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Jake Graf (he/him)Having grown up in the '80s under Section 28, Jake struggled from a very young age with his trans identity, desperately seeking representation and visibility that didn’t exist. When he was finally able to transition in his late twenties, Jake resolved to be the ‘possibility model’ that he never had, writing and producing films that centred LGBTQ+ identities and sharing those stories as widely as possible. Blown away by the online reaction from trans men across the globe, Jake…
No place to hide: Briefing on survival strategies of LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan
This briefing note is the first in a new series to provide background to the work Stonewall does to support the protection of LGBTQ+ refugees in Afghanistan, give voice to the hundreds of refugees who have contacted Stonewall and its partners for help and to explain why we continue to call for safe passage and resettlement.
For decades now, we have seen a steady increase in social acceptance of lesbian, gay and bi relationships, and steady increase in the percentage of the population who identify as lesbian, gay or bi. Measuring the trans population and attitudes to trans people through social surveys is a newer phenomenon, so we don’t have the same longitudinal data.This groundbreaking report using data from Ipsos UK paints a picture of a Britain that is becoming a Rainbow Nation.LGBTQ+ people, our lives and…
Rainbow Laces - lesson packs for schools and colleges
Today, there are more LGBTQ+ athletes than ever before competing openly as their true selves.But for every success story, there are countless more untold stories of LGBTQ+ people who are forced to abandon their love of sports and fitness. Because in PE lessons, the gym and in the stands, people bully, belittle and exclude, making them feel out of place. Sport is for all, and everyone should be welcome.We’ve designed these lesson packs for you to use in Rainbow Laces week and beyond, because…
Frequently Asked Questions about Stonewall’s work in schools and colleges
At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full.Over the last 33 years, we have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Today, we have equal rights to love, marry and have children, and our lives, families and relationships are represented as part of the national curriculum in most of the UK.As…
Public attitudes towards trans people
A research briefing. Journalists and politicians think that trans people are a big ‘issue’. But do the British public agree?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UK. It is a time for celebrating the progress we’ve made towards a world where LGBTQ+ can be ourselves and live our lives to the full. It is also a time to take a hard look at the gap between the world we imagine for our communities and the world we’re in, where parts of our community are being left behind.Over the last 50 years, every battle for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities has been fought in the court of public…
An introduction to supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people
Getting you started in supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people to thrive in education.Every school, college or setting wants to make sure all of their learners can thrive. Growing up can be hard for LGBTQ+ children and young people – but attending a school, college or setting where staff are supportive is life-changing. We understand that it’s tough to know where to begin. This guide is the best place to start.
Creating an LGBT-inclusive primary curriculum
Bring LGBT inclusion and celebrating difference alive in the primary school classroom with our inclusive curriculum guide. From choosing set texts in English to using LGBT-inclusive statistics in Maths, our curriculum guide helps you embed your inclusion work into every area of the curriculum. Sponsored by Pearson.
Ten steps to tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language in your school
This guide outlines ten practical steps that will equip primary and secondary school staff to put in place an effective strategy to prevent and tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language.This guidance was updated in March 2022