Thousands take part in Poland's Pride march
Authored By Akanksha Arora
Published: Jun 19, 2021, 20:48 IST | Updated: Jun 19, 2021, 20:48 IST
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Waiving the pride flag
Participants march during the Warsaw Gay Pride parade in central Warsaw.
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A 'flashpoint' issue
Gay rights have become a flashpoint issue in Poland in recent years under the governing right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, which campaigns against what it calls "LGBT ideology", likening the promotion of gay rights to a form of communism.
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People demonstrate and march
People demonstrate and march with flags during the Warsaw Gay Pride parade in central Warsaw.
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March under the rainbow coloured flag
Participants march under a large rainbow-coloured flag during the Warsaw Gay Pride parade.
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Participants celebrate
Participants celebrate during the Warsaw Gay Pride parade in central Warsaw.
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