Two gay men were publicly caned 77 times this week in Indonesia's Aceh province, where extremist Sharia Law is observed. The Guardian reports: … [Read more...] about Two Gay Men Publicly Caned 77 Times in Indonesia
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Mike Pompeo’s Plan for a Hierarchy of Human Rights Could Serve to Undermine Them All – Including LGBTQ and Religious Freedom
In pushing for religion to be given more prominence in U.S. foreign policy concerns, could Secretary of State Mike Pompeo be acting in bad … [Read more...] about Mike Pompeo’s Plan for a Hierarchy of Human Rights Could Serve to Undermine Them All – Including LGBTQ and Religious Freedom
U.S. Withdraws from U.N. Human Rights Council: WATCH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6vF08PUwls U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley announced this afternoon that the U.S. will withdraw from the U.N. Human … [Read more...] about U.S. Withdraws from U.N. Human Rights Council: WATCH
U.S. Sanctions Chechnya Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Under Magnitsky Act Following Anti-Gay Purge
The United States on Tuesday slapped financial sanctions on Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, accusing him overseeing a systematic campaign of deadly … [Read more...] about U.S. Sanctions Chechnya Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Under Magnitsky Act Following Anti-Gay Purge
Philadelphia Human Rights Commission: Gay Bars ‘Created Preferable Environments For White, Cisgender’ Men: VIDEO
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Rights has reprimanded 11 local gay bars for providing “preferable environments for white, cisgender male … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Human Rights Commission: Gay Bars ‘Created Preferable Environments For White, Cisgender’ Men: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Protesters Halt LGBT-Inclusive Seoul Human Rights Charter in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea has scrapped a planned human rights charter offering protections for gay citizens following protests from anti-gay groups Seoul, … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Protesters Halt LGBT-Inclusive Seoul Human Rights Charter in South Korea
Reports Show LGBT People Living Under ISIS Control in Iraq Are ‘At Imminent Risk Of Death’
Two publications released yesterday report that LGBT people in Iraq are experiencing levels of persecution that puts many at imminent risk of … [Read more...] about Reports Show LGBT People Living Under ISIS Control in Iraq Are ‘At Imminent Risk Of Death’
Bill Maher Attacks Political Correctness of ‘Western Liberals’ on Human Rights: VIDEO
On Real Time, Bill Maher delivered a rant aimed at PC 'Western Liberals.' Maher complains that in terms of human rights, we tend to give … [Read more...] about Bill Maher Attacks Political Correctness of ‘Western Liberals’ on Human Rights: VIDEO
Is Egypt Surveilling Social Media To Hunt Down Gay People? – VIDEO
Concerns are mounting in Egypt that authorities will use new online monitoring software to hunt down LGBT people Concerns are mounting in Egypt that … [Read more...] about Is Egypt Surveilling Social Media To Hunt Down Gay People? – VIDEO
One Year On: The United Nations LGBT Advocacy Campaign ‘Free And Equal’ – VIDEO
One Year On: The United Nations Human Rights office "Free and Equal" campaign, launched on July 2013 On July 26th, 2013, the United Nations Human … [Read more...] about One Year On: The United Nations LGBT Advocacy Campaign ‘Free And Equal’ – VIDEO
