Events and marches were held across the globe on Thursday to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Countries to take part included Cuba, which has recently taken steps to account for the persecution of LGBTQ people in the 1960s and ’70s. U.S. activist Anna Dorman was in Cuba to take part.

Anna Dorman: “We’re very happy and excited to be here. We’re very impressed with how open the community is to both us and to discuss this theme, which we think is very important. We’re here in solidarity with the people of Cienfuegos and the people of Cuba to really promote education and awareness and consciousness raising so that we reduce homophobia and increase openness to diversity.”