Stonewall turns 30 #ComeOutForLGBT
We were founded 30 years ago by a group of people who wanted to break down barriers to equality.
Back in 1989, a piece of legislation called Section 28 had just been passed. It effectively banned conversations about same-sex relationships in school, forcing LGBT teachers into the closet or out of a job and scarring a generation of young LGBT people.
Stonewall was created to fight this discrimination.
Over the past 30 years we’ve made a big difference to the lives of LGBT people here and around the world. In the UK, the LGBT movement has won employment rights. Parenting rights. Partnership rights. An equal age of consent.
To celebrate this, we’ve picked our favourite 30 moments of equality and we’ll be highlighting these ‘star’ moments throughout this year.
There’s lots for us to celebrate – but there’s also lots for us to do before we achieve our mission of acceptance without exception.
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Celebrating 30 years
As part of Stonewall’s 30th birthday celebrations, we have picked some of the key moments for LGBT people and their families in the last 30 years. What about you - what's your #LGBTmoment?
See the full list of moments we've chosen from the last 30 years.
We spoke to Caprice and Holly about their marriage and what it meant to share their special day with friends and family.
"I’m also grateful for the fact that, 20 years ago, I had a role model who showed me it was possible to serve in the military and be trans."
We spoke to Richard and Lewis about adopting their two children, and how they are boosting acceptance of LGBT families.
Suzanna shares her insights into building a strong movement for LGBT equality, and why progress for LGBT inclusion in healthcare should be something we all strive for.
"I dream of a world where people can grow and develop their own personal characteristics without fear of repercussions, violence or judgement."
"I wanted to share our story because there still isn’t enough visibility for LGBT families."
'I believe that non-binary identities are still unrepresented in the media, but despite that we are here and we are valid.'
Hold an Equali-Tea
Getting a group of people together over a cup of tea is a great way to start conversations about LGBT equality. Whether jasmine, Earl Grey or English breakfast is your bag, why not have a go at raising money at your next tea morning, meeting or party? Make it more than just a bake sale and support our work towards acceptance without exception. We will send you a free fundraising pack when you sign up!
I want to organise an Equali-TeaOur History
On 24 May 1988 a new piece of legislation called Section 28 was passed, posing a major threat to LGBT equality. It effectively banned conversations about same-sex relationships in schools and forced many LGBT teachers into the closet or out of a job. It deprived LGBT young people of role models and scarred generations.
Exactly a year later, we were founded to fight this discrimination.