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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Leicester

Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

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Organizers of the Paris Olympics, who gave rainbow colors to their logo Wednesday to mark the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, aren't limiting themselves to promises of inclusive Games next year. They say they also intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a broader message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France, too.

As the French capital set out plans for a Pride House that will celebrate LGBTQ people during the Olympics and Paralympics, organizers pledged that Olympians and campaigners will be given “plenty of opportunities” to speak for LGBTQ rights at next year's event.

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