Today, the EHRC's updated Code of Practice has come into force across England, Wales and Scotland, providing guidance for organisations on how to interpret and apply the Equality Act following the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex. Find out more here: transactual.org.uk/know-your-ri...

Alan Turing is often remembered as a solitary genius obsessed with numbers and logic but mew analysis of an unpublished short story written by him, Pryce's Buoy, paints a picture of a man who was comfortable exploring his homosexuality through fiction. Read more here: www.cam.ac.uk/stories/alan...

With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey sparking debate over reported casting choices, the internet is once again asking who gets to belong in Greek mythology. Read our blog about this here: www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/a-mode...

Join us for a webinar to launch the findings of our survey! We carried out a survey for civil society to understand how people and organisations are being impacted by legal and regulatory changes to the definition of sex and gender. Sign up here: forms.gle/DowD8qqXNkJM...

Today we honour the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. A moment that reshaped history and ignited a global movement for queer liberation. Stormé DeLarverie, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera lit the first sparks of resistance and their legacy reminds us that Pride has always been a protest.

What was Section 28?: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-... Listen to our Proudcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6msq... Sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

After Norfolk County Council stopped flying the Progress Pride flag, staff have responded with quiet, powerful resistance. Badges on lanyards, rainbow screens in meetings, and a whole lot of pride on display inside County Hall.

Shibden Hall, the home of Anne Lister, Britain’s first modern lesbian and a global LGBTQ+ icon, can’t fly a Pride flag during Pride Month… because it “only represents some people”? Hear more about Anne Lister with writer, Jennifer Van Gessel in our Proudcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/0Lxb...

So... instead of listening, supporting, or even just respecting LGBTQ+ people during Pride month, some leaders in the US decided June needed a “rebrand”? Calling it “nuclear family month” or “fidelity month” doesn’t magically erase queer people, our histories or our families.

Millwalls groundbreaking Pride Playbook is a bold step forward, helping clubs build meaningful partnerships with LGBTQ+ teams, create safe spaces and champion inclusion at every level of the game. Find out more here: www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/2026/ju...

Pride Month isn’t just a celebration, it’s a reminder of the fight, the progress and the work still to be done. From Stonewall to today, the LGBTQ+ community continues to stand strong in the face of challenges. Pride honours the past whilst moving toward a more inclusive future.

With Pride month approaching, events across the UK and Ireland are under way. Pride offers life-saving visibility, builds community, and fuels activism for LGBTQ+ rights. Celebrating diversity challenges prejudice, boosts mental health, and highlights the need to protect rights.

Durham Pride refused to be stopped after the County Council cut all funding for the event. The local community and Trade unions across the county stepped in, raising even more than the funding that was cut. Durham Pride returns 30 May - louder, prouder and bigger than ever!

Oscar Wilde, one of literature’s wittiest voices, was sentenced in 1895 to two years of hard labor under laws that criminalised homosexuality. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” View some more of Oscar Wilde's quotes here: www.penguin.co.uk/discover/art...

Transgender Europe and ILGA-Europe have produced a map thats shows the best and worst places for trans rights across Europe with Iceland being at the top. View the map here: transrightsmap.tgeu.org/map #TransRights #Equality #LGBTQIA #HumanRights #Europe #Progress #Inclusion

According to the @ilgaeurope Rainbow Map, the UK has dropped from 16th to 22nd place in Europe’s latest LGBTQ+ rights rankings, continuing a steady decline from its top spot back in 2015. View the full map here: rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org #LGBTQRights #Equality #RainbowMap #HumanRights #UK

At Proud Changemakers, our position is clear: we stand for trans inclusion and oppose discrimination in all forms. Inclusion matters. Dignity matters. Community matters. Read our full statement here: www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/what-y...

Our Campaign Lead, Catherine Goodall has written a blog that discusses the recent developments in the EHRC challenge. Read it on our website here: www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/what-y...

Over the last month we have been running a survey to help us better understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations are being affected by legal and regulatory changes on the definition of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. The survey closes tomorrow. So share your thoughts and experiences with us: buff.ly/PCOTbY7

Lynn Ann Conway was an American computer scientist, engineer, and transgender rights activist. She worked at IBM and Xerox PARC pioneering microchip design before becoming a professor. After her retirement in 1999 she became an activist for trans rights until her death in 2024. buff.ly/ur7jrfa

George Washington Carver, a pioneering agricultural scientist, revolutionized farming for poor farmers through his research on soil conditions and plant cultivation. Though he never publicly addressed his sexuality, he lived his final years with his assistant, Curtis Austin Jnr. buff.ly/evUs0dr

Alan L. Hart was a pioneering figure whose work in radiology helped save thousands from tuberculosis, a deadly disease in the early 20th century. In 1918, he became the first transgender man in the U.S. to undergo surgery. buff.ly/4RIiwRO #translivesmatter #pride #lgbthistorymonth #lgbtqia

Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code during World War II, significantly shortening the war and saving lives. Turing faced persecution for his sexuality, undergoing hormone treatment after a 1952 charge of "gross indecency." He died from cyanide poisoning in 1954. #lgbthistorymonth

Nergis Mavalvala, an openly gay Pakistani-American, played a key role in detecting gravitational waves from merging black holes, confirming Einstein's theory and enhancing cosmic understanding. She promotes LGBTQ representation in STEM and opposes social inequities. More info: buff.ly/HsIngf7

Astronaut Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space aboard the Challenger. She joined NASA in 1978 and became the third woman in space. Ride remains the youngest American astronaut to travel to space at age 32. She passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2012.

LGBT+ History Month 2026 in the UK will celebrate Science & Innovation, highlighting LGBTQ+ contributions to STEM, both past and present. February will shine a light on trailblazers, underlining the importance of visibility in these fields. #LGBThistorymonth

We have launched a survey to understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations in civil society are being affected by legal and regulatory changes on the definition of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Share your thoughts and experiences with us by completing the survey using the link below: lnkd.in/exjDw22C

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Chair Heather Paterson reflects on nearly erased stories, including LGBTQIA+ individuals persecuted under Nazi rule. Remembering them is an act of justice, highlighting that LGBTQIA+ communities still face global persecution. www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/holoca...

We have launched a survey to understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations in civil society are being affected by legal and regulatory changes on the definition of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Click the link to complete the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us for a webinar to launch our new survey! We are launching a survey for civil society. This webinar will introduce us and the survey, and show you how to get involved. Wednesday 14th January 4-5pm online. Sign up here: forms.gle/wtao7Eh9Ebrz....