Though rainbow flags fly outside the gay bars of the Nakwon district of downtown Seoul, participants in Gay Pride rallies have been known to wear masks to avoid identification.

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The Rainbow Project, which lobbies for gay, lesbian and transgender rights, also carries out free testing.

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So hundreds are turning to House of Rainbow, Nigeria's only gay-friendly church, which is flourishing online after almost meeting a violent end two years ago.

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It is believed it will be the first time the rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride, has been displayed in the Isle of Man.

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As Mr Beck was marched away, someone briefly unfurled a rainbow-coloured banner - adopted by gay rights groups as a symbol of pride.

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"I Am Harvey Milk" will be directed by Noah Himmelstein, conducted by Dr. Timothy Seelig, orchestrated by August Eriksmoen and will feature the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus accompanied by the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony.

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Ms. Windsor's story resonated with couples who were among hundreds of gay-marriage supporters gathered outside the high court Wednesday morning, playing music and waving American and rainbow flags.

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