Stonewall

At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full. Over the years, Stonewall have helped to make society more inclusive for all: Equal marriage, inclusive education in schools, anti-discrimination laws, and more. But when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety – we still have so far to go. Anti LGBTQ+ hate crime has risen in recent years – online, on our streets and in public. Our latest research reveals LGBTQ+ people do not feel safe to live their lives freely. Less than half (44%) of LGBTQ+ people feel safe holding their partner’s hand in public. Even something as simple as reaching out to hold their partner’s hand now feels unsafe.  Everyone deserves to go about their daily lives free from the fear of abuse and harassment, no matter their identities. Hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation in England and Wales are up by 112% in the last five years and hate crimes against trans people in England and Wales have risen by 186% in the last five years. (The Home Office) We want the new Government to prioritise the safety of the LGBTQ+ community, and for you to stand hand in hand with us.