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A step forward for RSE in Wales
A step forward for RSE in Wales
Stonewall Cymru welcomes today’s announcement that all pupils in Wales will have access to Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in the new curriculum from 2022 onwards.
Stonewall statement on Layla Moran
Stonewall statement on Layla Moran
Josh Bradlow, Head of Policy at Stonewall said: ‘It’s fantastic to see Layla Moran MP speaking openly and bravely about being pan and her relationship.'
Statement on the UK Government’s decision to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill
Statement on the UK Government’s decision to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill
We are saddened that the Prime Minister has decided to block the implementation of the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill, through an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act, for the first time in the history of devolution.
Stonewall statement on likely GRR intervention from UK Government
Stonewall statement on likely GRR intervention from UK Government
Ending reciprocal recognition of Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) from countries that support trans people changing their legal gender using a self-determination model is a disgraceful low for the UK Government’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights.
Statement on Gender Recognition Act reform in Scotland
Statement on Gender Recognition Act reform in Scotland
The Scottish Government has an overwhelming mandate to reform the Gender Recognition Act. The proposed reforms are one of the most consulted on in the Scottish Parliament’s history.
Stonewall calls on Conservative leadership candidates to respect Rainbow Britain
Stonewall calls on Conservative leadership candidates to respect Rainbow Britain
As the Conservative Party enters a leadership election, Stonewall is calling on all candidates, their supporters and the media to ditch the divisive ‘culture war’ and promote values that bring Britain’s diverse communities together.
Stonewall appoints Iain Anderson as Chair of Trustees
Stonewall appoints Iain Anderson as Chair of Trustees
Iain is Executive Chairman of H/Advisors Cicero and former Government LGBTQ+ Business Champion, with a thirty-year career as a political strategy and communications adviser and former journalist.
Stonewall statement on 22 July tweet on inclusive education
Stonewall statement on 22 July tweet on inclusive education
On 22 July 2022 we put out a tweet that was unclear, relating to gender stereotypes and nursery age children, leading some supporters to ask us what we meant.
About Stonewall and our Diversity Champions programme
About Stonewall and our Diversity Champions programme
Over the last few months there has been some incorrect information in the press about Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and so we wanted to answer any questions that might have raised.
Stonewall statement on Jake Daniels coming out
Stonewall statement on Jake Daniels coming out
Liz Ward, Director of Programmes at Stonewall (she/her) said: ‘We are proud that Jake has felt able to share his truth with the world.'