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 Rights Council, citing bias against Israel. NPR … [Read more...] about U.S. Withdraws from U.N. Human Rights Council: WATCH
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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 repression, the Treasury Department announced. The … [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 patrons.” Read the report HERE. The city’s gay bars … [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, South Korea has scrapped a planned human rights … [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 death Two publications released yesterday report that … [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 small, domestic issues precedent over bigger, global … [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 authorities will use new online monitoring … [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 Rights office launched "Free and Equal," an … [Read more...] about One Year On: The United Nations LGBT Advocacy Campaign ‘Free And Equal’ – VIDEO
Protests Follow Delay In Greece Civil Partnership Battle
Protesters gathered outside parliament buildings in Greece last Friday following the government’s decision to delay legislating for civil unions for same-sex couples Protesters gathered outside … [Read more...] about Protests Follow Delay In Greece Civil Partnership Battle
Mongolian Government Plans Reform To Combat Hate Crimes
The Mongolian government is set to introduce a number of reforms to address the prevention of hate crimes in the country. In 2012, the National Human Rights Commission reported that almost 80 percent … [Read more...] about Mongolian Government Plans Reform To Combat Hate Crimes
