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Catherine Dixon Appointed Stonewall Chair

Stonewall’s Board of Trustees have unanimously elected Catherine (Cat) Dixon as Chair. This follows Iain Anderson’s appointment by the Shadow Business Secretary to conduct an independent review of how Government and business can work together more effectively. LGBTQ+ peoples’ human rights transcend party politics, and as a politically neutral organisation, Cat’s appointment ensures Stonewall can continue its vital work across the political spectrum in the best interests of LGBTQ+…

Stonewall Scotland statement on reform of the Gender Recognition Act

Colin Macfarlane, Director, Stonewall Scotland said: ‘At a time of unprecedented crisis, it’s right the Scottish Government is doing everything they can to tackle the impact of Covid-19. Marginalised communities, including lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, are always hardest hit in times like this. So it’s crucial we all come together to play our part in supporting each other and protecting the most vulnerable members of our society.‘Still this news means reform of the Gender Recognition…

Stonewall Cymru welcomes the cross party debate on anti-LGBT hate crimes

'We're pleased to see a cross-party debate on tackling LGBT hate crime in Wales happening in the Senedd today. It's important that the increase in anti-LGBT hate crimes are met with urgency and action. Behind the recent reports showing an increase in anti-LGBT hate crimes are lesbian, gay, bi and trans people who continue to face hatred on the basis of who they are.'Almost one in four LGBT people (23 per cent) have experienced a hate crime or incident due to their sexual orientation and/or…

Stonewall Sports Champion Jude Hamer speaks out on LGBTQ+ visibility at the Paralympics

2024 has been a tumultuous year for LGBTQ+ people but one undeniably bright spark is this year’s Paralympic Games.As a professional wheelchair basketball player, I’ll never forget the thrill of competing for Team GB in 2012 and 2016. I’m in Paris this year, as a spectator, to cheer on my teammates and watch my fellow athletes perform at their best. The atmosphere of joy, exhilaration and inclusivity is palpable.Despite this, one thing that still nags at me is the lack of disabled athletes who…

Responding to the Judicial Review Decision on Puberty Blockers

In June, the former Government used emergency legislation to restrict access to medication commonly known as puberty blockers. Following a legal challenge by Trans Actual and the Good Law Project, a judicial review judgement has found that the use of the emergency legislation was lawful ----------------------- A Stonewall Spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of young people must always be the priority and we should ensure that they have access to high quality, timely and…

8 LGBTQ+ people describe the power of workplace inclusion

Lots of us spend most of our days at work. And, at least before the Covid-19 pandemic, that involved being in the same workplace, around the same people, every day.Not being able to be authentic around colleagues can have a disastrous effect on LGBTQ+ people’s wellbeing and confidence. But we also know that when LGBTQ+ people can be themselves at work, they blossom.Here, we share the real experiences of eight LGBTQ+ employees who are now able to bring their whole selves to work.1. Great HR…

The time for change is now: We’re championing LGBTQ+ safety at the Labour Party Conference

During party conference season, we’re gearing up to ensure that LGBTQ+ rights are firmly on the agenda of MPs and policymakers. Party conferences are a good opportunity for Stonewall and others to connect with the politicians and policy makers and raise awareness of the issues our communities are facing, as well as the solutions we need.  At Stonewall, we’re proud to be increasing the visibility of LGBTQ+ issues at this year’s Labour Party Conference, particularly as they have…

Simon Blake’s hopes for LGBTQ+ equality as Stonewall’s new CEO

The path to LGBTQ+ equality has always been one requiring enormous courage, endless conversations and effective collaboration. It has also at times been fraught with challenge, that is certainly true in the last few years.It is absolutely vital we do not lose those hard gained rights and that we keep making progress to get the UK back on track to be the number one country for LGBTQ+ rights.Across the UK the vast majority of the public support equality. Most people believe that…

Senedd election 2021 - party manifestos

The Senedd election took place on 6th May 2021. For the election, each of the main political parties published their manifestos, which tell us what they want to get done over the next Senedd term.Prior to the election we highlighted the relevant sections in the major party’s manifestos below.Thank you to everyone who has been encouraging their candidates to commit to LGBT+ equality. Whatever your priorities are this election, take a look at the commitments parties are making to LGBT+…

What are political parties in Wales saying about equality?

During the Senedd Election campaign, Stonewall Cymru worked with a wide range of partners to host Senedd hustings with representatives from Welsh Labour, Welsh Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, Welsh Liberal Democrats and Wales Green Party.You can watch the LGBT+ Hustings here and the hustings about equality more broadly – for LGBT+ people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority people, women and disabled people here.Here are just some of the commitments and highlights made at the hustings thanks to…