Trans support charity Mermaids attacked for supporting a mother and her child who experienced gender dysphoria

Stonewall comment:

Stonewall will continue to stand by the side of organisations like Mermaids, all trans people, and their loved ones.

'Transphobic rhetoric concerning young people and their families is toxic and damaging, and unfortunately it still very much exists.

This makes it even more important that we all stand by the side of trans people as allies.

As an ally to the trans organisation Mermaids, we were deeply shocked to see such unjust and harmful vitriol printed about it in the press this morning.

Mermaids is a vital organisation that stands by the side of vulnerable young people and their parents, who are often unsure and uncertain of how to support their children.

Without Mermaids, many young trans people and their families would feel lost and unsure of the help that is available to them. We have the utmost respect for its staff who continue to work tirelessly to ensure services are available for those that need it.

Stonewall will continue to stand by the side of organisations like Mermaids, all trans people, and their loved ones. And we will continue to work with them until all trans people are accepted without exception.'