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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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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
'I was put through gay conversion therapy - here's how it changed my life'
'I wanted to try and please them, it's what I thought God wanted.'
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May 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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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
Mental Health
Mental health support for LGBTQ+ young people.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake, writes about what this really means, and calls on the EHRC to extend their consultation period.

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What next? LGBTQ+ sector and human rights organisations, including Stonewall, have written to the EHRC to challenge whether this two-week consultation period gives people adequate time to respond. Those signing the letter have requested the consultation be extended to 12 weeks. We asked them to respond by the end of the week.
May 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The upcoming EHRC consultation intends to launch in mid-May - for two weeks only. Two weeks is not much time to allow people – including businesses, service providers, charities and individuals – to meaningfully respond. Arguably, it is neither a meaningful or lawful time frame period.
May 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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.
The EHRC say they will carry out a public consultation to seek views from affected stakeholders and understand how they should reflect the practical implications of the judgment in the guidance. A consultation needs to be long enough to be both meaningful and lawful, when important guidance is published.
May 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Its publication was a surprise to the Government, civil society and others. It’s important to note, this update is not a legal document, or even statutory guidance. It’s simply an update.
May 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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
Hold My Hand
We want the new Government to prioritise the safety of the LGBTQ+ community, and for you to stand hand in hand with us.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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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.
April 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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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
April 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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It feels like I am screaming for help in an empty, unempathetic void. Nothing has changed and it's devastating after we were given hope 3 years ago. In the future I hope to see a fair system for all where all couples get the same support no matter their sexual orientation or location. But most importantly I hope that guidance changes before time runs out for us to have our own family.
April 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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My wife and I are thinking about having kids. However, as a lesbian couple, we have to prove infertility by self-funding 6 cycles of artificial insemination before we can get access to NHS-funded IVF. This means we have to pay up to £10,000 before we can access the same treatment as a heterosexual couple. The lack of progress made means that sadly I think time is running out for our dream of being parents to become a reality.
April 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM