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Thousands celebrate international lesbian visibility day

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Thursday 8 October was international lesbian visibility day, which saw thousands of queer women celebrate their sexuality.

It is thought lesbian day was first observed in New Zealand in the 1980s although its origins are unclear. Nevertheless, Thursday saw queer women all across the globe celebrate lesbian history and culture, as well as discuss the issues LGBTQ+ women face today.

Many took to Twitter and Instagram to share their support for the lesbian community and share their experiences, including many queer famous figures.Founder of lesbian visibility week and publisher of LGBTQ+ women’s magazine DIVA, Linda Riley, tweeted “Happy International Lesbian Day – To all the lesbians in the world who are striving so hard to make a.

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