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Apr
24
2025
Following the Supreme Court ruling we must remember compassion and humanity
By Simon Blake OBE
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling has reverberated across the world. Over the Easter weekend, there has been both jubilation and protest. As the dissection of the ruling begins, it feels like some have forgotten the importance of compassion and humanity....
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Apr
23
2025
Lesbian Visibility Week: A celebration of strength and solidarity
By Catherine Dixon
Lesbian Visibility Week holds immense significance for me; it serves as a vital reminder of the power of sisterhood and the unique experiences of LBTQ+ women worldwide....
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Apr
23
2025
Stonewall and ISS launch new LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide
Today we launch our brand-new LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide, produced in Partnership with ISS. The guide is designed to support LGBTQ+ people to navigate the many paths to parenthood, a journey where they often face unique hurdles....
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Apr
16
2025
Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling
Responding to today’s Supreme Court ruling, Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake OBE said: “Stonewall shares the deep concern at the widespread implications for today’s ruling from the Supreme Court. It will be incredibly worrying for the trans community and all of us who support them. “...
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Apr
10
2025
Ban Conversion Practices: Syd’s story
For five years, Syd endured conversion practices, made to undergo exorcisms and told she needed to be "cured" just for being herself....
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Mar
28
2025
New survey findings reveal alarming scale of conversion practices in Great Britain
A new survey commissioned by Stonewall has highlighted the widespread use of conversion practices; interventions that aim to change, cure, or suppress an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, across Great Britain....
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Feb
26
2025
Stonewall responds to the Prime Minister's announcement on international aid cuts
In these turbulent times, it is deeply concerning that the UK Government has chosen to cut its aid budget....
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Feb
11
2025
Stonewall, County FA’s, and FvH come together to tackle homophobia in football
Last night, we teamed up with the Amateur FA, London FA, London Assembly, and Football v Homophobia to host an event at City Hall for Football v Homophobia Month of Action....
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Feb
05
2025
LGBT+ History Month – a chance to reflect on progress
By Simon Blake OBE
This week marks the start of LGBT+ History Month - an important moment and focal point in the year where we can celebrate what remarkable contributions LGBTQ+ people - and organisations - have made in every single walk of life. ...
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Jan
31
2025
New research shows almost 40% of LGBTQ+ employees still hide their identity at work
As LGBTQ+ History Month begins, new research commissioned by Stonewall has highlighted the extent of workplace discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people in the UK....
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