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The power of lesbian visibility
Stonewall's Chair of Trustees, Cat Dixon, on the power of visibility, representation, and creating change for the lesbian community.As a lesbian, I sometimes feel caught between visibility and invisibility. My decision to come out at work which, I first did in the 1990s, and be openly lesbian and embrace my authentic self, was at the time, and still is, an act of defiance against societal norms and expectations.I remember being asked questions like whether I was “the husband” and I suspect many…
International Women’s Day 2024: Out of the Margins
Every year on 8 March, we mark International Women’s Day: celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and raising awareness of the barriers and discrimination they still face around the world. Today, we would like to highlight and celebrate the work we are doing as part of the Out of the Margins project, aimed at supporting lesbian, bi and trans women (LBT+ communities) globally. Across the globe, LBT+ communities are excluded by…
New research: shining a light on ‘dehumanising’ discrimination faced by ace people
A new report, Ace in the UK, by Stonewall and activist Yasmin Benoit uncovers for the first time the shocking experiences of healthcare, workplace and societal discrimination that ace people face in the UK and the need for better legal and policy protections The report reveals that ace people, an umbrella term used to describe people who experience little, fluctuating or no sexual attraction (including asexuality) are less likely to be open about their orientation to friends and family –…
Ben Whur (he/him), Managing Director at Stonewall, said: ‘We welcome the new Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. Each day that these abusive practices remain legal, our communities are put at risk. ‘Legislation was first committed to over 6 years ago and yet, despite relentless campaigning, it has failed to materialise. The Government needs to urgently publish a comprehensive Bill to ban these abhorrent practices once and for all.’ Notes to…
Stonewall statement on the UK Government's failure to ban conversion practices
The UK Government's failure to deliver a ban on conversion practices after five years of promises is an act of frightful negligence - in doing so, it has given the green light for the abuse against LGBTQ+ people to continue unchecked.Rather than getting mired in a cynical cultural war, the UK Government should be making decisions based on what the evidence and expertise said. England and Wales' 1.5 million LGBTQ+ people, and their families, deserve better.Read the full statement from Cat Dixon,…
24 Celebrities Demand Immediate Action on Conversion Practices from PM.
2nd November 2023 – Stonewall, the largest LGBTQ+ organisation in Europe, with the support of celebrities from across music, film and fashion call out the UK Government's failure to protect LGBTQ+ people and instead focus on waging culture wars that dehumanise the LGBTQ+ community.In a joint letter addressed to PM Rishi Sunak, celebrities such as Russell Tovey, Alan Cumming, Mae Martin, Munroe Bergdorf, Dr Ranj and many more demand immediate action on…
Catherine Dixon Appointed Stonewall Chair
Stonewall’s Board of Trustees have unanimously elected Catherine (Cat) Dixon as Chair. This follows Iain Anderson’s appointment by the Shadow Business Secretary to conduct an independent review of how Government and business can work together more effectively. LGBTQ+ peoples’ human rights transcend party politics, and as a politically neutral organisation, Cat’s appointment ensures Stonewall can continue its vital work across the political spectrum in the best interests of LGBTQ+…
Stonewall Scotland statement on reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Colin Macfarlane, Director, Stonewall Scotland said: ‘At a time of unprecedented crisis, it’s right the Scottish Government is doing everything they can to tackle the impact of Covid-19. Marginalised communities, including lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, are always hardest hit in times like this. So it’s crucial we all come together to play our part in supporting each other and protecting the most vulnerable members of our society.‘Still this news means reform of the Gender Recognition…
Stonewall Cymru welcomes the cross party debate on anti-LGBT hate crimes
'We're pleased to see a cross-party debate on tackling LGBT hate crime in Wales happening in the Senedd today. It's important that the increase in anti-LGBT hate crimes are met with urgency and action. Behind the recent reports showing an increase in anti-LGBT hate crimes are lesbian, gay, bi and trans people who continue to face hatred on the basis of who they are.'Almost one in four LGBT people (23 per cent) have experienced a hate crime or incident due to their sexual orientation and/or…
Stonewall Sports Champion Jude Hamer speaks out on LGBTQ+ visibility at the Paralympics
2024 has been a tumultuous year for LGBTQ+ people but one undeniably bright spark is this year’s Paralympic Games.As a professional wheelchair basketball player, I’ll never forget the thrill of competing for Team GB in 2012 and 2016. I’m in Paris this year, as a spectator, to cheer on my teammates and watch my fellow athletes perform at their best. The atmosphere of joy, exhilaration and inclusivity is palpable.Despite this, one thing that still nags at me is the lack of disabled athletes who…