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Today we set out a new chapter for Stonewall as we launch our 2021-5 Strategy: Free to Be.

It’s almost a year since I took up the role of Chief Executive here at Stonewall. I’ve had so many rich and powerful conversations with people from across the LGBTQ+ movement, both here

This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) we reflect on the historical and continued criminalisation of and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people around the world.

Despite hard-won successes, there still remains an overwhelming need to increase awareness and galvanise action amidst rising hate crimes, and a concerted and global legislative

Content warning: discrimination, mentions of death and abuse.

Today is IDAHOBIT, or International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Founded in 2004, this aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people to drive positive change, and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries around the world.

IDAHOBIT reminds us

Hearing the word lesbian all week has been a joy! 

I love being a lesbian, I love being with lesbians and I love talking about lesbians, so Lesbian Visibility Week 2021 was a real gift.

Despite rumours to the contrary, this won’t be the year lesbians become extinct. In fact, young women

Since 2008, lesbians like me have been embracing the day of 26 April - Lesbian Visibility Day. 

It’s 24 hours where our community comes together to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of a group of people which has for so long been marginalised.

Two years ago, I came to the conclusion that a

This Lesbian Visibility Week, take some time to get to know the lesbians of colour who are making history – in music, sport, comedy, writing, social justice and community organising to name but a few fields.

Let’s celebrate and support the work and creativity of lesbians of colour in the UK

The Scottish Parliament election is fast approaching and it’s crucial that LGBT+ people and their allies are counted.

Make your voice heard and ask your candidates to advocate for these five areas of LGBT+ equality.

We’re asking candidates to pledge their support for five key areas of LGBT+ equality. By making your

Last month, we were incredibly disappointed and concerned to see that the Rugby Football Union for England published a new trans and non-binary participation in rugby policy proposal alongside a consultation which asked for feedback.

It is extremely upsetting to see the Rugby Football Union publish this policy and consultation without input from trans players

How much do you know about asexuality, and how can you be a good ally to asexual people?

What is asexuality?

Asexuality is a spectrum. Here are a few terms to know:

Somebody who is asexual does not experience sexual attraction to anyone.

A grey-asexual (grey ace/grey-a) person may experience sexual attraction very rarely

This Trans Visibility Day we’re shining a light on five fights for trans equality. In this article you will hear from trans individuals and organisations about their experiences, their resistance to transphobia and their vision for trans equality. 

Please note that this article talks about transphobia, transphobia and racism in healthcare