For Women Scotland (FWS) has gained media attention recently due to its vocal opposition to proposed reforms in Scotland that would allow individuals to change their recorded sex in legal documents through self-declaration. The group has been actively involved in legal challenges and public debates surrounding these reforms, arguing that such changes could undermine women's rights and protections under the law. Their stance has led to significant discussions about the implications of gender recognition and the interpretation of the Equality Act, particularly regarding the inclusion of transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
Founded in 2019, For Women Scotland is a feminist organization that advocates for the rights of women and girls, emphasizing the importance of sex-based protections. The group emerged in response to concerns that legislative changes could dilute the legal definitions of womanhood and impact women's spaces and services. FWS has positioned itself as a defender of women's rights in the context of ongoing debates about gender identity and has been involved in various campaigns and legal actions to assert its views on the matter.