In many countries across the world, 2015 saw governments take major leaps forward in terms of LGBT equality - from same-sex marriage in Ireland to debates in Westminster over the recognition of transgender people.
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Russian riot policemen detain gay and LGBT rights activist Nikolai Alexeyev (C) during an unauthorized gay rights activists rally in central Moscow on May 30, 2015. Moscow city authorities turned down demands for a gay rights rally. AFP PHOTO/DMITRY SEREB
