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EHRC ‘actively harming’ trans people, ignoring international recommendations, charities warn
The UK’s human rights watchdog, the EHRC, is a ‘failed institution’ which is recommending the UK Government change equalities law in a way that rolls back the rights of trans people. This course of action goes against the advice of its own national committees
Stonewall appoints Iain Anderson as Chair of Trustees
Stonewall is pleased to announce that Iain Anderson has been appointed Chair of Trustees. Iain is Executive Chairman of H/Advisors Cicero and former...
Equality organisations welcome Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill
National LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) organisations in Scotland have welcomed the Scottish Government’s Gender...
Stonewall announces new trustees
We’re so pleased to share that five new trustees have joined Stonewall’s board: Dunni Alao, Lou Downe, Gbolahan Faleye, Adam Lake and Dr Kyle Ring...
Michele ‘Mitch’ Oliver appointed Vice-Chair of Stonewall
A year on from Sheldon Mills being appointed Chair of Stonewall’s board of trustees and Nancy Kelley starting as Chief Executive, Michele ‘Mitch’...
Lesbian Visibility Week survey reveals impact of pandemic on LGBT+ women and non-binary people
New research finds 3 in 4 LGBT+ women and non-binary people (77 per cent) experiencing worse mental health due to the pandemic. Top concerns include...
Close to one million Rainbow Laces snapped up for LGBT+ inclusion in sport
Almost 1 million pairs of Rainbow Laces distributed by LGBT charity Stonewall releases new identity Rainbow Laces celebrating lesbian, bi, pan, ace,...
Stonewall and Manchester United launch strategic partnership to promote LGBT+ inclusion
Manchester United strengthens commitment to make football everyone’s game Manchester United joins Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme Club will...
Stonewall announces Top Global Employers
17 companies commended by Stonewall for efforts to create inclusive global workplaces Dentons’ Igor Ostrowski named Global Senior Leader for...