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May 18, 2012

Global Events Mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 
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Events and marches were held across the globe on Thursday to mark the
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Countries to take
part included Cuba, which has recently taken steps to account for the
persecution of LGBTQ people in the 1960s and seventies. U.S. activist
Anna Dorman was in Cuba to take part.

Anna Dorman: "We're very happy and excited to be here. We're very
impressed with how open the community is to us and to discuss this theme
which we think is very important. We're here in solidarity with the
people of Cienfuegos and the people of Cuba to really promote education
and awareness and consciousness raising so that we reduce homophobia and
increase openness to diversity."

 

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