The Bangkok Pride Association has been honoured by the city of Paris with the International Prize of the City of Paris for its efforts in advancing LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) rights in Thailand.
The Bangkok Pride team was receiving Prix international award from Jean-Luc Romero-Michel, Deputy Mayor of Paris (in white t-shirt with shorts) (Source: Bangkokpost)
Bangkok (VNA/NNT) - The Bangkok Pride Association has been honoured by the city of Paris with the International Prize of the City of Paris for its efforts in advancing LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) rights in Thailand.
The award ceremony was held at the French embassy residence in Bangkok, where Jean-Luc Romero-Michel, deputy mayor of Paris, presented the prize.
Bangkok Pride, the organiser of Thailand’s annual Pride March, was recognised for its active role in promoting LGBTQ rights, including its support for the Marriage Equality Bill currently in the Thai parliament.
The award, part of the “City of Paris Prize for the rights of LGBTQIA people,” was established in 2018 by the International Association of Francophone Mayors to acknowledge the contributions of individuals and groups to the LGBTQ community.
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