YWCA locations across Canada issue statements of support for trans speaker at women's awards

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Outspoken trans activist Fae Johnstone is the keynote speaker at YWCA Regina's annual Women of Distinction Awards in Regina on May 6.

The Regina YWCA, a women’s organization with a mandate to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities, hired a biological male to speak on women’s issues.

FULL REPORT by @SheilaGunnReid: https://t.co/ibU08QaqTJ

— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) April 26, 2023

NEW: The YWCA Calgary issues a statement standing in solidarity with the YWCA Regina, amid it being criticized by feminists for inviting controversial trans activist Fae Johnstone to lecture women. Their statement tries to discredit critical feminists & labels them “anti-trans”. pic.twitter.com/cbMr4ibny1

— Élie Cantin-Nantel (@elie_mcn) April 28, 2023

Similar statements from YWCA branches across Canada accuse critics of the selection of the trans activist to speak on behalf of women and girls of being "bigots," "hateful," and "feminists."

A statement from YWCA Edmonton in support of YWCA National Board Member @FaeJohnstone and our sister organization @YWCARegina. (ctto @YWcalgary). pic.twitter.com/B1iVX5UrHS

— YWCA Edmonton (@YWCAEdmonton) April 27, 2023

After being selected as one of five women celebrated with a special Women's Day edition chocolate bar, Johnstone recently embroiled chocolate company Hershey's in controversy.

Hershey's faces backlash over putting trans woman on candy bar wrapper for International Women’s Day

"The short spot featured trans woman Fae Johnstone – who it noted is a '2SLGBTQUIA+ Advocate.'" https://t.co/Uy4zXmf7B6

— YAF (@yaf) March 3, 2023

Johnstone has recently called for action against anti-child transition activist Chris Elston.

The Canadian man Fae Johnstone who became the face of Hersheys 🍫 Women’s Advertising Campaign for International Women’s Days has issued a call to arms for trans activists to attack Children’s Rights Campaigner @BillboardChris and “chase him out of our city.”

Fae then mentions… pic.twitter.com/NTP3JeHqWp

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 25, 2023

To sign the Rebel News petition calling on the YWCA Regina to rescind their invitation to Johnstone to headline the Women of Distinction Awards by visiting www.FireFae.com.