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10 ways to step up as an ally to non-binary people
ByStonewall staff
Today is International Non-binary People’s Day, which aims to celebrate the wide range of people worldwide who identify as non-binary. But do you know what it means to be non-binary? And do you know how you can better support non-binary people? Here are some ideas!
The Stonewall uprising: 50 years of LGBT history
ByStonewall staff
On this day 50 years ago, an uprising took place at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. As it was raided by the police in the early hours, three nights of unrest followed, with LGBT people, long frustrated by police brutality, finally fighting back.
5 top tips on being a network co-chair
ByYeme Onoabhagbe
Yeme Onoabhagbe is the co-chair of the Stonewall BAME/POC staff network group. She’s currently working on our Network Group Masterclass , which will equip you with the practical skills and leadership...
7 ways to get your MP’s attention
BySarah Hagger-Holt
This summer, individuals and organisations will be writing to their MPs calling for action on for Gender Recognition Act reform. Add your voice – email your MP today. David chairs the Wandsworth...
LGBT-inclusive organisations you should know about
ByStonewall staff
This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, our Information Service wanted to highlight some of the organisations we work with that are doing an incredible work to support or...
7 lesbians open up about the importance of visibility in 2019
ByStonewall staff
For Lesbian Visibility Day, we’ve asked our lesbian staff what it means to them to be a lesbian in 2019, and what message they'd like to share with other lesbians. Today, we want to celebrate the...
Historic announcement on LGBT inclusion in England’s schools
ByPaul Twocock
Today we celebrate a great step forwards for LGBT inclusion in England’s schools. We’re delighted the regulations for teaching Relationships Education and Relationships and Sex Education in England’s...
Trans people meet with MSPs
BySophie Bridger
Yesterday, Scottish Trans Alliance, Stonewall Scotland, Equality Network, Amnesty Scotland and LGBT Youth Scotland brought trans people and MSPs from across the political spectrum together at the...
The US ban on trans people in the military comes into force today
ByLeanne MacMillan
Today, the Trump-Pence administration’s policy of banning trans people from serving openly in the armed services comes into force. Like anyone who serves in the military, trans people deserve to be...
The situation in Brunei
ByLeanne MacMillan
We continue to be extremely concerned by what’s happening in Brunei. Stonewall, joins with over a hundred LGBT and human rights organisations across the world who are calling for Brunei to...