of our own communities and cultures. We do not seek to own or shape this work, but we are incredibly proud to see it flourish.
If you’re a woman, or part of a group in another country that would like to start a similar campaign or network, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always happy to share what we’ve learned and support others to build their own local movement.