Global LGBTQ+ rights have made significant progress in the past few decades, but queer people still have to fight for them.
Pride month saw several high-profile incidents of violence against queer people. These events serve as stark reminders of the fact that LGBTQ+ people continue to fight for equality and safety.
Ari Shapiro, NPR’s Ari Shapiro, spoke to three diplomats who are responsible for LGBTQ+ issues.
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