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EmailStonewall Cymru was established in 2003, following devolution and the creation of the Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru (formerly the National Assembly for Wales).
In the years since, we have played a key role in progressing LGBTQ+ equality in Wales through community engagement, our policy, public affairs and workplace programmes work.
- Policy and Public Affairs
Our policy and public affairs team work to advance and defend LGBTQ+ rights in Wales. We strive to work with communities, sector org and key stakeholders to work to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality across Senedd Cymru and Welsh civil society.
Stonewall Cymru has been part of every major fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the Scottish Parliament, including:
- The end of Section 28 (Section 2A) in 2003.
- The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (England and Wales) is passed
- The Gender Recognition Act 2004(England and Wales) is passed
- The right for same-sex couples to get married in 2014.
- Authorisation of same sex-marriage or civil partnership blessed by Church of Wales (2021)
- Inclusion of Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in the new Curriculum for Wales (2022)
We are proud of our involvement in these achievements, and also the work which saw Wales introduce the first LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.
We are currently supporting the Welsh Government and stakeholders on several pieces of work to promote, protect and realise the rights of every LGBTQ+ person in Wales, including addressing Hate Crime, Banning Conversion Practices and Inclusive Education.
- Workplace Programmes
Our workplace programmes team work with individuals and workplaces across the public, private, and third sector in Wales, to create environments where all LGBTQ+ people can achieve their full potential.
We deliver a variety of programmes, workshops, and events for LGBTQ+ people and allies to create a Cymru where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves. Our work includes:
- Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme - the UK’s leading employers’ programme for ensuring all LGBTQ+ staff, customers, clients, and service-users are accepted without exception.
- Workplace Inclusion Workshops - Stonewall’s inclusion workshops are short interactive sessions that will upskill you and your team in key areas of inclusion.
- Empowerment Programmes – Our funded day-long programmes empower LGBTQ+ people and allies to develop as changemakers. Previous programmes have included our Future Leaders Programme, Bi Empowerment Programme, and Trans Allies Programme. All upcoming opportunities are listed on our events page.
- Resources
LGBT in Wales - Hate Crime and Discrimination
Stonewall Cymru: Standing up for LGBT people in your community
Contact
For any general inquiries relating to our work in Wales, please contact cymru@stonewall.cymru
For information about our workplace inclusion programmes, please email programmes@stonewall.cymru
All press inquiries should go directly to press.office@stonewall.org.uk.
