April 19, 2024

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ΕΛΤΑ: an exclusive series of stamps dedicated to LGBT people

Hellenic Post is strongly against homophobia with a colorful new stamp series, which will be available from Thursday 10 June.

ΕΛΤΑ expresses solidarity with members of the LOATKI + community and declares its support, absolute acceptance and tolerance for sexual minorities. Greek anti-homophobia stamps issued for the first time.

The special exclusive series “LGBTQI + We Support You” includes a booklet with four stamps worth 4 euros. Reportedly, the stamps will be available for purchase starting Thursday, June 10.

As stated in ΕΛΤΑ, although this action is just a “voice in the desert”, philatelic products in various ways proved that they are a bearer of culture and a messenger of important messages to society around the world.

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International abbreviation LGBT + (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) or GLBT + (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender).

In 1996, a new version of the acronym was adopted, with the addition of the letter K (LOATK + (LGBTQ +). It can be used in combination with LGBTQI + to cover as many gay, gender reassigned and asexuals as possible.

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