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Nancy Kelley, Stonewall, Chief Executive said: ‘Today, the UK Government has fallen far short on its promise to reform the Gender Recognition Act, and has missed a key opportunity to progress LGBT equality. 

‘It’s a shocking failure in leadership that after three years and a robust public consultation, the UK Government has put forward only minimal administrative changes to improve the process for legal gender recognition

• 17 companies commended by Stonewall for efforts to create inclusive global workplaces

• Dentons’ Igor Ostrowski named Global Senior Leader for supporting legal action against Gazeta Polska and the distribution of ‘LGBT+-free Zone’ stickers in Poland

• Baker McKenzie wins Global Trans Inclusion award

Stonewall, Europe’s leading lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, today

Yesterday's Employment Tribunal ruling is a milestone in recognising the rights of non-binary and gender fluid people to be protected from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Until now, it’s not been clear whether non-binary people were protected by anti-discrimination legislation, so this Employment Tribunal judgment will be key in supporting future

• Disney, Microsoft UK and Aviva among 136 organisations to stand up for trans equality

• Diverse range of businesses from finance to education take part in show of support

• Companies 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

• Stonewall and gal-dem host discussion of seven trans people of colour about issues facing the community 

• Writer and activist KUCHENGA chairs evening’s roundtable

• Drag artist CHIYO took part to entertain guests

Stonewall’s network of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) staff and trans staff network came together to host a roundtable discussion of