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Research commissioned by Stonewall shows that too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome playing or watching sport. The statistics come shortly after the launch of our annual Rainbow Laces campaign, which aims to make sport an inclusive, welcoming and space for all, kicks off. 

The Barclays Women’s Super League, the

Jean Vianney Cordeiro, co-Vice Chair of the Stonewall Board retires from Stonewall at the end of November. Jean joined the Board as Treasurer and played a pivotal role in guiding Stonewall through the acute challenges faced by the third sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

His strategic financial insights and leadership were

Stonewall attended the 31st ILGA World which brought together 1450 delegates from across the LGBTQ+ movement, and from more than 100 countries, in Cape Town, South Africa.  

The theme for the conference was “Kwa Umoja We Rise”, from a phrase in Kiswahili that celebrates unity and collective progress – the importance

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