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Stepping up, not standing by – Stonewall unveils new approach in a challenging era of LGBTQ+ rights
Stepping up, not standing by – Stonewall unveils new approach in a challenging era of LGBTQ+ rights
To mark Pride season, Stonewall has today unveiled a new strategic approach, a refreshed visual identity and a re-imagined approach to workplace inclusion.
Responding to EHRC’s consultation: A hierarchy of rights
Responding to EHRC’s consultation: A hierarchy of rights
The UK Supreme Court judgment on 16 April 2025 ruled the legal definition of a ‘woman’ for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex, leaving many trans people feeling deeply worried and uncertain. Many organisations and service providers are unsure about what this means for them.
Stonewall welcomes new Data Law stripped of anti-privacy amendments
Stonewall welcomes new Data Law stripped of anti-privacy amendments
An attempt to invade LGBTQ+ people’s privacy has been prevented in a move welcomed by Stonewall.
Government commitment is one step closer to giving LGBTQ+ people equal protections they deserve
Government commitment is one step closer to giving LGBTQ+ people equal protections they deserve
After years of campaigning by Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ organisations, the government have today committed in Parliament to bring penalties for anti-LGBTQ+ and disability hate crime in line with sentencing for attacks on religious and racial minorities.
How to respond effectively to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s public consultation
How to respond effectively to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s public consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is consulting on a new Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. The new code will have a direct impact on LGBTQ+ people, as well as organisations and service providers.
The roll back of LGBTQ+ rights means Pride is more important than ever
The roll back of LGBTQ+ rights means Pride is more important than ever
Pride is a time for us to celebrate and to remind ourselves of the courage, hope and unity that has got us here today. Although times have always been turbulent for the LGBTQ+ community, this year definitely feels different to recent years.
Six lessons in LGBTQ+ inclusion from our Workplace Conference
Six lessons in LGBTQ+ inclusion from our Workplace Conference
At our recent Workplace Conference, we heard from an inspiring group of people about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. While the focus of our conference was LGBTQ+ inclusion, time and again we were reminded that being deliberate about inclusion in the workplace means people...
Stonewall responds to the EHRC opening their consultation following the Supreme Court ruling
Stonewall responds to the EHRC opening their consultation following the Supreme Court ruling
After weeks of confusion, we welcome the opportunity for businesses, employers, the LGBTQ+ community and politicians to submit their views to the EHRC.
Stonewall responds to the UK dropping six places in this year's ILGA rankings
Stonewall responds to the UK dropping six places in this year's ILGA rankings
The ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map ranks the legal and policy landscape for LGBTQ+ people across Europe. Today it has been announced that he UK has reached an all-time low position of 22 out of 49.
Stonewall responds to the decision of some sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport
Stonewall responds to the decision of some sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport
The recent decisions of sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport have been made too soon, before the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling has been worked through by lawyers and politicians or before statutory guidance has been issued. It is incredibly disappointing, especially as several of them have been long term and vocal supporters of our Rainbow Laces campaign advocating for inclusion in sport for all ages and at all levels.