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Gay rights

February 17, 2010

In many countries, even in Europe, homosexuals don't enjoy the same rights as other citizens. Some are outright persecuted. Deutsche Welle takes a closer look at the issues facing gays around the world.

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Young participants wave rainbow-colored flag, a symbol of the gay rights movement during a parade in downtown Hong Kong
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In many countries, even in Europe, homosexuals don't enjoy the same rights as other citizens. Some are outright persecuted. Deutsche Welle takes a closer look at the issues facing gay men and lesbians around the world.

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