'Harry Potter'&nbsp;author J. K. Rowling on Monday launched an organisation for women who have been victims of sexual violence.

Beira's Place is billed as a free support and advocacy service run by women for women in Edinburgh and the surrounding area who have experienced abuse.

Rowling, who lives in the Scottish capital and is helping to fund the centre, has spoken in the past of being a survivor of domestic violence.

But the launch comes as debate rages in the UK about recognition of gender identity, which has seen Rowling the target of militant transgender rights supporters.

In 2020, she was accused of transphobia for mocking the phrase "people who menstruate", in a row that escalated into death threats.

The new centre comes as the devolved Scottish government in Edinburgh has put forward proposals to simplify the process for anyone who wants to change their gender.

Rowling has criticised the reforms of the Gender Recognition Act. Others opposed to the move are on the board of Beira's Place, the BBC reported. 
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'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling on Monday launched an organisation for women who have been victims of sexual violence. Beira's Place is billed as a free support and advocacy service run by women for women in Edinburgh and the surrounding area who have experienced abuse.

'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling on Monday launched an organisation for women who have been victims of sexual violence. Beira's Place is billed as a free support and advocacy service run by women for women in Edinburgh and the surrounding area who have experienced abuse. Rowling, who lives in the Scottish capital and is helping to fund the centre, has spoken in the past of being a survivor of domestic violence. But the launch comes as debate rages in the UK about recognition of gender identity, which has seen Rowling the target of militant transgender rights supporters. In 2020, she was accused of transphobia for mocking the phrase "people who menstruate", in a row that escalated into death threats. The new centre comes as the devolved Scottish government in Edinburgh has put forward proposals to simplify the process for anyone who wants to change their gender. Rowling has criticised the reforms of the Gender Recognition Act. Others opposed to the move are on the board of Beira's Place, the BBC reported.

JK Rowling launches a service to help victims of sexual violence

Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for&nbsp;his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture. But, his fans and followers came out in his support and started trending 'I Stand With Graham Norton' hashtag.

While he got highly praised by netizens for putting forth "one of the most sensible takes on cancel culture",&nbsp;&nbsp;the 'Harry Potter'&nbsp;writer,&nbsp;who often clashes with trans activists on social media, slammed him publically on Twitter and accused him of&nbsp;supporting those behind rape and death threats.&nbsp;

According to Deadline, the row started after Norton was commended by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg for his position on trans rights made at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Rowling said that Bragg was “supporting rape and death threats” by backing Norton, who appeared to have actually said very little to spark the controversy.

When questioned on Rowling’s position on trans rights, Norton had said, “When I’m asked about it, I become a part of it. My voice adds nothing to that discussion and I’m sort of embarrassed that I’m somehow drawn into it.

“If people want to shine a light on those issues then talk to trans people. Talk to the parents of trans kids, talk to doctors, talk to scientists. Talk to someone who can illuminate it in some way,” he added.

The comments were part of an answer to an initial question about ‘Monty Python’ star John Cleese, who often criticises what he sees as cancel culture.

Norton said so-called ‘cancel culture’ was another phrase for ‘accountability’ facing celebrities over their words.

However, while criticizing Bragg, Rowling wrote on Twitter,&nbsp;“Enjoying the recent spate of bearded men stepping confidently onto their soapboxes to define what a woman is and throw their support behind rape and death threats. You may mock, but takes real bravery to come out as an Old Testament prophet.”

Neither Norton nor Bragg had referenced rape or death threats in their statements and following Rowling’s tweet, Norton has since deleted his @grahnort account.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture.

Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture. But, his fans and followers came out in his support and started trending 'I Stand With Graham Norton' hashtag. While he got highly praised by netizens for putting forth "one of the most sensible takes on cancel culture", the 'Harry Potter' writer, who often clashes with trans activists on social media, slammed him publically on Twitter and accused him of supporting those behind rape and death threats. According to Deadline, the row started after Norton was commended by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg for his position on trans rights made at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Rowling said that Bragg was “supporting rape and death threats” by backing Norton, who appeared to have actually said very little to spark the controversy. When questioned on Rowling’s position on trans rights, Norton had said, “When I’m asked about it, I become a part of it. My voice adds nothing to that discussion and I’m sort of embarrassed that I’m somehow drawn into it. “If people want to shine a light on those issues then talk to trans people. Talk to the parents of trans kids, talk to doctors, talk to scientists. Talk to someone who can illuminate it in some way,” he added. The comments were part of an answer to an initial question about ‘Monty Python’ star John Cleese, who often criticises what he sees as cancel culture. Norton said so-called ‘cancel culture’ was another phrase for ‘accountability’ facing celebrities over their words. However, while criticizing Bragg, Rowling wrote on Twitter, “Enjoying the recent spate of bearded men stepping confidently onto their soapboxes to define what a woman is and throw their support behind rape and death threats. You may mock, but takes real bravery to come out as an Old Testament prophet.” Neither Norton nor Bragg had referenced rape or death threats in their statements and following Rowling’s tweet, Norton has since deleted his @grahnort account. (With inputs from agencies)

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JK Rowling launches a service to help victims of sexual violence

Graham Norton quits Twitter after JK Rowling criticised his comments on trans rights