‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban

2026-02-14 - 09:15

Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining At least 12 Women’s Institute (WI) groups are closing or considering closure after the organisation barred transgender women from membership. Members say more groups are likely to close, and that the federation’s decision has opened up a toxic, traditionalist culture that will deter younger women from joining. Continue reading...