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Apr
30
2021
The joy of a whole week of lesbian visibility
By Nancy Kelley
I love being a lesbian, I love being with lesbians and I love talking about lesbians, so Lesbian Visibility Week 2021 was a real gift....
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Apr
28
2021
What are political parties in Wales saying about equality?
During the Senedd Election campaign, Stonewall Cymru worked with a wide range of partners to host Senedd hustings with representatives from Welsh Labour, Welsh Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, Welsh Liberal Democrats and Wales Green Party....
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Apr
26
2021
Lesbians need more than 24 hours of visibility
By Linda Riley
We need, and deserve, more time to shine a light on some of the amazing women in the lesbian community, and to celebrate who we are without fear of prejudice, harassment or vilification....
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Apr
25
2021
8 lesbians of colour you should know about
Get to know the lesbians of colour who are making history – in music, sport, comedy, writing, social justice and community organising....
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Apr
23
2021
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....
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Apr
21
2021
Stonewall statement on Northern Ireland Assembly vote to ban conversion therapy
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall, (she/her) said: ‘We are delighted that Northern Ireland has become the first UK nation to vote in favour of banning conversion therapy.'...
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Northern Ireland
Apr
20
2021
5 areas of LGBT+ equality you need to know about
Make your voice heard and ask your candidates in the Scottish Parliament election to advocate for these five areas of LGBT+ equality....
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Scotland
Apr
19
2021
Why England Rugby's new trans inclusion policy is so disappointing
Last month, we were incredibly disappointed and concerned to see that the Rugby Football Union for England published a new trans and non-binary participation in rugby policy proposal alongside a consultation which asked for feedback....
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Culture, media & sport
Apr
12
2021
Stonewall statement on Margaret Lynch
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall, and Colin Macfarlane, Director Stonewall Scotland and Northern Ireland, said: ‘We are appalled by the baseless and offensive accusations made by Alba parliamentary candidate Margaret Lynch on Saturday.'...
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Scotland
Apr
06
2021
Six ways to be an ally to asexual people
How much do you know about asexuality, and how can you be a good ally to asexual people?...
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