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Human Rights Day: standing with the forgotten
ByLiz Jacobs
To mark Human Rights Day on 10 th December this year, Stonewall is partnering with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to show a screening of the film Rafiki. It's a story about the growing...
How you can make LGBT-inclusive health and social care a reality
ByJosh Bradlow
Our health is one of the most valuable things we have. Knowing that we have somewhere to turn when our health is in crisis is crucial. But for many LGBT people, this still isn’t the case. This...
What to look out for in party election manifestos
ByStonewall staff
We’re now just over a week away until polling day arrives for this general election. Each of the major political parties have now published their manifestos. These tell us what these parties want to...
Stonewall staff share their Pride #LGBTmoment
ByStonewall staff
In 2019, Stonewall celebrated our 30th birthday by going to over 30 Prides! We spoke to families, party-goers, LGBT people and allies in small towns and big cities up and down the country. We asked...
Five questions to ask general election candidates about LGBT equality
ByStonewall staff
On the doorstep, in an email, in the street or at a public meeting, please ask your parliamentary candidates about their support for LGBT equality. Not only can these questions help you make up your...
Why you should care about the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
ByCharlotte Lush
Stonewall will be attending the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights at the end of November, where our new guide on LGBT advocacy for businesses will be launched. Find out why this forum is an...
Trans Day of Remembrance: what is it and why is it needed?
ByTrans Engagement Officer, Stonewall Cymru
Today, 20 November, is Trans Day of Remembrance, which was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in 1999 to commemorate the life and death of Rita Hester, a black trans woman murdered in Boston,...
Why the next UK government must protect and progress LGBT rights
ByJosh Bradlow
There’s a common perception that when it comes to legal equality for LGBT people in the UK, the job is done. It’s true that we’ve come a long way in recent decades. From equal marriage to the right...
What you can do to support LGBT young people this Anti-Bullying Week
BySarah Hagger-Holt
This week, 11-15 November, is Anti-Bullying Week. It’s an important reminder of the impact that bullying has on so many young people, and an opportunity for all of us to do what we can to tackle it...
Why we need you to Come Out Active for Rainbow Laces this November
ByRobbie de Santos
Rainbow Laces is Stonewall’s campaign to make sure all LGBT people have a good experience in sport. The campaign was launched in 2013, and Stonewall has run it with the support of TeamPride since...