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Dec
14
2020
Stonewall statement on changes to blood donation rules in the UK
Nancy Kelley (she/her), Chief Executive, Stonewall said: ‘We want to see a blood donation system that allows the greatest number of people to donate safely."...
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Dec
01
2020
Stonewall statement on High Court puberty blockers ruling
Nancy Kelley, Stonewall, Chief Executive (she/her) said: ‘Today’s Court ruling about the prescription of puberty blockers is both deeply concerning and shocking."...
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Nov
26
2020
Close to one million Rainbow Laces snapped up for LGBT+ inclusion in sport
Stonewall is re-launching its award-winning Rainbow Laces campaign in partnership with TeamPride, for the fifth year....
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Nov
10
2020
Stonewall statement on Greg Clarke’s comments
Maria Munir, Associate Director of Community Engagement, Stonewall said: ‘The language we use matters, which is why it’s a shame Greg Clarke used such a harmful phrase like ‘life choice’ to describe being gay.'...
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Oct
28
2020
Statement on the new Gender Recognition Act inquiry
Today, the UK Parliament’s Women and Equalities Select Committee have launched a public inquiry into the UK Government’s recent proposals to update the legal gender recognition process for trans people....
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Oct
15
2020
Stonewall welcomes Estyn report on LGBT inclusive education
We warmly welcome Estyn’s report, which outlines good practice for supporting LGBT learners in schools and colleges in Wales....
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Education & youth
Oct
09
2020
Stonewall statement on World Rugby's announcement
Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, Stonewall, said: 'We are deeply disappointed by World Rugby’s decision to move ahead with their proposal to stop most trans women from playing in competitions they govern.'...
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Oct
06
2020
Stonewall statement on Simon Blake's case
Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, Stonewall said: ‘We’re proud to stand in solidarity with our Deputy Chair Simon Blake in his case against Laurence Fox.'...
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Sept
22
2020
Stonewall statement on the Tavistock review
Kirrin Medcalf, Head of Trans Inclusion, Stonewall said: ‘Many trans young people and their families face significant barriers when trying to access high-quality, timely care, including extremely long waiting times and obstacles to referral.'...
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Sept
22
2020
Stonewall statement on Gender Recognition Act reform
Nancy Kelley, Stonewall, Chief Executive said: ‘Today, the UK Government has fallen far short on its promise to reform the Gender Recognition Act, and has missed a key opportunity to progress LGBT equality."...
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