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October 11 is National Coming Out Day – but for most LGBTQ+ people, coming out is an ongoing process. In this essay, Stonewall’s Creative Manager, Max Hartley, describes their own journey towards coming out as trans.

I’m Max. And this National Coming Out Day, I’m coming out as trans. Getting to

When I think about being Black and queer, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible and intriguing presence that Black queer people have. 

There is a powerful air of ownership, profound confidence, the bold audacity to reclaim the word queer and revel in our Black history. I think

‘Whenever I remembered the treatment I’d had, I would start physically shaking,’ – survivors of conversion practices share their experiences.

Shockingly, conversion practices remain legal in the UK. And while this remains the case, LGBTQ+ people are at risk of harm. According to the Government's LGBT Survey, 7% of LGBT+ people have

A trailblazing new report from UCAS and Stonewall uncovers that nine out of ten LGBT+ students have a positive or neutral experience of the UK education system – and also shines a light on areas for improvement.

For many, higher education marks the beginning of a new period of possibility in

An intergenerational Q&A about LGBTQ+ education in schools.

Claire Dowie and Rachel Watkeys-Dowie are a mother and daughter who both identify as queer. Claire is 64, grew up in Birmingham and made a career in playwriting, stand-up comedy and performance. Rachel is 28, grew up in London and works as a

Nobody would leave their home country unless they have no other option. 

LGBTQ+ refugees are some of the world’s most vulnerable people – at risk of persecution and often, certain death. Here’s what we can do to help.

The journeys that LGBTQ+ refugees embark upon to reach safer shores are gruelling and

All LGBTQ+ children and young people deserve an education that reflects who they are. Join us in building a world where LGBTQ+ youth are safe, seen and heard. Stop the threats to LGTBQ+ inclusive education and donate today.

Here in the UK, people of a certain age don’t have to imagine

Bi Cymru/Wales was founded in 2007 by bi people in Wales who felt that their issues and voices are often missing or overlooked in LGBTQIA+ spaces. We came out of a workshop held at BiCon UK held when BiCon came to the University of South Wales in Trefforest in 2007.

We

Netflix’s new documentary Pray Away follows the actions of Exodus, a religious group who told LGBTQ+ members – and their families – that they could change who they were. 

This important film follows survivors and former leaders of the group, many of whom have now renounced the ‘church’.

While it can be

Today, the Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on the upcoming LGBTQ+ Action Plan. 

The consultation offers organisations and members of the public the chance to have your say on the Plan as it stands, to suggest improvements and provide your experience into the process.

The action plan includes a list of