When
to
Where
Royal Exhibition Gardens, 9 Nicholson St
Carlton VIC 3053
Australia
Why
Protest the far right, take a stand against transphobic UK activist Kellie-Jay Keen aka "Posie Parker"!
Who is Keen?
Keen is one of the most recognisable and active anti-trans activists in the UK. She has recently announced a speaking tour of Australia and NZ.
Keen insists that she is not part of the right, however since 2019, she has given interviews with, posed for photos with, or appeared on the podcasts and shows of:
- Proudboy activists, including one participant in the January 6th capitol hill riot.
- Far-right Hungarian politician, Holocaust denier, and Islamophobe Hans Lysglimt Johansen
- Canadian white-supremacist Jean-François Gariépy
- American right-wing talkshow host Tucker Carlson
Keen has also defended far-right activist Tommy Robinson, claimed Trump represents the lesser evil in American politics, and teamed up with the Heritage Foundation (a conservative anti-LGBT think tank) to campaign against including sexual orientation and gender identity in US civil rights law.
Why?
Because Keen is on a mission to build links between the far-right and anti-trans feminist activists. The far-right are using transphobia to build support, and activists like Keen aim to link up the far-right with anti-trans feminist groups. Keen is part of the 'Hands Across the Aisle Coalition', which aims to connect anti-trans radical feminists with conservative Christian anti-LGBT groups.
Why are we protesting?
Keen's links with the right should be exposed, as should the bullshit arguments that transphobia is somehow about protecting women. Figures of the political right claim their transphobia is motivated by concern for women and children, and claim to represent majority opinion. Let's show Keen that Melbourne sees through her bigoted bullshit - we stand with trans people and againt the right.
Join the protest outside Keen's event in Melbourne on Saturday March 18th. Time and Location TBA as we find out more details.