| Page 8 | Scotland
Log in
What you can do

LGBT+ experiences in UK education improving, new study finds

By
Stonewall staff

A trailblazing new report from UCAS and Stonewall uncovers that nine out of ten LGBT+ students have a positive or neutral experience of the UK education system – and also shines a light on areas for...

NewsBlogEducation & youth

10 ways you can step up as an ally to bi people

23 September is Bi Visibility Day, where we celebrate the huge range of people worldwide who identify as bi. But do you know what it means to be bi? And do you know how you can better support bi...

NewsBlogCommunities

An intergenerational Q&A about LGBTQ+ education in schools

By
Max Hartley

An intergenerational Q&A about LGBTQ+ education in schools. Claire Dowie and Rachel Watkeys-Dowie are a mother and daughter who both identify as queer. Claire is 64, grew up in Birmingham and...

NewsBlogEducation & youthFamilies

Scottish Government sets out commitments on LGBTQ+ equality in Programme for Government

Colin Macfarlane, Director of Stonewall Scotland (he/him) said : ‘We welcome today’s commitment from the First Minister to introduce a bill to reform...

How we can help LGBTQ+ refugees

By
Leanne MacMillan

Nobody would leave their home country unless they have no other option. LGBTQ+ refugees are some of the world’s most vulnerable people – at risk of persecution and often, certain death. Here’s what...

NewsBlogInternational

Stonewall announces new trustees

We’re so pleased to share that five new trustees have joined Stonewall’s board: Dunni Alao, Lou Downe, Gbolahan Faleye, Adam Lake and Dr Kyle Ring...

LGBTQ+ or not, a truly inclusive education system benefits everyone – here’s why

All LGBTQ+ children and young people deserve an education that reflects who they are. Join us in building a world where LGBTQ+ youth are safe, seen and heard. Stop the threats to LGTBQ+ inclusive...

NewsBlogEducation & youth

Don’t Repeat History: Protect LGBTQ-inclusive education

#DontRepeatHistory

Bi Cymru/Wales

By
Ele Hicks

Bi Cymru/Wales was founded in 2007 by bi people in Wales who felt that their issues and voices are often missing or overlooked in LGBTQIA+ spaces. We came out of a workshop held at BiCon UK held when...

NewsBlogCommunities

Netflix’s Pray Away shows us the horrors of religious conversion therapy - here’s why we need a ban without exceptions

By
Stonewall staff

Netflix’s new documentary Pray Away follows the actions of Exodus, a religious group who told LGBTQ+ members – and their families – that they could change who they were. This important film follows...

NewsBlogCommunitiesFaith & religionHealth & social careLaw & crimeSocial exclusion

Pages

Subscribe to Scotland RSS