"It is remarkable that a charity established to advocate for women's health would appoint a man, without female anatomy or experience of this disease, to speak for those whose suffering is defined by their sex."
"I was brought in... to raise the awareness of endometriosis full stop and also to raise the profile of Endometriosis South Coast. It's pretty amazing that in five days I've achieved that and the vehicle that's done that is transphobia."
Steph Richards, a trans woman and former chief executive of Endometriosis South Coast, resigned following criticism from former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Braverman deemed Richards' role inappropriate for a charity focused on women's health, arguing it undermined the experiences of women suffering from endometriosis. Richards stated her departure was in the best interests of herself and the charity. She previously described the backlash against her appointment as transphobic and emphasized her commitment to raising awareness about endometriosis.
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