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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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