Last week, LGBT pride took place in Warsaw

From the Huffington Post:

Homosexuality was a taboo throughout the communist era and that hostility lingers today, despite a growing sense of openness in the region since several of its countries joined the European Union in 2004. 

About 2,500 people turned out in Warsaw while some 400 braved rain and hail to march in Riga. The demonstrations are among many gay pride events taking place in June across Europe and elsewhere. 

Both the Warsaw and Riga marches required massive police protection. Previous gay pride parades in the Baltics and Poland have been marred by violence and heckling from protesters, though this year the opponents were few and calm. 

Ola Osinska, a 28-year-old who held hands with another woman during the Warsaw parade, said she has been attacked in the city three times for being a lesbian. 

"It's even worse in small Polish towns," Osinska said. "And even though I have been beaten three times, I am here today because I want to show that I will not hide."

Another great thing about the Obama administration is that American ambassadors to countries like Poland have become very supportive of the LGBT throughout the world, helping gay rights organizations with programs, speakers, and support.  Again, from the Huffington Post:

The U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Lee Feinstein, expressed his solidarity for Warsaw's participants though he was out of town. He was among diplomats of about 10 Western countries who signed a letter supporting equal rights for gays and lesbians.