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Oct
31
2024
Together for LGBTQ+ equality
By Simon Blake OBE
35 years ago the founders of Stonewall came together to protest and ultimately ensure the repeal of the pernicious Section 28. I remember when I first heard that Stonewall had been founded. I was 15 and knowing Stonewall existed provided me with much needed hope....
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Oct
17
2024
New report provides vital insights into anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime
How technology and data can help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the UK...
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Oct
08
2024
Stonewall responds to new Home Office hate crime statistics issued today
The Home Office has released new hate crime statistics for the year March 2023 to March 2024....
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Sept
24
2024
Simon Blake’s hopes for LGBTQ+ equality as Stonewall’s new CEO
By Simon Blake
Stonewall's CEO shares his hopes for LGBTQ+ equality....
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Sept
05
2024
Stonewall Sports Champion Jude Hamer speaks out on LGBTQ+ visibility at the Paralympics
By Jude Hamer
2024 has been a tumultuous year for LGBTQ+ people but one undeniably bright spark is this year’s Paralympic Games....
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Jul
30
2024
Responding to the Judicial Review Decision on Puberty Blockers
In June, the former Government used emergency legislation to restrict access to medication commonly known as puberty blockers....
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Jul
17
2024
Stonewall statement on the UK Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices in the King's Speech
Ben Whur (he/him), Managing Director at Stonewall, said: ‘We welcome the new Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices.'...
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Jun
25
2024
Stonewall welcomes Simon Blake OBE as new CEO
We are proud to announce Simon Blake OBE as our incoming Chief Executive....
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Jun
13
2024
3 ways to engage your local candidates in the 2024 General Election
By engaging in the election process, we can campaign for a brighter, more inclusive future for the LGBTQ+ community....
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Jun
03
2024
Joint Statement on proposals to amend the Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act is world-class legislation that took almost a decade to develop, and has been working well for 14 years....
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