Each June, in many cities around the world, Pride marches are organised to celebrate self-acceptance and defend the legal rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and others (LGBT+). In every continent, sexual and gender minorities but also allies get together in these outdoor events to recognize the work of human rights activists and keep on mobilising civil society. But why do these marches always happen in June? Here are 10 things you did not know about it.
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