Articles by ILGA
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Universal Decriminalization of Homosexuality a Human Rights Imperative — Ban Ki-moon
ILGA – TRANSCEND Media Service,
27 Dec 2010
Noting that over 70 countries still consider homosexuality a crime, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today [10 Dec 2010] appealed for its complete and universal decriminalization, stressing that human rights must always trump cultural attitudes and societal strictures.
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ILGA,
20 Dec 2008
In a powerful victory for the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 66 nations at the UN General Assembly today [Dec 18/08] supported a groundbreaking statement confirming that international human rights protections include sexual orientation and gender identity. It is the first time that a statement condemning rights abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
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ILGA Files,
13 Dec 2008
Statement affirms promise of Universal Declaration of Human Rights As the world celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the UN General Assembly will hear a statement in mid-December endorsed by more than 50 countries across the globe calling for an end to rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender […]
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