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Our Rainbow Cymru report paints a picture of the social acceptance of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in Welsh society – as well as the size of the population who identify as a lesbian, gay, bi, or trans. The latest groundbreaking report uses data from the 2021 England and Wales Census, Ipsos and Opinium to shine light on a Wales that accepts and embraces its LGBTQ+ community – a true Rainbow nation. LGBTQ+ people, our lives and experiences are now more visible than they have…
LGBT in Scotland - Health (2018)
Half of LGBT people (49 per cent) have experienced depression in the last year, including seven in ten trans people (72 per cent) One in four LGBT people (24 per cent) have faced discrimination in healthcare settings Almost two in five trans people (37 per cent) avoid seeking healthcare for fear of discrimination from staff LGBT in Scotland – Health Report is Stonewall Scotland’s latest research, based on a YouGov polling of 1,261 LGBT people in Scotland, which highlights experiences of poor…
The Ace in the UK Report uncovers for the first time the shocking experiences of healthcare, workplace and societal discrimination that ace people face in the UK, and the need for better legal and policy protections. This report is the result of the Stonewall x Yasmin Benoit Ace Project, which launched in 2022 to help build a better picture of ace communities’ experiences, needs, and priorities for change.
A third of LGBT employees in Wales (34 per cent) hid or disguised that they are LGBT at work in the last year because they were afraid of discriminationThree in ten trans people (30 per cent) have been the target of negative comments or conduct from their work colleagues because of their identityOne in four bi people (26 per cent) aren’t out to anyone at workLGBT in Wales - Work Report is Stonewall Cymru's report based on YouGov research with over 800 LGBT employees, revealing…
LGBT in Wales - Hate Crime and Discrimination
Almost one in four LGBT people (23 per cent) have experienced a hate crime or incident due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity in the last 12 months.Half of trans people (52 per cent) have experienced a hate crime or incident because of their gender identity in the last 12 months.Four in five LGBT people (82 per cent) who experienced a hate crime or incident didn't report the incident to the police.One in ten LGBT people (10 per cent) who were looking for a house or apartment to…
Stonewall Cymru: Standing up for LGBT people in your community
How to support the LGBT community, whether you’re standing for council for the first time, a longstanding part of a council administration, or an independent councillor on the backbenches.
Procuring goods and services responsibly: a guide to creating LGBTQ+ inclusive supply chains
Inclusive procurement is an essential part of creating LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces.Your purchasing power can provide unique opportunities to drive forwards LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond your four walls; and your partnerships with suppliers are a chance for you to create lasting change in the UK workforce and beyond. But inclusive procurement practices often come as an afterthought. Responsibility for supply chain management is often spread across many parts of an organisation, making it…
Helping Out: recruiting and supporting LGBTQ+ volunteers
At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere.We work with organisations both globally and across the UK to support LGBTQ+ people to feel safe and free to be themselves. At the heart of creating an inclusive workplace is ensuring that all members of your organisation are considered - including volunteers. Volunteers play a vital role in many organisations, supporting them to deliver their core work, to develop new…
Getting started with trans inclusion in your workplace
Trans is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the gender they were assigned at birth.Trans people face unique challenges in the workplace. Half of trans people have hidden or disguised the fact that they are trans at work because they were afraid of discrimination. And a third of trans employees (34 per cent) were excluded by colleagues for being trans.With a focus on trans inclusion, you can help create a workplace where trans…
Embedding trans inclusion throughout the employee journey
As you work to become a more trans-inclusive workplace, it’s important to consider how trans employees are supported at each stage of their journey at your organisation.From the recruitment process to new employee induction and beyond, employers have the power to break down barriers at every stage of a trans employee's journey.Half of trans people have hidden their identity at work for fear of discrimination. Some trans staff may feel at risk of feeling isolated from other colleagues or…