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From San Francisco to Switzerland, LGBT people and their allies are combating homophobia with public displays of affection. Photos are popping up from events celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia where gays and lesbians are holding kiss-in events around the world:


Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Melbourne, Australia

Paris, France

Beirut, Lebanon

Manchester, England

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