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Facing the Myths: LGBT Voices from the Middle East and North Africa
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people living in the Middle East and North Africa share their responses to myths and stereotypes about LGBT people in the region on a new video and special feature released today by the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) and Human Rights Watch.
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Paint the Town Rainbow
Organisers of one of the UK’s largest free LGBTQ+ festivals are inviting people to join a colourful procession taking to the streets of Newcastle this summer.
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MEPs to Commission: call on Georgia to protect Tbilisi Pride
Georgia is about to host its first-ever Pride March, under threat of attacks by far right LGBTIphobic groups and the Orthodox Church. However Georgian authorities refuse to provide adequate protect to Tbilissi Pride March, due to take place on Saturday 22 June.
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Angel of the North takes pride of place
A North East LGBTQ+ charity is helping people to wear their pride on their sleeves this summer.
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New Draft Treaty Affirms Protection for Women and LGBTIQ People Rights Organisations Applaud the Move
A coalition of human rights organizations, led by MADRE, Outright Action International and CUNY Law School, have announced a historic victory for the power of international law to extend protection to all victims of atrocities.
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GTR confirms enhanced services for Brighton & Hove Pride 2019
As the countdown to the most colourful weekend on the south coast continues, rail provider Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has confirmed plans for extra Saturday train services to help visitors to the city get home from Brighton & Hove Pride 2019 weekend, this summer.