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Over 100 major companies join together to say trans rights are human rights

Disney, Microsoft UK and Aviva among 136 organisations to stand up for trans equalityDiverse range of businesses from finance to education take part in show of supportCompanies urge UK Government to ‘make progress for the trans community’Today, Stonewall, Britain’s leading lesbian, gay bi and trans equality charity, announced that 136 major UK companies have come together in a show of support for trans communities.Aviva, BP, CITI, Disney, Expedia, Microsoft and Sky join 96 other UK…

Stonewall statement on delay to Gender Recognition Act reform

Minister for Women and Equalities confirms Government response to Gender Recognition Act will come ‘over the summer’Government originally planned to publish response before parliamentary recess (22 July)Minister for Women and Equalities says that the Government ‘will not be rolling back the rights of trans people’Nancy Kelley, chief executive, Stonewall said: ‘It’s frustrating that the Government has missed their original deadline to announcing their plans to reform the Gender Recognition…

Stonewall Cymru welcomes PrEP availability in Wales

The Welsh Government announces it will provide PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to all those at high risk of coming into contact with HIV. Decision follows the Government’s three-year PrEP trial. Stonewall Cymru, alongside leading sexual health organisations like Terrence Higgins Trust, have been campaigning for PrEP to be made widely available for years. Joe Rossiter, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Stonewall Cymru, said: ‘It is great to hear that PrEP will be made…

Statement on reports that key Gender Recognition Act reforms are set to be dropped

Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive at Stonewall said: 'The report in today’s newspapers, that the Government looks set to drop plans to make it more straightforward for trans people to get legal recognition of their gender, is extremely disappointing if accurate.''These reforms would have made many trans people's lives much easier, as we know from the changes already made in Ireland five years ago. The majority of the public responses to the consultation on reforming the Gender Recognition…

Statement on the ruling against Freddy McConnell

Laura Russell, Director of Campaigns, Policy and Research, Stonewall said: ‘We’re incredibly disappointed to hear that Freddy McConnell has lost his appeal to be recognised as his child’s ‘father’ or ‘parent’.'Once again, the Courts have missed a vital opportunity to send a positive message that recognises all parents, including LGBT parents, for who they are.‘Today’s news is going to be a disappointing blow for trans communities. This is another example of how current legislation contradicts…

Stonewall statement on new CEO and COO

A Stonewall spokesperson said: ‘We’re excited to say we’ve appointed both a new Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer who will help take us into Stonewall’s next chapter. ‘Tracey Burley, our new Chief Operating Officer, joined us in April and has hit the ground running. Tracey has over 15 years of public service experience working at non-profit social enterprises, where she led on corporate strategy and operational improvement programmes. She also founded Pure Consulting in…

Stonewall hosts roundtable of trans people of colour

Stonewall and gal-dem host discussion of seven trans people of colour about issues facing the community Writer and activist KUCHENGA chairs evening’s roundtableDrag artist CHIYO took part to entertain guestsStonewall’s network of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) staff and trans staff network came together to host a roundtable discussion of seven trans people of colour (POC) on Friday 21 February at Chats Palace, London. The event was chaired by writer and activist KUCHENGA and…

Newcastle City Council leads Stonewall’s top LGBT-inclusive employer list

Newcastle City Council is first ever local authority to claim number one spotEducation, legal and government dominate Top 100Most competitive Top 100 ever with 503 submissionsNewcastle City Council has been revealed to be the most inclusive employer in the UK by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its 2020 Top 100 Employers list. The council has become the first local authority to ever reach the pole position since Stonewall started its annual ranking back sixteen years…

A step forward for RSE in Wales

Responding to the Education Minister’s announcement, Andrew White, Director of Stonewall Cymru said: ‘Stonewall Cymru welcomes today’s announcement that all pupils in Wales will have access to Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in the new curriculum from 2022 onwards.‘Effective, high-quality and timely RSE is a powerful tool to equip every young person to have healthy relationships and make informed decisions about their wellbeing. The changes to RSE will help children…

Stonewall statement on Layla Moran

Josh Bradlow, Head of Policy at Stonewall said: ‘It’s fantastic to see Layla Moran MP speaking openly and bravely about being pan and her relationship. We're still not living in a society where every LGBT person is free to be themselves, so having out and proud role models sends a powerful message and helps LGBT people know they have a place in the world. ‘It’s important we remember that coming out must always be a personal decision. No one should ever feel pressured to come out because…