Pink News: 85 nations sign UN statement defending LGBT people
In what gay advocates described as “a stunning development for the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” 85 nations signed a pro-gay statement that was read out by Colombia’s representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 22.
The statement “express(es) concern at continued evidence in every region of acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity” and “call(s) on states to take steps to end acts of violence, criminal sanctions and related human rights violations committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
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utterly disappointed with the Philippines for failing to take part in this. it all boils down to respect. it all boils...
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It warms my heart to see this, we’re one step closer to equality.
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