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Pride worldwide: How some countries restrict and embrace celebration

Published 6:46 AM EDT, Mon June 1, 2026

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Pride worldwide: How some countries restrict and embrace celebration

Highlighting the importance of visibility and solidarity this pride month, CNN’s Ben Hunte speaks with Maria Sjödin, Executive Director of OutRight International about the issues the LGBTQ community faces worldwide.

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JUNE 25: A woman is arrested by police after gathering to support the LGBT Pride March on June 25, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. The 2017 LGBT Pride March was banned by authorities for the third year. Organisers defied the order and people attempted to march to Taksim Square but were met by a heavy police presence and the crowd was dispersed by tear gas and several people were arrested. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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