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Network Group Masterclass 2023

LGBTQ+ network groups play a critical role in creating more inclusive workplaces and communities. However, leading them is a skilful and demanding role. This one-day masterclass in Birmingham on 14 July 2023 will provide you with the leadership skills, practical knowledge and supportive network you...

Why do we need the Rainbow Laces campaign?

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Stonewall staff

When we wear our rainbow laces, we commit to having honest conversations about the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in sport and fitness – but what are the key talking points we need to address? Sport...

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Needing ID could stop LGBTQ+ people voting

The world has changed considerably since the 2019 general election. The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened existing inequalities faced by marginalised communities; hate crimes based on sexual orientation...

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LGBTQ+ people do not need ‘fixing’

In the UK, it is still legal for LGBTQ+ people to be subjected to conversion therapy. Conversion practices attempt to suppress, ‘cure’, or change a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation...

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7 things people on the ace spectrum need you to know

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Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin

We asked 7 ace people what they wish allies knew about their identities – here’s what they told us. 1. You don’t have to experience zero sexual attraction to be a part of the ace community...

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Ban Conversion Therapy: Why we need a ban with no exemptions and no excuses

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Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin

A full ban on conversion therapy must include religious settings and protect trans people. Aged 21, Liam – a trans man – confided in the pastor at his church about having a difficult time with his...

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New website to report hate crime in the Western Balkans and Turkey

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Stonewall staff

In partnership with ERA (LGBTI Equal Rights Association for the Western Balkans & Turkey), Stonewall is launching You Are Heard , an LGBTQI+ hate crime reporting website. This new service...

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Why do we need National Coming Out Day?

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Deepa Lalwani

National Coming Out Day was first celebrated in 1988. Over 30 years later, it’s still in our calendars – but why do we need it? National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration which takes place on...

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7 things you might not know about conversion therapy

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Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin

Conversion therapy is a damaging and degrading practice that tries to change, "cure", or suppress people's sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It leaves lasting scars on LGBTQ+ survivors – but...

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Lil Nas X and the reemerging diversity of Blackness

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Z Monteiro

I’m usually not one to follow the latest music videos, but Lil Nas X has changed that. There’s so much to dissect in videos for songs like Montero and Industry Baby – namely that he’s an openly gay...

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