The U.S., British and Canadian embassies in Russia on Friday hung rainbow flags on their buildings in Moscow in honor of LGBT Pride Month celebrated worldwide.

In a joint statement with colleagues from Australia, Iceland and New Zealand, the Western diplomats said the actions affirm the countries` [commitment to protecting the human rights of all individuals, including #LGBTI+ persons."
[Unfortunately, LGBTI+ individuals throughout the world continue to face violence, harassment and discrimination simply because of who they are," the statement reads. [And law enforcement authorities often turn a blind eye to the hate speech and hate crimes that are still prevalent in many countries."

The British Embassy tweeted a photo of its hanging rainbow flag, while the U.S. Embassy`s Twitter showed newly returned Ambassador John Sullivan hoisting the rainbow Flag and the Canadian Embassy`s account showed diplomatic staff posing in front of theirs.

No one should face violence or discrimination for being who they are," the Canadian Embassy in Moscow tweeted.