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Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility without the constant vitriol aimed at the trans community for the first time in years is a strange experience.It’s a breath of oxygen we needed. A moment where we’re not the target and we can live and be our authentic selves. It’s staggering to me that a global crisis, unprecedented in the modern world, had to be the catalyst for this cessation in hostilities.Unfortunately, we can’t discuss the beauty and vitality of the trans community this year, without…
COVID-19 update: adapting Stonewall’s work
Like everyone, the team at Stonewall are thinking through how we adapt to the situation we find ourselves in. The safety of our staff, the people we support and work with always comes first. As a result, we have closed our offices and our staff are now working from home. The situation is developing daily and we’re working to understand the options available to deliver programmes and events safely and effectively. We want to get this right, which…
Now’s the time to stand up for trans equality in Scotland
Chances are if you’ve read a newspaper, gone on the internet, or turned on the TV at all, you’ve probably seen some shocking headlines about trans people lately.The sad reality is that there a lot of myths and misconceptions being repeated over and over again, which makes it harder to get to the truth on these issues. Much of which has focused on debating reforms to Scotland’s gender recognition laws, known as the 2004 Gender Recognition Act (GRA).So, let’s start by separating fact from…
The first Bi Pride Local will be in Swansea, and we're thrilled
Please note: in light of COVID-19, this event has now been postponed. Please check Bi Pride's UK Twitter feed for further announcements.At Stonewall, we loved attending the first-ever Bi Pride last year, so we're really excited to hear about the first Bi Pride Local in Swansea, in partnership with with Bi Cymru's BiFest 10-year anniversary.Bi Pride UK has decided to give Wales that bi boost of positivity and celebration it deserves: it's teaming up with Bi Cymru to launch their flagship Bi…
Why International Women’s Day matters for LGBT people
8 March marks International Women's Day – ‘a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women’.It has a clear purpose: to promote ‘unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action’.Of course, we need more than just one day to celebrate all that women bring to the world, but the focus provided by International Women’s Day means we can draw attention to the inequalities faced by lesbians, bi women and trans (LBT+) people. We can use this day to not only…
New research: LGBT young people 'shut out' of education and employment
First-of-its-kind research uncovers what life is like for LGBT young people not in education, employment or trainingBullying at school, discrimination in the workplace and lack of home support can have devastating impact on mental health and prevent LGBT young people from reaching their potentialAlmost one in five LGBT people (18 per cent) looking for work have faced discrimination trying to get a job because of who they areA new report by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall…
Silence In The Library: finding LGBT stories in the library catalogue
In the 2019 Netflix special Nanette, Hannah Gadsby asked: ‘Where are the quiet gays supposed to go?’How about your local library? Libraries are typically thought of as stuffy institutions with irritable, cardigan-wearing librarians shushing anyone who speaks above a whisper. This might not be the ideal location for a Pride parade – but you’ll find that many of our own personal Prides are held in between the quiet stacks.We as a community had to fight against discrimination and censorship to…
LGBT History Month: trans people have always been here
Lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people have always existed and always will exist. We are not going anywhere, and we’re certainly not a trend.In the face of rising homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in the UK, it is essential that we remind ourselves, and each other, that life now is not how it always will be, or how it always has been. In fact, history is full of us – when we look back, we find many people we might now consider LGBT.When LGBT histories and people have so often been silenced…
How we are tackling a legacy of LGBT discrimination in schools
The introduction of Section 28 in 1988 had a profound impact on the approach schools and colleges took to LGBT inclusion in the UK. This law made it illegal for schools and colleges to ‘promote homosexuality’, and it remained in place until 2000 in Scotland and 2003 in the rest of the UK. Over three decades on, we are in a better place, but the fight for equality is far from over.A minority of education staff, including members of Teachers Against Clause 28, did find ways to build LGBT…
How hiding my bi identity affected my mental health
6 February is Time to Talk Day, an initiative by Time to Change that encourages everyone to be more open about mental health. Our Senior Campaigns Officer, Molly Maher, opens up about the mental health impact of experiencing biphobia, and the importance of community.I think a lot of lesbian, gay, bi and queer people have that light bulb moment where you realise, you’re not straight. I had a few. When Emily and Naomi kissed on Skins, when I read an Agony Aunt column about having a…