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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 ...
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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
15
2025
Stonewall responds to the Government’s new relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance issued today
Responding to the Government’s new relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance issued today, a Stonewall spokesperson said...
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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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Jul
05
2025
Stepping up, not standing by – Stonewall unveils new approach in a challenging era of LGBTQ+ rights
To mark Pride season, Stonewall has today unveiled a new strategic approach, a refreshed visual identity and a re-imagined approach to workplace inclusion....
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Jul
01
2025
Responding to EHRC’s consultation: A hierarchy of rights
The UK Supreme Court judgment on 16 April 2025 ruled the legal definition of a ‘woman’ for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex, leaving many trans people feeling deeply worried and uncertain. Many organisations and service providers are unsure about what this means for t...
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Jun
19
2025
Government commitment is one step closer to giving LGBTQ+ people equal protections they deserve
After years of campaigning by Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ organisations, the government have today committed in Parliament to bring penalties for anti-LGBTQ+ and disability hate crime in line with sentencing for attacks on religious and racial minorities....
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Jun
09
2025
How to respond effectively to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s public consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is consulting on a new Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. The new code will have a direct impact on LGBTQ+ people, as well as organisations and service providers....
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Jun
07
2025
The roll back of LGBTQ+ rights means Pride is more important than ever
By Simon Blake OBE
Pride is a time for us to celebrate and to remind ourselves of the courage, hope and unity that has got us here today. Although times have always been turbulent for the LGBTQ+ community, this year definitely feels different to recent years....
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May
21
2025
Stonewall responds to the EHRC opening their consultation following the Supreme Court ruling
After weeks of confusion, we welcome the opportunity for businesses, employers, the LGBTQ+ community and politicians to submit their views to the EHRC....
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