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We imagine a world where all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people are free to be themselves 🌈
- 🌍 The ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map ranks the legal and policy landscape for #LGBTQ+ people across Europe. 🚨 The latest rankings today shows the UK has reached an all-time low position of 22 out of 49. This should be a wake-up call for the British government. Read our statement ▶️ bit.ly/3S0iuB3
- "Conversion practices are so damaging to an individual, their community, their family, and their friends. It rips people apart." Matthew, a conversion practices survivor, shared his experience in the Metro. Matthew is free now, but the impact stays with him. 🧵
- No one should have to go through what Matthew did. The Government promised to publish a fully inclusive draft bill before the summer - that’s why we’re campaigning to make sure it happens and they keep their promise. Read Matthew’s story ▶️ bit.ly/454lbJk #BanConversionPractices
- It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year it is all about celebrating the power and importance of community. As #LGBTQ+ rights face growing challenges around the world, standing together and supporting one another is more important than ever. 🧵
- The LGBTQ+ community has long been a place of chosen family and compassion. At a time when many are seeking connection and support, that sense of community is powerful. If you’re looking for mental health support tailored to LGBTQ+ people, visit our website for a list of services ▶️ bit.ly/3wt2vnQ
- Reposted by StonewallTrans+ History Week 2025 is here – and not a moment too soon. 🏳️⚧️ Trans+ History Week 05–11 May 2025 While courts and commissions debate our existence, our legacy speaks for itself: We’ve always been here & always will be. Thank you 🙏 @thefoxfisher.bsky.social for the illustration 🖼️
- Reposted by StonewallTickets to our big community event in LDN are now on sale and we'd love to see you there. Show up for our history. Stand up for our future. Join us on the evening of the 6th of May for and evening in community and in celebration of our history at a time when we're facing down efforts to erase it.
- Reposted by StonewallLGBTQ+ charities warn of ‘genuine crisis’ for trans people after UK ruling
- Following the Supreme Court ruling, we have written a letter to the Prime Minister, with 14 national #LGBTQ+ charities. We've asked for an urgent meeting to discuss the crisis for the rights and inclusion of trans people and how we can ensure their safety. 📰 @theguardian.com ▶️ bit.ly/3ShBKKg
- On 25 April 2025 the EHRC published an interim update on the implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment.
- A consultation only works if it is meaningful and affected stakeholders have time to respond. That’s why, alongside other sector organisations we’ve written to the EHRC to ask them to extend it to 12 weeks.
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View full threadStonewall CEO, Simon Blake, writes about what this really means, and calls on the EHRC to extend their consultation period. Read more ▶️ bit.ly/42BC8t9
- 💚 Today marks 26 years since the bombing of the Admiral Duncan, a gay pub in the heart of Soho in London. Today, we remember those who lost their lives, and continue to fight for a world free from prejudice and hate.
- At a time that feels especially uncertain for LGBTQ+ people, particularly the trans community, many are worried about rising hate and many feel unsafe in public spaces.
- We're campaigning for the Government to deliver on their manifesto promise to make anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence, so LGBTQ+ people have the same protections as people who face hate crime due to racism or religious discrimination. Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/4hrOMjM
- 🏅 Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon for Stonewall today! Thank you for being a part of hashtag#TeamStonewall. ❤️ Your support and the money raised will help us continue to make meaningful change for LGBTQ+ people.
- 🚨 A new survey from @divamag.bsky.social found that nearly 1 in 3 respondents say it's difficult to be a parent where they live. Our new LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide with @ISS aims to ensure LGBTQ+ people are supported. Download the guide here ▶️ bit.ly/4jnpS5B #LesbianVisibilityWeek
- 👏 Yesterday we launched our brand-new Family Formation Guide, created in partnership with ISS. To celebrate, we hosted a panel event exploring the different routes to forming a family, and the unique challenges lesbian parents often face.
- We were honoured to be joined by the Minister for LGBTQ+ Equalities, @niagriffith.bsky.social who shared her thoughts on the barriers to fertility services for LGBTQ+ people. "Everyone should be supported in their journey to parenthood." Download the guide to learn more ▶️ bit.ly/4jnpS5B
- This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, we're launching our new LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide! LGBTQ+ people, including lesbians, can face unique hurdles on their journey to parenthood. Created with ISS, the guide breaks down routes to parenthood for LGBTQ+ people. Read now ▶️ bit.ly/4ivZWTV
- 🌈 It's #LesbianVisibilityWeek, and this year's theme is Celebrating Rainbow Families. For many LGBTQ+ couples, having children comes with unfair financial barriers, impacting people like Emma and her wife. That’s why we’re campaigning for #IVFforAll, Email your MP today ▶️ bit.ly/3YdrRR6
- Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling. You can read the full judgement here: bit.ly/3ROPmMS
- For five years, Syd endured conversion practices, was made to undergo exorcisms and told she needed to be "cured" just for being herself. No one should have to go through what Syd did. Yet, conversion practices are still happening across Great Britain. Read Syd's story ▶️ bit.ly/4cw1njU
- The Trevor Project have released new survey findings about the mental health of young #LGBTQ+ people. 🧵
- 🚨 They found that nearly 1 in 6 (16%) LGBTQ+ young people between 13 and 24 years old reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy, which was associated with higher rates of mental health concerns.
- The impact of conversion practices can't be understated, it can cause serious mental health issues for people subjected to it. This why we urgently need the UK Government to #BanConversionPractices and protect LGBTQ+ people from this harm. Find out more about our campaign 👉 bit.ly/42P7Pjd
- This #WorldHealthDay we're bringing you an #IVFforAll campaign update! The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed they’re working to make fertility services more accessible for female same sex couples, after we pushed for clarity following the announcements about changes to the NHS.
- We are campaigning to remove the financial barriers to accessing IVF, because LGBTQ+ people deserve the same help to be parents as anybody else. We welcome this commitment and look forward to seeing real change. @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social Find out more 👉https://bit.ly/3YdrRR6
- 🚨 When Matthew came out at his church, he was subjected to conversion practices. This still affects him today. As the Government prepares draft legislation, we're calling for a fully inclusive bill that bans conversion practices for all LGBTQ+ people. Read our new research ▶️ bit.ly/440cj6Y
- Our first webinar on maximising your CV was a huge success 📝 But we still have two more free sessions to go! 📌 April 8: How to ace interviews 📌 April 15: Expanding your network Don’t miss out on these valuable career insights. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/3R6esXr
- 💙 This #TransDayofVisibility - we're spotlighting some of the projects from the TRANSforming Futures project.
- Co-led with @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the project empowered trans people and allies to create innovative, trans-led solutions to key challenges. @thekitetrust.bsky.social
- Led by trans people, for trans people, we're proud of the incredible impact this project has had on people's lives. Read more about this by checking out the impact report ▶️ bit.ly/4hW2UC0
- 🚨 Our new research reveals alarming scale of conversion practices in the UK. #LGBTQ+ people deserve to be protected from this abuse. We're urging the Government to #BanConversionPractices and publish the long awaited draft Bill. Read the research ▶️ bit.ly/440cj6Y See the stats 👇
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- Reposted by StonewallToday marks the start of the Football v Transphobia Week of Action 2025! 🏳️⚧️⚽️🏳️⚧️ How will you get involved? www.footballvhomophobia.com/fvt/ #fvt2025
- The UK Government have confirmed that they will publish a fully inclusive ban on conversion practices - but what does this actually mean? 💭 We've broken it down and answered lots of other common questions about the campaign to #BanConversionPractices. Read our FAQs ▶️ bit.ly/42P7Pjd
- 🌍 At a time when global rights are being rolled back and hate crime against #LGBTQ+ people is rising, it's crucial that police have the tools to tackle the issue. As part of our international work, we're helping shape how European police forces tackle hate crime against #LGBTQ+ people. 🧵
- The newly published European Police training guide will guide forces across the continent on how to respond effectively to anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime. 🧵
- We're pleased to see that guide includes some of key recommendations including emphasising the role that LGBTQ+ organisations and communities can play in helping law enforcement develop effective policies and practices. Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/43U5Ydd
