Stonewall statement on the Queen's Speech
Nancy Kelley, CEO at Stonewall (she/her) said: ‘We welcome the news that a proposal will be put forward in the Queen’s Speech to introduce a Bill to...
Lesbians need more than 24 hours of visibility
ByLinda Riley
Since 2008, lesbians like me have been embracing the day of 26 April - Lesbian Visibility Day. It’s 24 hours where our community comes together to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of a...
8 lesbians of colour you should know about
ByStonewall staff
This Lesbian Visibility Week, take some time to get to know the lesbians of colour who are making history – in music, sport, comedy, writing, social justice and community organising to name but a few...
Lesbian Visibility Week survey reveals impact of pandemic on LGBT+ women and non-binary people
New research finds 3 in 4 LGBT+ women and non-binary people (77 per cent) experiencing worse mental health due to the pandemic. Top concerns include...
5 areas of LGBT+ equality you need to know about
ByStonewall staff
The Scottish Parliament election is fast approaching and it’s crucial that LGBT+ people and their allies are counted. Make your voice heard and ask your candidates to advocate for these five areas of...
Why England Rugby's new trans inclusion policy is so disappointing
Last month, we were incredibly disappointed and concerned to see that the Rugby Football Union for England published a new trans and non-binary participation in rugby policy proposal alongside a...
Stonewall statement on Margaret Lynch
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall, and Colin Macfarlane, Director Stonewall Scotland and Northern Ireland, said, ‘We are appalled by the baseless and...
Six ways to be an ally to asexual people
How much do you know about asexuality, and how can you be a good ally to asexual people? What is asexuality? Asexuality is a spectrum. Here are a few terms to know: Somebody who is asexual does not...
5 fights for trans equality that you should know about
ByStonewall staff
This Trans Visibility Day we’re shining a light on five fights for trans equality. In this article you will hear from trans individuals and organisations about their experiences, their resistance to...
New research: gender diverse people severely harmed by conversion therapy
ByStonewall staff
Content warning: conversion therapy. New research, overseen by an independent research monitor, has revealed that gender diverse people – normally children or young adults - are severely harmed by so...
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