Gays hold Vilnius conference
VILNIUS - The International Lesbian and Gay Association opened its 11th annual European conference of the in Vilnius on Oct 25.The event is being attended by more than 250 delegates from around 40 European countries, discussing the situation of sexual minorities, their rights and tactics for promoting awareness of homosexual issues.
Among keynote speakers at the event are member of the United Nations Human Rights Committee, Michael O'Flaherty, British Euro MP Michael Cashman, and the Swedish ombudsman against discrimination based on sexual orientation, Hans Yttenrberg.
Organizers of the conference planned to hoist a rainbow flag in Vilnius Town Hall square for the duration of the event, but the municipality of the Lithuaniancapital cited safety concerns as a reason to refuse the request.
Lithuania, alonmg with neighboring Poland is regularly ranked among the most homophobic nations in the European Union (EU).
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