Especially coming from the editor with the vision for the volumes… what better feedback could I hope for.

My gratitude to you and Tamsin for putting together these wonderful volumes with such rich contributions. I will continue to reflect on them for some time.

It was such a delight to read the volumes you put together. I hope I did them justice!

Thank you for taking the time to read it!

I encourage you to read the contributions by @karengle.bsky.social @dansheikh.bsky.social @lovedayh.bsky.social @edoardostoppioni.bsky.social & others in the volumes. They offer exactly what this week calls us to honor: the fullness of trans and queer life, grounded not only in struggle but in joy.

Witnessing my sister’s flourishing, at a time when the world is so hostile to her very existence, reminded me that human rights must be about more than shielding against suffering.

Similarly, these volumes invite us to imagine international law as a space not only for safety, but for joy.

As human rights scholars and advocates, we often focus on protection from harm, violence, and repression. That work is essential—but it can narrow our gaze to the bleakest aspects of human experience. What we too often overlook is joy.

As I reflect on the joy of my sister’s transition this week, how fitting that my book review of two volumes on Queer Engagements with International Law, edited @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social & @claerwen.bsky.social which was shaped by her journey, was published today.

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So very happy for you and Maybell! Congratulations!

Thanks!

Great recommendations! Thank you!

I did end up assigning this one!

So interesting! Thank you for sharing!

Oh great rec! Thanks!

Thank you for the suggestion!