Amnesty International UK has expressed regret over a report that labeled a sexual violence support center founded by author J.K. Rowling as "anti-rights." The organization has temporarily withdrawn the report, titled "A Growing Threat: The Anti-Rights Movement in the UK," pending an internal review.
Beira's Place, established in Edinburgh in 2022, was created to address an unmet need for women-only support services. The human rights charity's briefing listed the center as a gender-critical organization.
Amnesty International UK stated that the briefing was published without undergoing its standard review processes, which are in place to ensure accuracy and consistency with the organization's positions. The charity noted that the language used in the report did not align with Amnesty International UK's stance, leading to its prompt removal.
"We regret that this briefing was uploaded to our website without going through the established internal review processes that are in place to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment with Amnesty International UK's positions," the organization said in a statement. "Its use of language does not reflect the position of Amnesty International UK which is why it was promptly removed."
Amnesty International UK reaffirmed its commitment to defending human rights, encompassing both the rights of women and the rights of transgender people.