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In the extreme, extending refuge to minorities fleeing the oppressive regime. More long term, advocacy, both diplomatic and popular, for the cause of said minorities. Material and moral support for local movements doing the same. The gay pride movement is an excellent example.

Ultimately, if a society doesn't adjust its views to accept its members, there's very little you can do. The only thing that works is convincing that society that it should change. Sanctions or wars won't get parents to accept their gays sons or daughters, even if they miraculously succeeded in changing some laws.




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