North Cyprus celebrates first gay parade

Cyprus’ first-ever gay pride parade will be held in Nicosia on 31 May and it will become part of the 15-day Cyprus Pride festival.

The festival started on 17 May, which is the international day against homophobia and transsexuality, and will include a film festival, an art exhibition, a series of open discussions, as well as an anti-homophobia and anti-bullying education campaign using the Cyprus Youth Council.

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