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Women’s Rights Network
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, with more than 1200 members. Our members are of all ages, sexual orientation, races, disability, employment status and socio-economic backgrounds. Some of us are parents and/or carers. We have differing religious beliefs. But, we are all committed to free speech and to putting the sex based needs of women and girls first.And we are all women - adult human females.
Our groups offer a safe space to talk freely and compassionately. We provide support to one another and campaign for evidence-based solutions to stop the erasure of our sex-based rights. Join Us! New groups are forming all the time and new members are always welcome.Want to learn more?
Please Direct Message us on Twitter @WomensRightsNet for more information and to find your nearest group.Find all of our social media and merch here: https://linktr.ee/womensrightsnetwork
Episodes
116 episodes
In Conversation with The Darlington Nurses
Heather Binning is joined by two of the Darlington Nurses - lead claimant Bethany Hutchison and Lisa Lockey.In 2023, eight nurses from the Day Surgery Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital filed a discrimination claim against County Durh...
In Conversation with Nick Wallis, Investigative Journalist & Broadcaster
Heather Binning is joined by Nick Wallis, one of the UK's most distinguished investigative journalists. Nick's groundbreaking work on the Post Office scandal followed by his book, The Great Post Office Scandal, has received widespread ...
In Conversation with Fiona McAnena
Heather Binning is joined by Fiona McAnena - a woman who has spent years at the sharp end of the fight to restore and protect women's rights.After five years as Sports Campaigning Lead at Fair Play For Women, Fiona joined Sex Matters in...
Breastfeeding and supporting the mother-baby dyad - Ruth Lewis Live at the Derby Women's Festival
Ruth Lewis, founder of Moma Breastfeeding, joined our morning panel at the Derby Women’s Festival on Saturday 9 May 2026 - an event organised by the Women’s Rights Network Derby and Staffordshire groupRuth was here to talk about “Breast...
In Conversation with Sophie Power - Elite Ultra-Runner
Faye McGinty is joined by Sophie Power, an elite ultra-runner who, whilst famously known for completing the gruelling 106-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) while stopping at aid stations to nurse her three-month-old baby, is also a fierce a...
Surrogacy - Erasing Mothers: the exploitation of women and denial of the mother baby dyad - Lexi Ellingsworth Live at the Derby Women's Festival
Lexi Ellingsworth, co-founder of Stop Surrogacy Now UK, joined us at the Derby Women’s Festival in May 2026 - an event organised by the Women’s Rights Network Derby and Staffordshire group.Lexi was here to tell us why we should ban all ...
These words belong to us: why language matters - Sorcha Nic Lochlainn Live at the Derby Women's Festival
We met Sorcha Nic Lochlainn of The Countess at the Derby Women’s Festival in May 2026 - an event organised by the Women’s Rights Network Derby and Staffordshire group.The Countess is a non-profit, volunteer-led organisation formed to pr...
Sharron Davies, Susan Smith, Kate Harris & Naomi Cunningham: Defining Sex - Live at the New Plaza
Olympian Sharron Davies is joined by a trio panel of Susan Smith of 'For women Scotland', Kate Harris co-founder of LGB Alliance, and employment and discrimination law barrister Naomi Cunningham.This live event was co-hosted by WRN W...
In Conversation - Behind the Scenes of 'The Waiting Shame'
Step behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the work of the Women’s Rights Network (WRN) and hear directly about one of its most significant recent campaigns. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn about WRN’s extens...
In Conversation with Mr Menno, satirist, songwriter, performer, woo woo buster
Heather Binning hosts guest Menno Kuijper, better known to the world as Mr Menno.Menno describes himself as a 'satirist, songwriter, performer, woo woo buster'. Menno takes us through his profound personal journey from a yo...
In Conversation with Michael Foran - Associate Professor of Law at University of Oxford & Tutorial Fellow at Keble College
Heather Binning is joined by Michael Foran, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at Keble College, specialising in public law, equality, and anti-discrimination law.Drawing on cases including Sandie...
In Conversation with Akua Reindorf KC
This week, Heather Binning is joined by barrister Akua Reindorf KC to discuss the legal and institutional fallout from the Supreme Court’s April 2025 judgment. Akua was closely involved in the developments surrounding the case, both through her...
In conversation with Faika El-Nagashi, Founder and Director of the Athena Forum
Faika El-Nagashi is the founder and director of the Athena Forum, a European initiative for sex-based rights, democratic values, and political courage. Political scientist, human rights advocate and former member of parliament in A...
In Conversation with Kemi Badenoch - Leader of HM Opposition, Leader of the UK Conservative Party and Conservative MP for North West Essex
Join Heather Binning in conversation with special guest Kemi Badenoch, Leader of HM Opposition, Leader of the UK Conservative Party and Conservative MP for North West Essex.After a career in IT and then in the financial sector, she turn...
In conversation with Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards, Women’s Sports Union
Heather Binning hosted this interview with two British sporting legends, Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards.The refusal of so many sports bodies, regulators, unions (and currently the UK government) to recognise the importance of deliveri...
In conversation with Louise Irvine and Terry Patterson
Join Heather Binning who hosts this week’s special guests Louise Irvine, co-chair of the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender and Terry Patterson from Thoughtful Therapists.Louise and Terry explain why there are enormous concerns...
In conversation with Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel, authors of Pornocracy
Claire Lonergan hosts this week’s guests, Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel, co-authors of 'Pornocracy', a research rich expose of the neurological shifts caused by porn use, the normalisation of violent sexualised behaviour fed to our youth and the d...
In Conversation with Elaine Miller, the Fanny Physio
Elaine Miller is a pelvic health physiotherapist or as Elaine prefers, a 'fanny physio', who campaigns on women's health issues. Elaine frequently uses comedy as a public health tool, successfully connecting to target female audien...
In conversation with Ash Regan, Scottish Inpedendent MSP
Hosted by Mary Howden of the Women’s Rights Network, this week’s special guest is Ash Regan, an Independent Member of the Scottish Parliament and fierce advocate for women’s rights.Ash’s Prostitution Bill seeks to criminalise the purcha...
In conversation with Jo Brew from WDI
A fascinating interview hosted by Claire Loneragan of the Women’s Rights Network with this week’s special guest, Jo Brew, a founding member of Women’s Declaration International (WDI), an international network of volunteer women dedicated to pre...
In conversation with Graham Linehan
Cathy Larkman of the Women’s Rights Network is joined by Graham Linehan direct from the USA for a no holes barred discussion about the cowardice of an entertainment industry that’s refused to condemn the abuse of children and vulnerable young p...
In conversation with James Dreyfus
Join us for a thoughtful yet entertaining interview with the greatly loved James Dreyfus; internationally acclaimed star of stage & screen, ex-husband of Julie Bindel (artistic license applied) and keeper of the legendary Hobbes. &...
SAM WRIGHT, SENIOR COMMUNITY MIDWIFE
Sam Wright is a Senior Community Midwife and WRN Derbyshire & Staffordshire member. She is a powerful advocate for women as they go through their pregnancy and birthing journey.Sam begins with the history of mi...
