France to host the International Congress of Gay Pride for first time

by Beatrice Credi - 2016.10.13

For the first time France will host the International Congress for Gay Pride. Until October 16th, the city of Montpellier will be the point of reference for 200 representatives from around the world who have participated in historic events that were created to celebrate the pride of LGBT. The congress will offer 32 workshops dedicated to a wide range of themes: life for people who are lesbians, gay, bisexual and transexuals in the Maghreb region, prevention of HIV, the organization of the next WolrdPride EuroPride events in 2017 (both will take place in Madrid), sexism, homophobia, and all forms of discrimination. The days planned in Montpellier, that will conclude with a fashion show down the streets in the center of the city also have a symbolic meaning this year. Because the street parade will be the first on French soil, since Gay Pride of Nice was cancelled due to the attacks in that city in July.