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...
Stonewall statement on Northern Ireland Assembly vote to ban conversion therapy
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall, (she/her) said: ‘We are delighted that Northern Ireland has become the first UK nation to vote in favour of banning...
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...
I want LGBTQ+ young people to feel safe being who they are.
ByKoda Sparkes
Koda Sparkes (he/him) is a young, working class LGBT+ person speaking up about bullying in schools. He spoke to us about how important it is that young LGBTQ+ people are informed and supported...
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...
Who I am is unacceptable to some people in the healthcare system
This Bi Health Month we spoke with Hafsa (she/her) about her experiences in healthcare and heard about why bi inclusion is crucial for bi people’s wellbeing. This article talks about biphobia, and...
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