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A dozen UN agencies issue unprecedented call for LGBT rights
The statement says violence and discrimination against LGBT individuals have far-reaching effects on society and even economic growth.
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US government says it will now use the term ‘sexual rights’
Goups have argued for years that the U.S. should show global leadership on the rights of people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
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Islamic State claims 30 people were killed for sodomy
The head of an international gay rights organization is telling the U.N. Security Council that the Islamic State extremist group has executed at least 30 people for sodomy.
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US, Chile put spotlight on extremist attacks on LGBT people
At least 76 countries retain laws used to harass people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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UN expresses concern over LGBT rights in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey –— The U.N. has expressed concern over a spate of violent and discriminatory acts against Turkey’s LGBT community and called on the country to combat homophobic acts and uphold gay rights. The statement from the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday follows a violent police crackdown last month on a gay […]
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UN Human Rights commissioner: LGBT people are victims of violent abuse all over the world
The U.N. human rights chief said in a new report that lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people are victims of “pervasive, violent abuse, harassment and discrimination” in all regions of the world and cites hundreds of hate-related killings.
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United Nations rebuffs Russia resolution, approves benefits for spouses of gay staffers
The U.N. budget committee has approved Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s plan to give benefits to all spouses of gay U.N. staffers who are legally wed in a defeat for Russia and opponents of same-sex marriage.
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Russia moves to stop United Nations staff benefits for married, same-sex couples
Russia has asked a United Nations General Assembly committee to vote on its proposal to stop the world body extending staff benefits to all married same-sex couples.
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UN secretary general, Austria’s Conchita Wurst call for end to LGBT bias
VIENNA — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has joined Austrian cross-dressing pop star Conchita Wurst in calling for an end to bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Wurst teamed up with Ban on Monday on the sidelines of a U.N. conference to deliver their message of tolerance.
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United Nations chief shows off his purple tie, socks in observance of Spirit Day
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has responded to the call to “go purple” on Spirit Day to show solidarity with LGBT youths who face bullying and discrimination. The U.N. chief pointed to his purple tie at a press conference Thursday and then picked up his right trouser leg to show off his matching purple sock.