Brazilian Congresswoman Erika Hilton among participants
City's mayor, deputy mayor opened parade on Thursday
Woolworths South Africa to continue selling LGBTQ-specific merchandize
"We feel that the rights of our community are sliding backwards and we acknowledge that the fight is far from over"
“Once the government is formed we will support Marriage Equality (Act), Gender Identity (Act) and several others, including welfare”
Anti-LGBTQ violence reported after event
Latvia’s neighbors have also been slow to advance LGBT rights, although Estonia’s government is expected to advance a same-sex marriage bill
South African organizations criticize government's silence
The judge said more people have become supportive of recognizing same-sex marriage, & the reasoning behind excluding it is becoming "shaky"
Long-time president won re-election on Sunday
