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Stonewall responds to indefinite puberty blockers ban announced by Government
Responding to the Government's indefinite puberty blockers ban, a Stonewall spokesperson said: “The decision to restrict access to medication through emergency legislation has already caused significant distress and uncertainty for many trans young people and their families over the last year. The news that these restrictions will be expanded and in place indefinitely will only add to the distress felt, and risks further undermining their trust in the healthcare system and their ability to…
Stonewall responds to the Government's decision to compensate LGBTQ+ veterans
Responding to the Government's decision to compensate LGBTQ+ veterans, Cat Dixon, Chair of Stonewall, said: "Today, nearly 25 years since the ban was lifted, LGBTQ+ veterans whose military careers were ruined because of their sexual identity are finally receiving the justice they deserve for the appalling abuse and discrimination they faced while serving their country.“Many LGBTQ+ veterans were imprisoned, experienced corrective violence, and lived with the stain of criminal convictions because…
Looking back on 2024 and planning the road ahead
As the holidays approach I am reflecting on my first 11 weeks as Chief Executive of Stonewall. As with any new role it has been a steep learning curve, and so much has happened in that short time – but as 2024 draws to a close, I am filled with excitement for the future. Since I started, I have been privileged to learn about our incredible programmes such as Out of the Margins and TRANSforming Futures. We have held our annual Equality Dinner and begun conversations with so many people…
Stonewall responds to Meta's new policy changes
Responding to Meta's new policy changes, Stonewall's CEO Simon Blake said:"We’re deeply troubled Meta is rolling back policies designed to protect people using their platforms. Instead of promoting values of tolerance and respect, one of world's most influential companies is taking the regressive and harmful step of allowing LGBTQ+ people to be described as mentally ill, and enabling the promotion of harmful and abusive conversion practices. This is a slippery slope and will undoubtedly have…
Stonewall responds to new US Government's announcements on LGBTQ+ rights
Responding to new US Government's announcements on LGBTQ+ rights, Simon Blake, CEO of Stonewall, said: “It Is deeply troubling that one of the US President’s first actions upon taking office was to deny the existence of marginalised people, and attempt to curtail their rights. To suggest that a group of people don’t have the right to exist has alarming historical parallels. “This Executive Order will leave a vulnerable group of people open to further harassment, discrimination, and…
For the first time, The International Criminal Court (ICC) is explicitly seeking arrest warrants in response to the persecution of LGBTQ+ people. This is a historic moment that sadly comes as a result of the ongoing atrocities being committed against LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan.Stonewall has helped hundreds of LGBTQ+ people with both humanitarian aid and fleeing persecution in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in 2021, through its innovative SAFAR programme.Applying for the arrest…
Stonewall responds to US Government's decision to suspend foreign aid
Responding to the US Government's decision to suspend foreign aid, Simon Blake, CEO of Stonewall, said: "Many will be rightly fearful of the impact the US Government's decision to suspend foreign aid will have, including for programmes supporting LGBTQ+ communities around the world. This latest decision signals a further rollback of rights and support for marginalised groups by the new administration and its impact will be detrimental to communities living in extremely challenging…
New stats reveal that lesbian, gay and bisexual people are a growing part of UK society
The Office of National Statistics have revealed new stats about sexual orientation in the UK: Younger people were more likely to identify as LGB than older people. Among those aged 16 to 24 years, around 1 in 10 (10.4%) identified as LGB, compared with around 1 in 100 (0.9%) of people aged 65 years and over.An estimated 3.8% of the UK population aged 16 years and over identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) in 2023, up from 2.2% in 2018.The proportion of people aged 16 to 24 years…
New research shows almost 40% of LGBTQ+ employees still hide their identity at work
As LGBTQ+ History Month begins, our new research has highlighted the extent of workplace discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people in the UK. The statistics come as the new US administration has rolled back federal commitments to DEI programmes, and threatened future action on private companies. The research shows that: Two in five (39 per cent) LGBTQ+ employees still feel the need to hide the fact they are LGBTQ+ at work Over a third of employees (36 per cent) have heard…
LGBT+ History Month – a chance to reflect on progress
This week marks the start of LGBT+ History Month - an important moment and focal point in the year where we can celebrate what remarkable contributions LGBTQ+ people - and organisations - have made in every single walk of life. This year’s LGBT+ History Month comes at a time when we are seeing increased uncertainty and concern in the LGBTQ+ community around the rollback of hard-won rights and freedoms. But, perhaps during this time of turbulence and at this time of year more than at…