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We're so excited to announce that Sir Ian McKellen CBE will be our esteemed guest at the famous Equality Dinner next month! 🎉 Get tickets for your organisation here https://lnkd.in/eNrznUxE

📺 We're excited to watch Stonewall Sports Champion Michael Gunning's brand new documentary with Jake Daniels, flying the flag for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. All sports should have a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. 🌈 Thank you both for helping pave the way for a more inclusive sporting world. Tune in at 7pm on Sky Sports. 📷 Photo: Sky Sports.

We're celebrating 3 Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers this #BlackHistoryMonth, starting with Pearl Alcock 👏 Alcock played a crucial role in creating a safe space for London's Black LGBTQ+ community in the 1970's. 📷 Content and image source: https://bit.ly/48iEbU6.

🌍 This #BlackHistoryMonth we're spotlighting the Out of the Margins project, a global initiative to protect the rights of lesbian, bi and trans people. Working with partners in the Caribbean, Southern Africa, and Eastern Europe, the project is pushing back against the rising anti-rights movement. We spoke to one of the partners in Botswana about their project and why their work is crucial. Find out more ▶️ https://bit.ly/47MUpok.

"Being asexual is often alienating, as the way that I experience love and attraction is very different from the majority of people." 💜 This #AceAwarenessWeek, Malachi shares his journey in the ace community and sends a message of support to anyone struggling with their identity. Check out our ace hub for more resources ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Y7A4Ws.

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📝 NEW BLOG: Progress and pain in the ace community. In honour of #AceAwarenessWeek, asexual activist Yasmin Benoit shares powerful insights from the Ace in the UK report, which she co-authored with Stonewall. “There’s still a long way to go before ace people are fully seen, respected, and included in society.” 👉 Read more about the journey ahead: https://bit.ly/4dXE95h.

The Ace in the UK report found that only 1 in 4 ace individuals are open about their sexuality to their friends. Many people said this was due to negative experiences and them feeling misunderstood by society. 💜 Here's some ways you can be an ally to ace people, to ensure they feel seen, understood and safe to be themselves. Find more tips in our blog ▶️ https://bit.ly/3UkjmSA #AceAwarenessWeek

Last week it was announced that #LGBTQ+ veterans would receive compensation for the historic mistreatment they faced. We welcome the fact that action is finally being taken. But, we’re standing with Fighting With Pride - LGBT+ Military Charity to say: it’s not enough. We’ve signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging him to ensure all LGBTQ+ veterans get the compensation they deserve. Find out more ▶️ https://bbc.in/3A9pxlv.

Fully inclusive workplaces lead to happier, motivated, and more productive employees 📈🏳️🌈 Yet LGBTQ+ people still feel the need to hide who they are at work. Make workplace equality your priority. Become a Diversity Champion member to support LGBTQ+ inclusion long-term ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NvCE3o