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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. ‘It’s a shocking failure in leadership that after three years and a robust public consultation, the UK Government has put forward only minimal administrative changes to improve the process for legal gender…

Stonewall announces Top Global Employers

17 companies commended by Stonewall for efforts to create inclusive global workplacesDentons’ Igor Ostrowski named Global Senior Leader for supporting legal action against Gazeta Polska and the distribution of ‘LGBT+-free Zone’ stickers in PolandBaker McKenzie wins Global Trans Inclusion awardStonewall, Europe’s leading lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, today (Monday 21 September 2020) announced its 17 Top Global Employers for 2020. Accenture, Allen & Overy,…

Statement on Employment Tribunal ruling against Jaguar Land Rover

Yesterday's Employment Tribunal ruling is a milestone in recognising the rights of non-binary and gender fluid people to be protected from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.Until now, it’s not been clear whether non-binary people were protected by anti-discrimination legislation, so this Employment Tribunal judgment will be key in supporting future judicial decisions.The Tribunal held up the important principle that “gender is a spectrum”, broadening the scope of who could be…

Over 100 major companies join together to say trans rights are human rights

Disney, Microsoft UK and Aviva among 136 organisations to stand up for trans equalityDiverse range of businesses from finance to education take part in show of supportCompanies urge UK Government to ‘make progress for the trans community’Today, Stonewall, Britain’s leading lesbian, gay bi and trans equality charity, announced that 136 major UK companies have come together in a show of support for trans communities.Aviva, BP, CITI, Disney, Expedia, Microsoft and Sky join 96 other UK…

Stonewall statement on delay to Gender Recognition Act reform

Minister for Women and Equalities confirms Government response to Gender Recognition Act will come ‘over the summer’Government originally planned to publish response before parliamentary recess (22 July)Minister for Women and Equalities says that the Government ‘will not be rolling back the rights of trans people’Nancy Kelley, chief executive, Stonewall said: ‘It’s frustrating that the Government has missed their original deadline to announcing their plans to reform the Gender Recognition…

Stonewall Cymru welcomes PrEP availability in Wales

The Welsh Government announces it will provide PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to all those at high risk of coming into contact with HIV. Decision follows the Government’s three-year PrEP trial. Stonewall Cymru, alongside leading sexual health organisations like Terrence Higgins Trust, have been campaigning for PrEP to be made widely available for years. Joe Rossiter, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Stonewall Cymru, said: ‘It is great to hear that PrEP will be made…

Statement on reports that key Gender Recognition Act reforms are set to be dropped

Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive at Stonewall said: 'The report in today’s newspapers, that the Government looks set to drop plans to make it more straightforward for trans people to get legal recognition of their gender, is extremely disappointing if accurate.''These reforms would have made many trans people's lives much easier, as we know from the changes already made in Ireland five years ago. The majority of the public responses to the consultation on reforming the Gender Recognition…

Statement on the ruling against Freddy McConnell

Laura Russell, Director of Campaigns, Policy and Research, Stonewall said: ‘We’re incredibly disappointed to hear that Freddy McConnell has lost his appeal to be recognised as his child’s ‘father’ or ‘parent’.'Once again, the Courts have missed a vital opportunity to send a positive message that recognises all parents, including LGBT parents, for who they are.‘Today’s news is going to be a disappointing blow for trans communities. This is another example of how current legislation contradicts…

Stonewall statement on new CEO and COO

A Stonewall spokesperson said: ‘We’re excited to say we’ve appointed both a new Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer who will help take us into Stonewall’s next chapter. ‘Tracey Burley, our new Chief Operating Officer, joined us in April and has hit the ground running. Tracey has over 15 years of public service experience working at non-profit social enterprises, where she led on corporate strategy and operational improvement programmes. She also founded Pure Consulting in…

Stonewall hosts roundtable of trans people of colour

Stonewall and gal-dem host discussion of seven trans people of colour about issues facing the community Writer and activist KUCHENGA chairs evening’s roundtableDrag artist CHIYO took part to entertain guestsStonewall’s network of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) staff and trans staff network came together to host a roundtable discussion of seven trans people of colour (POC) on Friday 21 February at Chats Palace, London. The event was chaired by writer and activist KUCHENGA and…