Reply #53: Cuba rallies against homophobia [View All]

[Judi Lynn]

Cuba rallies against homophobia
Posted Sun May 18, 2008 1:33pm AEST

Cuban authorities have joined celebrations marking 'International Day Against Homophobia' in the capital, Havana.

It is only the second time Cuba has officially marked the anniversary of the World Health Organisation's decision to remove homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses.

Several hundred gay men and women gathered at an outdoor cultural centre for a rare display of public solidarity.

Cuba National Assembly president Ricardo Alarcon says he supports the celebrations.

"I think that it's a good initiative. It's an issue that raises concern around the world and I think it's good that in Cuba it is also marked in a proper way," he said.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/18/2248192.htm?section=world