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<p>The UK is committed to the principle of non-discrimination on any grounds, including
on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. The FCDO works closely
with a range of civil society organisations, including Stonewall, to defend the human
rights of LGBT+ people around the world. Stonewall is widely recognised as a world-leading
advocate in this space. As co-chair of the Equal Rights Coalition, the UK is working
with Stonewall and two other civil society co-chairs to deliver on our collective
ambition to ensure that all LGBT+ people can live their lives free from the discrimination
and violence that persists today. The following details funding provided to Stonewall
as part of our international programming work:</p><p><strong>2021/22: £80,000; 2020/21:
£140,219; 2019/20: £105,459.55; 2018/19: £101,426</strong></p><p>Projects include:</p><ul><li>Funding
for Stonewall and Kaleidoscope Trust for their role as Equal Rights Coalition co-chair
support.</li><li>Project: Ending LGBT Exclusion in the International Human Rights
System.</li><li>Commonwealth Equality Project.</li><li>Defending the rights of LGBT
people in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus.</li><li>Reducing LGBT Hate
Crime.</li></ul>
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