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Responding to today’s Supreme Court ruling, Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake OBE said:   

“Stonewall shares the deep concern at the widespread implications for today’s ruling from the Supreme Court. It will be incredibly worrying for the trans community and all of us who support them. 

“It’s important to be reminded the Court strongly

Today we launch our brand new LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide, produced in Partnership with ISS. The guide is designed to support LGBTQ+ people to navigate the many paths to parenthood, a journey where they often face unique hurdles.  

LGBTQ+ people can face additional challenges on their journey to parenthood, from navigating

Catherine Dixon, Stonewall Chair 

Lesbian Visibility Week holds immense significance for me; it serves as a vital reminder of the power of sisterhood and the unique experiences of LBTQ+ women worldwide. 

This week is a celebration of our collective strength and provides us with the opportunity to amplify the voices of those

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling has reverberated across the world. Over the Easter weekend, there has been both jubilation and protest. As the dissection of the ruling begins, it feels like some have forgotten the importance of compassion and humanity.  

We should remember that at the heart of this judgment are

The Supreme Court has handed down its judgement, stating it provides clarity. But while that may be the intention, we know from public and private conversations there remains widespread confusion and different interpretations, especially in the light of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s interim update published on Friday

Responding to the decision of various sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport, a Stonewall spokesperson said: 

"The recent decisions of sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport has been made too soon, before the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling has been worked through by lawyers

The ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map ranks the legal and policy landscape for LGBTQ+ people across Europe. The latest rankings reveal the UK has dropped to an all-time low position of 22 out of 49.

Responding to this news, a Stonewall spokesperson said: 

"These rankings should be a wake-up call for the British government

Responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) opening their consultation following the Supreme Court ruling, a Stonewall spokesperson said: 

"After weeks of confusion, we welcome the opportunity for businesses, employers, the LGBTQ+ community and politicians to submit their views to the EHRC.

"Any consultation must be robust, comprehensive, and transparent

At our recent Workplace Conference, we heard from an inspiring group of people about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.  

While the focus of our conference was LGBTQ+ inclusion, time and again we were reminded that being deliberate about inclusion in the workplace means people can thrive - while

Pride is a time for us to celebrate and to remind ourselves of the courage, hope and unity that has got us here today. Although times have always been turbulent for the LGBTQ+ community, this year definitely feels different to recent years. We enter Pride season facing a roll back