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.