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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 🌈

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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🌍 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
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Stonewall responds to the UK dropping six places in this year's ILGA…
The ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map ranks the legal and policy landscape for LGBTQ+ people across Europe. Today it has been announced that he UK has reached an…
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
"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. 🧵
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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. 🧵
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Mental Health
Mental health support for LGBTQ+ young people.
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Trans+ History Week @transhistoryweek.com · 04/05/2025
Trans+ 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 🖼️
Image reads 'Trans+ History Week 5-11 May 2025' in vibrant colour splash pinks and blues. The illustration is by artist Fox Fisher.
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Trans+ History Week @transhistoryweek.com · 01/04/2025
Tickets 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.
Image reads 'celebrate with us' tickets now on sale for Trans+ History Week's community event. Images of Marty Davies founder of Trans+ History Week and Jamie Wareham who is the Founder of QueerAF
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/05/2025
LGBTQ+ charities warn of ‘genuine crisis’ for trans people after UK ruling
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LGBTQ+ charities warn of ‘genuine crisis’ for trans people after UK ruling
Charities say the judgment creates ‘a legal framework that simply cannot uphold the dignity’ of trans people Fourteen national LGBTQ+ charities have written to Keir Starmer seeking an urgent meeting to discuss what they describe as “a genuine crisis for the rights, dignity and inclusion of trans people in the UK” after the supreme court’s ruling on biological sex. The UK supreme court ruled last month that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 referred only to “a biological woman” and to “biological sex”, with subsequent advice from the equality watchdog amounting to a blanket ban on trans people using toilets and other services of the gender they identify as. Continue reading...
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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
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LGBTQ+ charities warn of ‘genuine crisis’ for trans people after UK ruling
Charities say the judgment creates ‘a legal framework that simply cannot uphold the dignity’ of trans people
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
On 25 April 2025 the EHRC published an interim update on the implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment.
On 25 April 2025 - the EHRC published an interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment

What does this mean?
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
💚 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.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
🏅 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.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
🚨 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
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Stonewall and ISS launch new LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide
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…
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
👏 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.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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
New! LGBTQ+ Family Formation Guide
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
🌈 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
I hope the Government acts before  time runs out for my wife and I to have our own family. 

Emma’s story

Lesbian Visibility Week
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling. You can read the full judgement here: bit.ly/3ROPmMS
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 and clearly re-affirmed the Equality Act protects all trans people against discrimination, based on Gender Reassignment, and will continue to do so.  
  
Once we read and fully digest the judgement, we will work with stakeholders across all sectors to provide as much clarity as possible.  
 
Stonewall will continue its work with the Government and parliamentarians to achieve equal rights under the law for LGBTQ+ people.

Simon Blake OBE, Stonewall CEO
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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
For years, they drilled it into me that being myself was a sin, letting go of that shame hasn’t been easy.

Syd, a conversion practices survivor
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
The Trevor Project have released new survey findings about the mental health of young #LGBTQ+ people. 🧵
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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.
IVF for All update
The Government has confirmed they are working on making fertility treatment more accessible for female same sex couples. 

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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
🚨 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
Conversion practices go beyond simply targeting someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity; they cause you to doubt yourself and lose trust in who you are.

Matthew, a conversion practices survivor
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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
Taking the next step. Webinar series. LGBTQ+ career development. Stonewall.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
💙 This #TransDayofVisibility - we're spotlighting some of the projects from the TRANSforming Futures project.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🚨 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 👇
New research reveals alarming scale of conversion practices in Great Britain  

Content warning: this post contains references to various methods of conversion practices. :
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Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · 25/03/2025
Today marks the start of the Football v Transphobia Week of Action 2025! 🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ How will you get involved? www.footballvhomophobia.com/fvt/ #fvt2025
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🌍 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. 🧵
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
💭 It's easy to think of conversion practices as a thing of the past - but they do still happen today. Conversion practices happen in a variety of settings, including medical spaces and faith settings. We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions. Read our FAQs▶️ bit.ly/42P7Pjd
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
💭 Think conversion practices are a thing of the past? Sadly, they’re still happening in 2025. #LGBTQ+ people don't need to be cured and deserve to be free to be themselves. We've put together some FAQs to help you learn more about the campaign to #BanConversionPractices. Read now▶️ bit.ly/42P7Pjd
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
📢 We're campaigning to #BanConversionPractices, making sure the ban is fully inclusive and protects all #LGBTQ+ people. 💬 Have you, or someone you know, experienced conversion practices? We're looking for people to share their stories to support our campaign. Get in touch ▶️ bit.ly/3Pzbj1g.
Share your story

We’re campaigning to secure a fully inclusive ban on conversion practices.

We're looking for personal stories to highlight the harm caused by these practices.

Get in touch
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
👏 #LGBTQ+ veterans whose military careers were ruined because of their sexual identity are finally getting the justice they deserve. Last year, it was announced that LGBTQ+ veterans would receive compensation for the discrimination they faced while serving their country. 🧵
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
📢 Reminder: In 2025, conversion practices are still legal. Yes - we're shocked too! 🕜 We're waiting to see a draft Bill to #BanConversionPractices. Remind people that conversion practices still happen by sharing this post! Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/42P7Pjd
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
🌎 #InternationalWomensDay is just around the corner, and with the theme of #AccelerateAction, we're spotlighting our global work which is uplifting LGBTQ+ women. The SAFAR Programme, in partnership with @ilgaasia.bsky.social, supports #LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan to find safety. 🧵
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Supporting LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan through the SAFAR programme
The SAFAR Programme is a humanitarian aid and resettlement support project dedicated to providing much needed emergency services to LGBTQ+ people in…
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Looking to take the next step in your career? 💡 Our free webinar series has been developed to equip LGBTQ+ people like you, with the skills & confidence to succeed! 📌 April 1: Maximise your CV 📌 April 8: How to ace interviews 📌 April 15: Expanding your network Register now ➡️ bit.ly/3R6esXr
Taking the next step. Webinar series. LGBTQ+ career development. Stonewall.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
🚨 The UK Government has confirmed they will publish a draft Bill for a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices. While it can be easy to think of conversion practices as something of the past, they can – and do – still happen. Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/42P7Pjd #BanConversionPractices
What are conversion practices?
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
💚A huge thank you and good luck to Sarah, a blind trans woman who is running the London Marathon for Stonewall! Sarah says she wants to “be the example I didn’t have growing up”. Read Sarah's story: bit.ly/41DQGYM.
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Blind trans woman doing London Marathon to be ‘example I didn’t have growing up’
Sarah Stephenson-Hunter will be raising money for Stonewall, an LGBTQ rights charity.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Stonewall responds to the Prime Minister's announcement on international aid cuts: bit.ly/43cW2LC.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
For #LGBTHistoryMonth, we're taking a look back at the campaign to #BanConversionPractices in the UK, a six-year battle that isn’t over yet. Over the past 6 years, we have seen progress and setbacks, but we’re not backing down. Take a look at what has happened so far: bit.ly/4kaKvCG. 🧵
A history of the campaign to ban conversion practices

What's happened so far?
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
For #LGBTHistoryMonth, we’re looking back at the campaign to #BanConversionPractices in the UK. 📣 We’ve been campaigning for a ban on conversion practices for the last 6 years. But right now, we’re closer than ever to making this a reality. Read more about the journey 👉 bit.ly/4kaKvCG.
New blog

Ban Conversion Practices: A timeline of advocacy and action 

What's happened so far?

LGBT History month 2025
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
💚 It's #AroAwarenessWeek - a time for us to spread awareness and acceptance of aromantic spectrum identities. Wondering how you can step up as an ally to the aro community? Read our blog to learn 5 things that you should know about aro people! Read now 👉 bit.ly/4aBwcme 🧵
3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AROMANTIC PEOPLE

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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Today is @footballvhomophobia.com's day of action, taking a stand against discrimination in football & sport. Our #Rainbowlaces research shows that 1 in 4 #LGBTQ+ people don't feel welcome in community sport groups or teams: bit.ly/4hXlWbi 👏 Show your support: #FvH2025!
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Tonic Housing @tonichousing.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Yesterday we hosted our first 'Tea with Tonic' session of 2025 🥳 A huge thank you to Simon Blake OBE, @stonewalluk.bsky.social's new CEO, for coming along to Tonic@Bankhouse to talk with our residents 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Hosted by our wonderful co-founder Board member, Ali Wilson 💚 #lgbtq #retirement #community
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🌈 We're looking back at some of our proud moments in LGBTQ+ history for #LGBTHistoryMonth.
4 key moments in LGBTQ+ history 

(That we’re proud to have been a part of!)
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
💚 Happy #AroAwarenessWeek! Aro is an umbrella term used by people who don’t typically experience romantic attraction. This week is the perfect time to learn more about aro identities and experiences - and uplift aro voices! Check out our blog to learn more 👉 bit.ly/4aBwcme
HAPPY ARO AWARENESS
WEEK!

16-22 February 2025

What is aromanticism?Aro is an umbrella term used by people who don’t typically experience romantic attraction. Romantic attraction can be defined as a desire to have romantic contact or interaction with an individual.

You may hear people referring to the ‘aro spectrum’, which encompasses a wide variety of different experiences, including not feeling romantic attraction at all, feeling romantic attraction occasionally, or feeling varying levels of romantic attraction at different times.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Huge congrats to everyone featured in @attitudemag.bsky.social UK's 2025 101 list! 🏳️‍🌈 Our CEO, Simon Blake, is honoured for his leadership and advocacy. In these challenging times, having visible and inspiring people leading the way for the LGBTQ+ community is crucial. Read more➡️ bit.ly/3CRAV6U
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Attitude 101 2025: Here are the 10 influential figures who made our Third Sector list
The changemakers of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley are transforming communities and championing social causes, making lasting impact through nonprofit and advocacy work. The selection spans 10 sec...
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
👏 Yesterday, Minister for Women & Equalities Bridget Phillipson, confirmed the Govt will publish a draft Bill for a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices. LGBTQ+ people deserve to live free from this abuse. Find out more about the campaign to #BanConversionPractices ▶️ bit.ly/42P7Pjd
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🌈 For #LGBTHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating activism and social change by spotlighting moments when Stonewall successfully fought for LGBTQ+ equality. 🧵
4 key moments in LGBTQ+ history
That we're proud to have been a part of
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
📣 New research from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social King's College London, co authored by Stonewall partner @theyasminbenoit.bsky.social reveals new insights into public attitudes towards asexual people in the UK. 🧵
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
🌈 It's #LGBTHistoryMonth, and we're looking back at some of the key moments in LGBTQ+ history that we played a role in. 🧵
4 key moments in LGBTQ+ history - that we're proud to have been a part of!
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
👏 What an insightful day at the Night Time Economy Summit! We spoke at a workshop alongside @askforclive.bsky.social to talk about Zoteria and how we can tackle discrimination in bars, pubs and clubs. 🌈 Zoteria is the free app for reporting anti-LGBTQ+ hate incidents: bit.ly/4h1dZ4t.
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
✍️ NEW BLOG: LGBT+ History Month – a chance to reflect on progress 🌈 This #LGBTHistoryMonth, Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake reflects on our role in shaping LGBTQ+ equality. Now more than ever, we must remember how far we've come - despite the challenges. Read now: bit.ly/40Oflbi.
As a gay man, Stonewall's work has literally changed my life for the better, in unimaginable ways. But until every LGBTQ+ person can grow up safely and confidently and be able to live their lives freely without fear of prejudice or
harm, our work isnot done.

Simon Blake, Stonewall CEO
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🌈 This #LGBT+HistoryMonth, we're looking back at the pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history that we're proud to have been a part of. 🧵
4 key moments in LGBTQ+ history
(That we’re proud to have been a part of!)
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