Gay conference held despite hostile reception

Oct 31, 2007
By Kimberly Kweder

VILNIUS - The International Lesbian and Gay Association held its 11th annual European conference in Vilnius Oct. 24 - 28 despite a hostile reception that included negative statements by city officials, a ban on its flag raising event, an anti-gay demonstration and a smoke bomb attack. More than 250 delegates from 38 European countries came to the event to discuss topics such as developing advocacy strategies, financing, tackling hate crime, human rights and lobbying issues. Among the keynote ...

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