The Latest Breaking News from Stonewall

World Cup mistakes simply cannot happen again if FIFA want football to be everyone's game

At Stonewall we believe that hosting the World Cup is a huge honour and privilege that should only awarded to countries that meet international human rights standards, including respecting minority rights

Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

LGBT+ charity asks FIFA to award 2030 World Cup to 'states that uphold global human rights standards'

Stonewall has sent a letter to FIFA

Liverpool Echo · Dec 20, 2022

Fund launched to persuade FIFA where to host 2030 World Cup with 'donations'

The World Cup is currently being held in Qatar, a country which persecutes the LGBT+ community, and supporters are now moving to prevent a similar nation from hosting the tournament in future

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Arsenal welcome bisexual footballer targeted by homophobic abuse days after coming out

Arsenal's support of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign saw them welcome Jahmal Howlett-Mundle to the Emirates Stadium for the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest

Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

England LGBT+ fan group slam Foreign Secretary's comments on Qatar World Cup

Foreign secretary Cleverly suggested the LGBT+ community should "compromise" on showing their identity if they travel to Qatar for the upcoming World Cup this winter

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

One in five people say they've been told they're not good enough

A new campaign sheds light on why the ‘stay headstrong’ attitude is so important

Wales Online · Oct 26, 2022

Welsh First Minister to attend Qatar World Cup despite expected Labour snub

First Minister Mark Drakeford is due to travel to Qatar with two Welsh Government Cabinet ministers.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

'Rainbow Laces campaign continues to change the game - but we haven't won yet'

The Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off again on October 19 in a year where Blackpool's Jake Daniels became England's first out, gay footballer in over 30 years - but Stonewall's Director of Programmes, Liz Ward, explains the challenges that still lie ahead

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Fifth of women told they're not good enough and should look different

A new study has found that a third of women have felt inadequate in their life.

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022

National Coming Out Day: 'I didn't fully embrace myself until moving to Liverpool'

Many will be sharing their coming out stories today as part of the annual celebration which takes place on October 11

Liverpool Echo · Oct 11, 2022