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We have to teach future generations the importance of compassion, empathy, kindness and inclusion.
We have to teach future generations the importance of compassion, empathy, kindness and inclusion.
Our vision at Stonewall is a world where everyone, everywhere has equal rights. As a society we often place such hope in the next generation to advance equality for all and, of course, they deliver time and again. But if we are to place hope in the next generation, we also have to set an example...
Across Generations: Living, Loving and Thriving With HIV
Across Generations: Living, Loving and Thriving With HIV
Ending HIV Stigma once and for allThe HIV epidemic, from its earliest days, had a devastating impact on the LGBTQ+ community, first manifesting amongst gay, bisexual and other men who had sex with men. At the same time as Stonewall was being established (1988) to fight Clause 28, members of the community...
There's 'awareness' of trans people – but too often it's the wrong kind
There's 'awareness' of trans people – but too often it's the wrong kind
This piece was originally published in The Big Issue.There's 'awareness' of trans people – but too often it's the wrong kindAyla Holdom, interim chair of the board of trustees at Stonewall, writes about the need for compassion for transgender people beyond Trans Awareness Week.Every day is a Trans...
Stonewall responds to the EHRC's letter to Government published today
Stonewall responds to the EHRC's letter to Government published today
Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wrote to the Minister for Women and Equalities asking for government action on their draft code of practice.
Stonewall “delighted” as four new trustees are welcomed to Board
Stonewall “delighted” as four new trustees are welcomed to Board
Marking National Trustee Week, Stonewall - the leading UK LGBTQ+ charity - has today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. The new members are: The Rt Hon Sir Ben Bradshaw: the first openly gay person selected and elected to Parliament, in 1997, and Minister in...
Stonewall responds to the EHRC's letter to Government published today
Stonewall responds to the EHRC's letter to Government published today
Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wrote to the Minister for Women and Equalities asking for government action on their draft code of practice.
Stonewall responds to the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights warning about trans rights in the UK
Stonewall responds to the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights warning about trans rights in the UK
Today the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights has written to key parliamentarians about the human rights standards that must be upheld in steps implementing the Supreme Court Judgment.
Stonewall responds to the new Home Office hate crime statistics released today
Stonewall responds to the new Home Office hate crime statistics released today
Today, the Home Office released new hate crime statistics for the year March 2024 to March 2025.
This conference season, it’s time to rebuild trust and hope for the LGBTQ+ community
This conference season, it’s time to rebuild trust and hope for the LGBTQ+ community
It is one year since I became CEO of Stonewall. It’s been a year of turbulence, challenge and change for the LGBTQ+ community in the UK and globally.