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Stonewall statement on Women’s and Equalities Minister’s new approach to equality
Stonewall statement on Women’s and Equalities Minister’s new approach to equality
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall (she/her) said: ‘Many people in the UK today, including LGBT+ people, still face huge inequalities and the Women’s and Equalities Minister must remain committed to tackling them.'
Stonewall statement on changes to blood donation rules in the UK
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."
Stonewall statement on High Court puberty blockers ruling
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."
Close to one million Rainbow Laces snapped up for LGBT+ inclusion in sport
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.
Stonewall statement on Greg Clarke’s comments
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.'
Statement on the new Gender Recognition Act inquiry
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.
Stonewall statement on World Rugby's announcement
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.'
Stonewall statement on Simon Blake's case
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.'
Stonewall statement on the Tavistock review
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.'
Stonewall statement on Gender Recognition Act reform
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."