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May 21, 2012

Lithuania

Homophobic Law Passed in Lithuania

Stockholm Pride Parade for Latvia and Lithuania © CharlesFred (flickr)

WASHINGTON, Jul 16 (OneWorld.net) - The Lithuanian parliament passed legislation Tuesday that bans the discussion of homosexuality in schools, overturning a presidential veto and drawing concern from human rights advocates that the new law will reinforce homophobia.

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