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How can LGBT+ rights figure in Ukraine's future?

A new film highlights the role of LGBT+ Ukrainians in fighting for their country. Is this a chance for them to fight for their rights too?

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Pride celebration returns to Madrid after two-year COVID-19 hiatus

After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Madrid's pride celebrations took place with hundreds of thousands of people joining in.

Turkey

Turkish police break up LGBTQ+ Pride march in Ankara, detain 30 people

Authorities in the Mediterranean country have banned all domestic LGBTQ+ events, citing "security reasons".

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London marks 50 years of Pride

Members and allies of the LGBTQ community take part in a pride march in London, with rainbow flags, hula hoops and headdresses on full display

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World News

Rainbow weekend: Pride events big and small across Europe

From hundreds of thousands of revelers in London to just a handful of people in a small Arctic village, Pride celebrations were in full swing again this weekend across Europe.

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Thousands join pride parades across the world

Tens of thousands take to the streets for pride parades in Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Peru, Philippines and Ukraine.

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Pride March in Warsaw, Oslo a

Tens of thousands of people take part in Pride March in Warsaw, Oslo and Paris.

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Human Pride flag event on Sydney opera steps

One thousand people formed a human Pride flag outside the Sydney Opera.

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Thousands return to march in São Paulo's LGBT pride after COVID hiatus

Several hundred thousand people march in São Paulo's traditional LGBTQ+ pride march under the slogan 'Vote with pride, for a politics that represents us,' in reference to the presidential elections in October.

Italy

Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations

Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities.

Culture news

Supporting trans rights and podcasting: How Suzi Ruffell does comedy

She's got a podcast and a stand-up special on Amazon but how does Suzi Ruffell navigate the world of comedy?

Culture news

How to prove a secret life? LGBTQ+ refugees' plight highlighted

Is it fair for immigration systems in Europe to ask for proof that people are LGBTQ?

Culture news

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians share their stories for mental health this Pride

These LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are speaking out - but why now?

Culture news

Monk, LGBTQ+ activist and celebrity makeup artist: meet Kodo Nishimura

Kodo Nishimura is a Buddhist monk, celebrity makeup artist and LGBTQ+ advocate. To mark the start of Pride month, we sat down with him to discuss his journey to self-acceptance.

Destinations

Where to celebrate Gay Pride in Europe this June

Kyiv Pride will be held in a neighbouring country this year.

Sport

Rare moment as footballer, 17, comes out as gay

The 17-year-old Blackpool player is one of just a few players around the world to come out as gay.

Germany

Germany approves rainbow flags on ministry buildings for LGBT events

The move is intended to end discussions about unclear rules and signal acceptance of diversity.

Sport

Josh Cavallo is only active male top-flight footballer to come out

Josh Cavallo has received global support after becoming the only active male top-flight footballer to come out as gay.

My Europe Series

Fear and loathing in Tbilisi as homophobic attack pain remains raw

ILGA Europe ranked Georgia 32 out of 49 countries in the region over progress around LGBT issues.

Belgium

World Coming Out Day: 'You can tell no-one... they can even kill you'

A Togolese girl who fled her home country due to her sexual orientation describes her experience to Euronews.