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Government commitment is one step closer to giving LGBTQ+ people equal protections they deserve
After years of campaigning by Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ organisations, the government have today committed in Parliament to bring penalties for anti-LGBTQ+ and disability hate crime in line with sentencing for attacks on religious and racial minorities.Stonewall worked with Rachel Taylor MP, Labour for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, to introduce the amendment - New Clause 122 to the Crime and Policing Bill. Supported by MPs from across Labour, Lib Dems and the Green Party, this important…
Responding to EHRC’s consultation: A hierarchy of rights
The UK Supreme Court judgment on 16 April 2025 ruled the legal definition of a ‘woman’ for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex, leaving many trans people feeling deeply worried and uncertain. Many organisations and service providers are unsure about what this means for them. Following the ruling, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposed changes to the ‘Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations’. This code outlines the…
Stepping up, not standing by – Stonewall unveils new approach in a challenging era of LGBTQ+ rights
To mark Pride season, Stonewall has today unveiled a new strategic approach, a refreshed visual identity and a re-imagined approach to workplace inclusion. Together, this will help us meet the challenges facing LGBTQ+ people with renewed focus and commitment. The approach is unveiled as results of a new YouGov poll, commissioned by Stonewall, reveal two thirds (67%) of the UK public believe the country is inclusive towards LGBTQ+ people. The vast majority of those think this inclusivity…
Stonewall gathered business leaders to announce the launch of our new approach to workplace inclusion, Proud Employers, alongside a new kitemarking scheme designed to recognise employers leading the way in LGBTQ+ inclusion. To mark the launch, Stonewall’s CEO Simon Blake OBE was joined by Government Equalities Minister Dame Nia Griffith MP at the London Stock Exchange for its market close ceremony. The launch of Proud Employers comes only days after we unveiled a new strategic…
Responding to the Government’s new relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance issued today, a Stonewall spokesperson said:“Every young person deserves to receive an education that reflects the modern world we live in and gives them knowledge and skills they need to live their lives now and to prepare them for the future.“Ensuring young people see the diversity of themselves, their families and the wider community positively reflected in a curriculum that encourages equality and…
New Government guidance on relationships, sex and health education
New Government guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) was published on 15 July 2025, giving schools until 1 September 2026 to follow it. This is the first published update to RSHE guidance since 2019 and builds on the curriculum changes secured with cross-party support.RSHE has been evolving slowly over the last thirty years, often struggling to effectively balance a fine line between inclusion, public health pragmatism and moral rhetoric. At the school level, despite best…
Many people in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling angry, hurt and frustrated right now. Trust in the Government, especially from the trans community, is deeply damaged. We see and feel that in our work and lives every day. As four leaders of LGBTQ+ organisations, we took this important and rare opportunity during Pride to join many others at number 10, including many volunteers, to recognise and celebrate our collective efforts and contributions over 50+ years.But it wasn’t just a…
Stonewall celebrates Top Global Employers
Stonewall has recognised several global employers and individuals for their ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in 2025’s Global Workplace Equality Index (GWEI). This year’s applications saw many organisations committed to supporting LGBTQ+ people – collectively operating in 152 countries around the world and employing over 1.25 million people. Over the last few months, some organisations have been seen publicly rolling back on their diversity, equity and inclusion…
Coronation Street shines a light on conversion practices
Coronation Street is currently featuring a hard-hitting storyline exploring the impact of conversion practices. The soap, watched by millions, will expose the legacy historic conversion practices of this kind can have, and the ongoing reality of attempts to “convert” LGBTQ+ people. We worked alongside the Coronation Street writers - and other LGBTQ+ charities - to advise on this vital storyline and make sure that it represents the experiences of people in real life.The main storyline…
Dunni Alao (she/her)HR Leader, Civil ServiceI work as a UK civil servant in Human Resources and it is this area of expertise that I hope to bring to the Board. I believe that people are the most valuable part of any organisation and I am very much looking forward to working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that Stonewall has the right support in place and prioritises the needs of its workforce.Working on the Olympics while at the Department for Transport…