United Nations Launches Campaign for LGBT Rights
July 26, 2013 by HRC staff
The human rights office of the United Nations has launched its first campaign to promote tolerance and acceptance of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals around the world.
Continue Reading ►Colombia Recognizes First Same-Sex Civil Union
July 25, 2013 by Carolyn Simon
Civil unions became legal after lawmakers failed to pass a marriage equality bill by June 20.
Continue Reading ►First Foreign Citizens Held Under Russia’s “Propaganda” Law
July 24, 2013 by HRC staff
Four Dutch nationals have become the first foreign citizens to be held under Russia’s discriminatory new “propaganda” law, which makes it a crime to disseminate information about LGBT issues.
Continue Reading ►Violence, Shouts of ‘Kill the Gays’ Disrupt Montenegro’s First Pride Parade
July 24, 2013 by Carolyn Simon
About 200 protesters reportedly threw rocks, bottles and other objects at LGBT activists, who responded to their assailants with shouts of “Kiss the gays.”
Continue Reading ►Chad Griffin Talks LGBT Rights with Voice of America
July 24, 2013 by Charlie Joughin
HRC President Chad Griffin was at the Voice of America today to discuss the state of LGBT rights and marriage equality here in the United States and around the world
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