For many, it was their first Pride and it was so heart-warming to see their relief and delight in seeing themselves as part of a big LGBT community. We met so many amazing young LGBT people at every Pride, often draped in rainbow, bi and trans flags. And over 2,200 people signed up as campaigners.
This summer we launched our #ByYourSide campaign – a message of solidarity to LGBT people in Britain and abroad that we will work side by side with you, so that everyone, everywhere can be free to be themselves. LGBT people across the world: We Are #ByYourSide Over the summer, many people we spoke to at their local Pride wanted to know more about what they can do to help achieve equality across the world.Ģ. The horrendous mass killing of LGBT people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in June was a stark reminder to the LGBT community around the world that there is still a long way to go before we can truly feel safe being ourselves and loving who we love.
Orlando has really brought people together Our team met thousands of LGBT people and allies, from North Wales to Brighton, Hull to Glasgow, and we learned a few things along the way.ġ. This year we went to 25 Prides – the most we’ve ever been to. Newyddion Blog Communities As the nights draw in and we put on an extra layer of clothing, here at Stonewall we’re all still glowing from a summer of Prides.
