UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon has released a statement through his spokesperson on the situation in Nigeria, where the arrests and torture of gay people … [Read more...] about UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Arrests, Torture of Gays in Nigeria
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News: Stevie Nicks, Zac Efron, Boy Scouts, Benghazi
What you really wanted for Christmas? Singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton got married. And Stevie Nicks officiated. Are gay marriage … [Read more...] about News: Stevie Nicks, Zac Efron, Boy Scouts, Benghazi
News: Stevie Nicks, Zac Efron, Boy Scouts, Benghazi
What you really wanted for Christmas? Singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton got married. And Stevie Nicks officiated. Are gay marriage … [Read more...] about News: Stevie Nicks, Zac Efron, Boy Scouts, Benghazi
UN Human Rights Chief Speaks Out Against India’s Supreme Court Decision Recriminalizing Gay Sex
The head of the United Nation's human rights division has denounced the Supreme Court of India's ruling re-criminalizing gay sex, saying the … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Chief Speaks Out Against India’s Supreme Court Decision Recriminalizing Gay Sex
‘Pride House’ Calls on UN to Denounce Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
An international coalition of LGBT sports and human rights activists have demanded that the United Nations take action to support LGBT people … [Read more...] about ‘Pride House’ Calls on UN to Denounce Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
Russia Reluctantly Rewords Olympic Truce to Appease UN on Gays
The NYT reports on wrangling over verbiage in a resolution called the Olympic Truce, adopted every two years. The Russians, of course, made no mention … [Read more...] about Russia Reluctantly Rewords Olympic Truce to Appease UN on Gays
Desmond Tutu: ‘I Would Refuse To Go To A Homophobic Heaven’
Anglican Archbishop and social rights activist Desmond Tutu made the declaration during the launch of the global public education campaign called … [Read more...] about Desmond Tutu: ‘I Would Refuse To Go To A Homophobic Heaven’
United Nations Launches Global Public Education Campaign For LGBT Rights: VIDEO
On Friday, the United Nations officially unveiled a global public education campaign called 'Free & Equal,' with the goal of increasing … [Read more...] about United Nations Launches Global Public Education Campaign For LGBT Rights: VIDEO
UN Human Rights Office Urges End to Homophobia, Promises ‘Free and Equal’ World: VIDEO
A striking new campaign video from the United Nations human rights office speaks directly about the oppression of LGBT people and features messages … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Office Urges End to Homophobia, Promises ‘Free and Equal’ World: VIDEO
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: Governments Have a Duty to Uphold the Rights of LGBT People — VIDEO
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon spoke out for LGBT rights at the Oslo Conference on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity on Monday, … [Read more...] about UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: Governments Have a Duty to Uphold the Rights of LGBT People — VIDEO