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Mon30Jun2008

Mexico LGBT March Celebrates 30 Years

07:34 H | Topics: Activism - GLBT - Latin America - Mexico - Society

701628850_d57ea91031.jpgOver the weekend Mexico City's LGBT march -- held each year in the city as a manifestation of solidarity and a chance to decry rights not yet granted to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Mexico -- celebrated its 30th anniversary.

While strides have been made in the movement, like the recognition of civil unions between same sex partners last year, organizers say there is still much to be done. Same sex couples still do not have access to their partner's social security benefits or inheritance.

Image via Skene on Flickr

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