LGBT trends in Africa
In the context of Secretary Clinton’s recent speech on LGBT rights, where she emphatically declared that “gay rights are human rights” and welcomed four LGBT activists from Africa…
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LGBT Pride Celebration Event at U.S. State Department
Watch the full event including welcome statements from GLIFAA board president Bob Gilchrist, a speech from USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah, an introduction from the Secretary’s of State…
Read moreGetting the Best of Both Worlds – Progress on Global LGBT Issues
It was hard to keep a dry eye when Secretary of State Clinton introduced four LGBT activists from Uganda, Malawi, Cameroon, and South Africa to a packed auditorium…
Read moreEuropean Parliament welcome EU’s adoption of equality toolkit
James Sanders | news.PinkPaper.com | Wednesday, 30 June 2010 The European Parliament has welcomed the European Union’s adoption of a toolkit to promote and protect gay and lesbian…
Read moreCouncil Representatives Join Secretary Clinton, USAID Administrator Shah to Discuss LGBT Human Rights
Secretary Clinton and USAID Administrator Shah spoke about integrating LGBT human rights with U.S. foreign policy in a State Department briefing on Tuesday, June 22. Following keynote remarks…
Read moreThe Council for Global Equality submits shadow report to the U.S. Department of State
This week, the Council for Global Equality, together with Global Rights, Human Rights Campaign, Human Rights First, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Immigration Equality submitted a shadow…
Read moreIn The Life – Intersections of Church and State
Watch this months In The Life documentary on how religious organizations are using their money and influence to sanction homophobia around the world. Mark Bromley of the Council…
Read morePresidential Proclamation–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
The White House as issued a proclamation commemorating June as LGBT Pride Month. Read the full proclamation here
Read moreHomophobia is Defeated but Not Yet Deterred: Next Steps in the Struggle for Equality in Uganda and Beyond
Reports from Uganda this week suggest that the notorious “Anti-Homosexuality” bill, which has been pending in the country’s parliament since last year, may finally be quashed. The head…
Read moreViolence as Lithuania gay pride march goes ahead
From BBC News Police fired tear gas and arrested at least 12 people as opponents of Lithuania’s first gay pride parade threw stones and fireworks at marchers. Hundreds…
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