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Women’s Rights Network

Women’s Right Network
Gender Identity
Single-Sex Spaces
Women's Rights Network
Pornography
Equality Act 2010
Surrogacy
Gender Ideology
Hague Abduction Convention
Post Office Scandal
Darlington Nursing Union
Transgender Rights
Equality Act
Puberty Blockers
Graham Linehan
Women's Sports Union
Pelvic Health
Belper
Afghanistan
Midwifery
Language

We are a network of women from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with one main focus: to defend the sex-based rights of women.We are not aligned to any political party - we are women of all political persuasions and none.

Our position is "Respect My Sex" - we support candidates who understand the rights and needs of women, regardless of party.

WRN has around 60 geographical groups, ... more

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Mary Howden is joined by Lisa Mackenzie and Lucy Hunter Blackburn  from the policy analysis group Murray Blackburn Mackenzie to discuss their research report examining how the UK charity sector - particularly women's charities - has... more

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Has Feminism made women more free? -  WRN National Conference 2026

It's tempting to think that the big problems of women's inequality have been solved, but is this true or have the problems simply changed?

Is life better for young... more

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In April 2026, Féile an Phobail (Festival of the People) accepted a proposal from Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland (WRN_NI) to hold a panel event 'Respect, Rights & Reality' as part of that year's festival programme.

With ju... more

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Discussing the challenges for honest reporting in a media awash with ideological language.

Jane Sullivan is joined by Janet Murray , a British freelance journalist and commentator based in London, discusses the challenges of writin... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Mackenzie
Policy analyst and former UK government civil servant
Murray Blackburn Mackenzie
Episode: In Conversation with Murray Blackburn MacKenzie
Lucy Hunter Blackburn
Policy analyst and former senior civil servant
Murray Blackburn Mackenzie
Episode: In Conversation with Murray Blackburn MacKenzie
Nora Calder
Spokesperson for Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland
Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland
Episode: Respect, Rights & Reality - Northern Ireland
Danielle Loughrey
Co-founder of Gael's for Fair Play; LGFA player and coach
Gael's for Fair Play
Episode: Respect, Rights & Reality - Northern Ireland
Sorha Ní Lachlan
Director and Sports Spokeswoman for The Countess
The Countess
Episode: Respect, Rights & Reality - Northern Ireland
Marianne Dresden
Education specialist; Board member of Athena Forum
Athena Forum
Episode: Respect, Rights & Reality - Northern Ireland
Fiona McEnany
Director of Campaigns at Sex Matters
Sex Matters
Episode: Respect, Rights & Reality - Northern Ireland
Heller Binning
WRN Northern Ireland representative; closes the event
Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland
Episode: Respect, Rights & Reality - Northern Ireland
Janet Murray
British freelance journalist and commentator based in London
WRN member, journalist
Episode: In Conversation with Janet Murray

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Heather Binning
Host of the podcast; leads interview discussions and WRN programming.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Defend Women's Sports

    Brilliant round up of all the topics of interest in women's sports & the activism around defending them! 🫶🏼👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    'Suzy'
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love this!

    Amazing podcast that keeps you up to date, while being professionally written, produced and presented! Well done, you! Thank you so much for your tireless efforts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meandering Minnie
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative Listen

    I am a WRN member and attend local events but I’ve only just started listening to the podcast, so I’m catching up on the ones that interest me the most whilst waiting for the most recent.

    Very informative and up to date on women’s news and issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yesterdaysbread
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • That Was the Women’s Week That Was

    Great little podcast from the UKs Women’s Rights Network. Weekly round ups of news & more from Terf Island.

    Well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatsInGangs
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • WRN

    Womens Rights Network podcast is brilliant - informative, and with straightforward plain talking. So refreshing- thank you WRN!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Fly baby C
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Commodity: several listeners highlight the podcast as a concise, up-to-date brief on UK women's rights issues.
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The feedback emphasizes accessible, plain language explanations of complex policy topics.
Fans appreciate practical activism guidance and real-world campaign insights.
Listeners praise the coverage of women's sports and sex-based rights advocacy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

In Conversation with Murray Blackburn MacKenzie
Q: What can members do if they believe a charity is acting outside its charitable objects?
Lisa Mackenzie recommends checking the charity's registered objects and public materials, writing to the chair of trustees about possible non-compliance, and contacting the Fundraising Regulator if fundraising claims may be misleading.
In Conversation with Murray Blackburn MacKenzie
Q: What can be done to improve the situation for charities?
Lisa Mackenzie says charities with women as beneficiaries must comply with their stated charitable objects or formally amend them, and that the report's legal opinion can help women raise concerns with charities and regulators.
In Conversation with Eloise Schultz
Q: What motivated you to start the Women in Sport Society at Leicester?
Her personal experiences in female participation and witnessing male performances around her in mixed settings convinced her that dedicated single-sex spaces are necessary to ensure safety, fairness, and dignity in sport.
In Conversation with Janet Murray
Q: What peaked you? What pushed you over the edge with gender ideology?
Janet describes a late-entry realization sparked by a personal parenting moment and a broader concern for safeguarding, which evolved into a commitment to accurate reporting on gender-related issues despite significant pushback.
SHARRON DAVIES discusses recent movement in domestic & international women’s sport
Q: What did you expect to be concentrating on in this part of your life before all of this madness took over?
Davies explains she was focused on family and grandchildren, but the rise of gender-critical advocacy and the fight for women's sports rights redirected her priorities, despite professional prospects being affected by activism.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Women’s Rights Network

What is Women’s Rights Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A network-focused show centered on defending sex-based rights for women, featuring discussions with activists, lawyers, journalists, and policymakers. Episodes frequently cover single-sex spaces, gender policy, legal interpretations of equality acts, and campaigns defending women's spaces and language. Notable twists include live festival panels, formal FOI campaigns, and high-profile political interviews, with a strong emphasis on practical advocacy, grassroots organizing, and policy critique. The format often blends personal narratives, legal analysis, and activist strategies, making it useful for listeners seeking concrete takeaways on rights campaigning, as well as for brands and sponsors aligned with women's rights and policy accountab... more

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1. Lisa Mackenzie
2. Lucy Hunter Blackburn
3. Nora Calder
4. Danielle Loughrey
5. Sorha Ní Lachlan
6. Marianne Dresden
7. Fiona McEnany
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