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East Europe Gays,Lesbians March in Show of Pride

Warsaw, Poland (AP) – Hundreds of gays, lesbians and their supporters marched Saturday through the capitals of Poland and Latvia, demanding more rights in Eastern European societies where they still face high levels of intolerance. The parades were supported by the governments of the United States and other Western countries who are pushing for an… Read more »

Baltic Pride in Latvia will not be banned

Gay rights campaigners hail decision not to ban pride event in Riga as a ‘sign of change’ Authorities in Latvia say they will not ban Baltic Pride, despite a crackdown on LGBT rights and attacks on marches across eastern Europe. Riga City Council has told organizers that the Mozaika pride march on 2 June poses… Read more »