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In June, the whole world celebrates Pride Month – the month of protection of the rights of the LGBT community. Activists flock to the main squares of cities and organize equality marches. There are still problems with the protection of LGBT rights in Ukraine. Cases of attacks on community members hardly ever reach the courts. They are often classified under other articles that are not related to hate crimes.

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