Pride month is celebrated every year in June as a tribute to the people who were involved in the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a series of gay liberation protests.
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June 28 is marked as Pride Day every year.
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Even as LGBTQ activists clash with the police and government in various parts of the world, Pride month is supposed to be a celebration of love.
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It is about spreading awareness about LGBTQ rights, sharing experiences and trauma and ensuring civil rights for the community.
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Pride month starts off with celebrations in the form of parades and functions. Many diplomats and top politicians have also taken part in these events across the world.
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As of now, more than 20 countries including Brazil, North Ireland, Luxemburg and Finland recognize same sex relations and marriages.
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In India, same-sex marriages are not recognized but same-sex live in relationships were legalised in 2018.
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In Chennai, to mark the beginning of Pride month, members of the LGBTQ community offer sweets to one another.
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In 2014, transgender people were recognised as a third gender in India.