Vaneet speaks about #BisexualMenExist and why bi visibility is so important
CW: asylum, mental health. Today is Bi Visibility Day and we've asked Vaneet Mehta, a bi activist, to tell us what it means to him. This year, Vaneet's hashtag #BisexualMenExist trended worldwide and...
Over 100 major companies join together to say trans rights are human rights
Disney, Microsoft UK and Aviva among 136 organisations to stand up for trans equality Diverse range of businesses from finance to education take part...
Four young LGBT activists you should know about
ByStonewall staff
Some lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people are hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic. The global crisis has worsened the difficult situation for many LGBT people. From Hungary to Uganda, Poland to...
Lesbian Day of Visibility 2020: Staying visible whilst staying in
ByStonewall staff
Content warning: homophobia, hate crime. The author has asked to remain anonymous. A few years ago, my wife and I were the intended victims of a neighbour’s pre-meditated but thwarted homophobic...
How COVID-19 is affecting LGBT communities
ByStonewall staff
Life has changed for all of us recently. But some lesbian, bi, gay and trans (LGBT) people are harder hit than others while socially distancing. It’s clearer than ever that equality is not a luxury;...
Stonewall Scotland statement on reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Colin Macfarlane, Director, Stonewall Scotland said: ‘At a time of unprecedented crisis, it’s right the Scottish Government is doing everything they...
COVID-19: Stand in solidarity with the LGBT community
ByStonewall staff
I hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe during this difficult period. I wanted to share with you Stonewall’s response to the impacts of Covid-19 on LGBT communities, to say thank you for...
COVID-19 update: adapting Stonewall’s work
ByStonewall staff
Like everyone, the team at Stonewall are thinking through how we adapt to the situation we find ourselves in. The safety of our staff, the people we support and work with always comes first. As a...
Now’s the time to stand up for trans equality in Scotland
Chances are if you’ve read a newspaper, gone on the internet, or turned on the TV at all, you’ve probably seen some shocking headlines about trans people lately. The sad reality is that there a lot...
LGBT History Month: trans people have always been here
ByStonewall staff
Lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people have always existed and always will exist. We are not going anywhere, and we’re certainly not a trend. In the face of rising homophobia, biphobia and...