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JK Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve ‘reputational damage’
['Neil Pooran', 'Press Association Scotland News Editor']
Irish News
A sexual violence support centre backed by JK Rowling has welcomed an apology from Amnesty International, but said it does not rectify the “reputational damage” from a controversial briefing.
Beira’s Place was among organisations labelled “anti-rights” and described as “gender critical” in a briefing published by Amnesty International.
The London-based organisation made a particular apology to Beira’s Place, acknowledging it should not have been labelled as “anti-rights”.
Beira’s Place was established in Edinburgh in 2022 by Rowling to provide women-only support for women who have experienced sexual violence.
“While the apology is welcomed it does not rectify the reputational damage caused to Beira’s Place.