Combatting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity - Feature stories
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UN taps celebrity power in fight against homophobia
Pop singer Ricky Martin and the “Princess of Africa” Yvonne Chaka Chaka stand with UN chief Ban Ki-moon to call for an end to violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
13-12-2012 |
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Born Free and Equal
A new publication of the UN Human Rights Office sets out the source and scope of State obligations under international human rights law to protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
14-09-2012 |
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A stain on our collective conscience
UN Secretary-General BAN Ki-moon calls on members of the Human Rights Council and “all people of conscience” to act now to put an end to violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
07-03-2012 |
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Combating homophobic violence against women
A combination of legal reforms and public education needed to combat discrimination and violence against lesbians, bisexual women and transgender persons.
01-03-2012 |
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Ending impunity for homophobic killings
UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay welcomes the findings of a court in South Africa, which has handed down long sentences to a group of men found guilty of the brutal murder of a teenager who was living openly as a lesbian.
08-02-2012 |
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Call for States to tackle homophobic bullying
Homophobic bullying of children and young people constitutes a serious human rights challenge that States have a legal obligation as well as moral responsibility to address.
14-12-2011 |
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Courage is our virtue and freedom is our goal
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera receives the prestigious Martin Ennals Award for human rights defenders.
13-10-2011 |
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Equal rights for everyone, whomever they love
“Think again,” urges UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay, in a new video message, to those opposed to equal rights for LGBT people.
6 May 2011 |
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Laws criminalizing homosexuality are incompatible with international human rights standards and fuel homophobia
Homophobia, like racism and misogyny, is a prejudice born of ignorance, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
10-03-2011 |
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Human Rights defender in Mozambique finds a voice
Danilo de Silva Mussagy, a human rights defender from Mozambique, says his own experience motivated him to work to end discrimination against individuals on the basis of their sex or sexual orientation.
05-01-2011 |
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, pledges support for decriminalization of homosexuality
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, pledges to “rally support for the decriminalization of homosexuality everywhere in the world.”
21-12-2010 |
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Defending sexual diversity in South America
2010 marked a milestone for gay rights in South America with Argentina becoming the first country to legislate for same sex marriage
09-12-2010 |
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Taking a stand against homophobia
UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay renews call for worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality and action to counter homophobic violence and discrimination
24-11-2010 |
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Ending Violence and Criminal Sanctions on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
23-09-2010 |
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