A few hundred people from Kosovo's gay and lesbian community held their first ever pride parade Tuesday, May 17, seeking acceptance and respect of their rights in the conservative society. The participants marched under heavy police presence through downtown Pristina, waving rainbow flags to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

Many public figures, including President Hashim Thaçi and the US and British ambassadors to Kosovo, marched at the head of the column to voice support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

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