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Oct
15
2025
Stonewall responds to the EHRC's letter to Government published today
Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wrote to the Minister for Women and Equalities asking for government action on their draft code of practice....
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Oct
14
2025
Stonewall responds to the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights warning about trans rights in the UK
Today the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights has written to key parliamentarians about the human rights standards that must be upheld in steps implementing the Supreme Court Judgment. ...
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Oct
09
2025
Stonewall responds to the new Home Office hate crime statistics released today
Today, the Home Office released new hate crime statistics for the year March 2024 to March 2025....
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Sept
30
2025
This conference season, it’s time to rebuild trust and hope for the LGBTQ+ community
By Simon Blake OBE
It is one year since I became CEO of Stonewall. It’s been a year of turbulence, challenge and change for the LGBTQ+ community in the UK and globally....
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Sept
03
2025
Stonewall responds to Tim Allan’s return to No.10
A letter from Simon Blake to Keir Starmer about the appointment of former Sex Matters Trustee, Tim Allan, as Executive Director of Communications...
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Jul
23
2025
Coronation Street shines a light on conversion practices
Coronation Street is currently featuring a hard-hitting storyline exploring the impact of conversion practices...
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Jul
22
2025
Stonewall celebrates Top Global Employers
Stonewall has recognised several global employers and individuals for their ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in 2025’s Global Workplace Equality Index (GWEI)....
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Jul
18
2025
The importance of engagement to move forward – a joint statement from LGBT Foundation, London Friend, Switchboard and Stonewall
Many people in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling angry, hurt and frustrated right now. Trust in the Government, especially from the trans community, is deeply damaged. We see and feel that in our work and lives every day.As four leaders of LGBTQ+ organisations, we took this important and rare opportu...
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Jul
18
2025
New Government guidance on relationships, sex and health education
New Government guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) was published on 15 July 2025, giving schools until 1 September 2026 to follow it....
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Jul
10
2025
Proud Employers – Stonewall unveils new approach to workplace inclusion in a challenging era of LGBTQ+ rights
Stonewall has launched a new approach to workplace inclusion - Proud Employers - at a London Stock Exchange Market (LSEG) closing ceremony....
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