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Dec
12
2024
Stonewall responds to the Government's decision to compensate LGBTQ+ veterans
Today, nearly 25 years since the ban was lifted, LGBTQ+ veterans whose military careers were ruined because of their sexual identity are finally receiving the justice they deserve for the appalling abuse and discrimination they faced while serving their country....
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Dec
12
2024
Stonewall responds to indefinite puberty blockers ban announced by Government
The decision to restrict access to medication through emergency legislation has already caused significant distress and uncertainty for many trans young people and their families over the last year....
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Nov
21
2024
New research shows many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome in sport as Rainbow Laces kicks off
Research commissioned by Stonewall shows that too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome playing or watching sport ....
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Nov
13
2024
Gay man prevented from deportation to Iran thanks to charity intervention
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) yesterday ruled that a gay man living in Switzerland should not be deported from Switzerland to Iran, thanks to intervention from charities Stonewall and African Rainbow Family....
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Oct
17
2024
New report provides vital insights into anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime
How technology and data can help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the UK...
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Jul
30
2024
Responding to the Judicial Review Decision on Puberty Blockers
In June, the former Government used emergency legislation to restrict access to medication commonly known as puberty blockers....
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Jul
17
2024
Stonewall statement on the UK Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices in the King's Speech
Ben Whur (he/him), Managing Director at Stonewall, said: ‘We welcome the new Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices.'...
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Jun
25
2024
Stonewall welcomes Simon Blake OBE as new CEO
We are proud to announce Simon Blake OBE as our incoming Chief Executive....
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Jun
03
2024
Joint Statement on proposals to amend the Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act is world-class legislation that took almost a decade to develop, and has been working well for 14 years....
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May
17
2024
Supportive Schools Campaign Statement on RSHE Guidance
All children and young people have the right to an education free from discrimination, and LGBTQ+ children and young people are no exception....
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