Despite fears of violence in a country where homophobia is widespread and socially acceptable, hundreds of gay rights activists in Ukraine held the first ever gay pride march in the country on Saturday. "This can be considered a historic day," Elena Semyonova, a representative of the organisers, said after the event. "We felt like we were full-fledged citizens whose rights are respected," she told AFP. The march went ahead despite strong public ...Sunday, 26 May 2013
Gay Rights Activists in Ukraine Hold First Ever Gay Pride Match in the Country
Despite fears of violence in a country where homophobia is widespread and socially acceptable, hundreds of gay rights activists in Ukraine held the first ever gay pride march in the country on Saturday. "This can be considered a historic day," Elena Semyonova, a representative of the organisers, said after the event. "We felt like we were full-fledged citizens whose rights are respected," she told AFP. The march went ahead despite strong public ...
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