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Feb 2023
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Iranians march in Melbourne Pride Parade...

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Tens of thousands of people have taken part in the annual Midsumma Pride march in Melbourne to celebrate the LGBTIQ+ community. For the first time, the march featured a group of Iranians, who spoke about their fear for the safety of friends and activists back home. 
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