Ricky Martin also participated in today's Human Rights Day panel at the United Nations, talking to those assembled about his decision to come out. … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin Speaks at UN Forum on Homophobia: VIDEO
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Condemns Oppression of LGBT People at Human Rights Day Forum: REMARKS
Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon offered powerful remarks at a Human Right Day forum earlier today at the United Nations called "Leadership in the … [Read more...] about UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Condemns Oppression of LGBT People at Human Rights Day Forum: REMARKS
UN Ambassador Susan Rice Laments Oppression of LGBT People in International Human Rights Day Statement
Today is International Human Rights Day and UN Ambassador Susan Rice released a statement marking it: On Human Rights Day, we celebrate a simple but … [Read more...] about UN Ambassador Susan Rice Laments Oppression of LGBT People in International Human Rights Day Statement
UN Approves Palestinian Statehood In 138-9 Vote
Palestine now has United Nations statehood. For the first time ever, the international body will recognize Palestine as a "non-member observer … [Read more...] about UN Approves Palestinian Statehood In 138-9 Vote
UN Approves Resolution Condemning Executions Motivated by Anti-LGBT Bias
The United Nations last week approved a resolution condemning executions motivated by anti-LGBT bias, the AP reports: Delegates in New York approved … [Read more...] about UN Approves Resolution Condemning Executions Motivated by Anti-LGBT Bias
News: Michael Urie, Linda Harvey, RuPaul, Israel
Some bad news for gay actor Michael Urie: CBS decided his latest television venture, Partners, based on Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and … [Read more...] about News: Michael Urie, Linda Harvey, RuPaul, Israel
LGBT Activist Raises Red Flag Over UN Group’s ‘Traditional Values’
In response to the UN Human Rights Council's September decision to fight for "tradition values of humankind," Graeme Reid, director of … [Read more...] about LGBT Activist Raises Red Flag Over UN Group’s ‘Traditional Values’
French President François Hollande Tells UN to Decriminalize Homosexuality Around the World: VIDEO
French President François Hollande yesterday made an historic speech to the UN General Assembly, calling on the body to reject the criminalization of … [Read more...] about French President François Hollande Tells UN to Decriminalize Homosexuality Around the World: VIDEO
Obama Condemns Violence Abroad, References Chris Stevens’ Death, Extremist Video in UN Speech: WATCH
President Obama spoke to the 67th UN General Assembly today and opened his speech by recognizing slain Ambassador Chris Stevens and his colleagues, … [Read more...] about Obama Condemns Violence Abroad, References Chris Stevens’ Death, Extremist Video in UN Speech: WATCH
Beyoncé Promises to Leave Her Mark in ‘I Was Here’ VIDEO
Beyoncé dropped a new video for United Nations World Humanitarian Day over the weekend encouraging people around the world to make a difference. The … [Read more...] about Beyoncé Promises to Leave Her Mark in ‘I Was Here’ VIDEO