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Live Webchat with Will Young on Mumsnet's/Stonewall's new campaign to tackle homophobic language, TODAY, 12PM - 1PM

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KateHMumsnet · 18/11/2013 12:55

We're delighted to announce that Will Young will be joining us for a webchat on Tuesday 19 November at midday, to talk about our Gay. Let's Get Over It campaign in partnership with Stonewall. The campaign, fronted by Will and supported by Mumsnet, uses new posters and guidance to tackle homophobic language and address the misuse of the word 'gay'.

With an 11-year career encompassing multi-platinum albums, live tours, acting in both film and TV and a foray into film production behind him, Will Young is one of the most lauded and recognisable figures in the British contemporary arts scene. We're very happy to welcome him to Mumsnet.

Of Gay. Let's Get Over It, Will said:
"The word gay is currently used as one of the worst insults by young people of all ages in Britains schools. It's clear from the shocking levels of self-harm and suicide among gay young people that we're failing an entire generation. It's time to take a stand, and put a stop to this deeply damaging use of homophobic language."

We hope you'll join us to talk about what we can do to stamp out language that is demeaning, hurtful and offensive to so many.

Thanks,
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Live Webchat with Will Young on Mumsnet's/Stonewall's new campaign to tackle homophobic language, TODAY, 12PM - 1PM
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RowanMumsnet · 19/11/2013 12:00

@TiggyD

That's Stonewall, the GBL organisation. Not GBLT. They dropped the 'T' for 'trans' a few years ago. They then nominated a transphobic writer for one of their awards. Then a couple of years later they did it again. Then this year for a GBL footballers campaign, they teamed up with Paddy Power, a company that got into trouble for a transphobic telly advert.

I agree with the subject of the campaign, but I would never recommend anyone to get involved with Stonewall in any way.

Hello

We asked Stonewall to address this point and this is their response:

'Stonewall has always been a lesbian, gay and bisexual charity since it was founded, focusing on sexual orientation rather than gender identity. We work hard to ensure our work is inclusive of anyone who identifies as lesbian, gay or bisexual – regardless of their age, race, faith, disability, gender or gender identity. Last September we held a roundtable discussion where Stonewall and a wide range of trans activists and organisations came together to explore areas where we can share information and work together in the future. At this roundtable discussion we engaged in discussions to establish whether Stonewall should extend its charitable remit to include lobbying on behalf of trans people. There was a strong consensus across organisations present that this would not be the right approach to securing trans equality. Stonewall's charitable remit does, however, remain under constant consideration. In 2011, for example, our remit was extended to lobby for gay equality internationally for the first time. We are keen to work with and support trans organisations wherever possible and regularly signpost calls from our information service to trans organisations such as The Gender Trust and Gender Matters.'

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KatieMumsnet · 19/11/2013 12:04

Welcome Will - thanks for joining us - we're really pleased to be teaming up with Stonewall on such an important campaign.

Thanks for making time for us from sunny(?) Hull, we'll get cracking with the questions from Mumsnetters now.

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KatieMumsnet · 19/11/2013 12:06

Hi iscagill you're in the right place. Sadly no live streaming of Will (although check out our twitter feed shortly for a pic), but you can read all the questions and Will's answers here.

K

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RowanMumsnet · 19/11/2013 12:06

@iscagill

where van I view the live Web chat happening now?

Hi there iscagill: we don't have a webcam feed we're afraid. The webchat will be happening in text form on this thread - you just need to keep refreshing the page and you'll see the answers appearing before you.

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KatieMumsnet · 19/11/2013 12:56

Hi all

Will has really kindly said he'd like to stay for a bit longer, to get through as many questions as poss. Thanks so much . And for those on a nostalgia trip - Will's previous encounter with Mumsnet users.

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RowanMumsnet · 19/11/2013 13:02

Thought you might like to see a picture of Will tapping away

Live Webchat with Will Young on Mumsnet's/Stonewall's new campaign to tackle homophobic language, TODAY, 12PM - 1PM

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KatieMumsnet · 26/11/2013 10:11

Hi All

Just thought you might want to see this video - Will Young doing sterling work talking about the Get Over It campaign on Newsnight.

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