Obama’s Evangelical Gravy Train
Repost from The Nation by Andy Kopsa Despite the president’s promise to cut funding to discredited HIV and pregnancy prevention programs, taxpayer dollars are still bankrolling anti-gay, anti-choice…
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Tierney Introduces Bipartisan International Human Rights Defense Act
From the Office of John F. Tierney Bill would make LGBT equality a critical U.S. international human rights priority WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John F. Tierney (D-MA),…
Read moreVideo: Secretary Kerry Delivers Remarks at the GLIFAA Pride Event
If you cannot see the video please follow this link On June 19, Secretary of State, John Kerry addressed the audience at the LGBT+ Pride in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA)…
Read moreThe Department of State Joins the World in Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
Repost from the U.S. Department of State The Department of State joins the world in celebrating LGBT Pride Month and reaffirms its commitment to the promotion and protection…
Read moreThe Council for Global Equality Welcomes the White House Efforts to Protect Human Rights in Uganda
The Council for Global Equality welcomes today’s White House announcement of new, concrete steps in our country’s bilateral relationship with Uganda in response to President Museveni’s decision to…
Read moreFurther U.S. Efforts to Protect Human Rights in Uganda
Statement from The White House Written by Grant Harris and Stephen Pomper Our hopes for a more peaceful and just world depend on respect for the rights and…
Read moreU.S. Agency for International Development Releases its LGBT Vision for Action
“This Vision outlines our Agency’s commitment—both in Washington and abroad—to include LGBT considerations in every area of our work, and in every place we work.” – Rajiv Shah,…
Read moreAdvancing the Human Rights of LGBT Persons in Partnership With the Private Sector
Reblog from DipNote, written by Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski Last week during a reception held in the Treaty Room of the Department of State, I was proud to…
Read moreCouncil for Global Equality Co-Sponsoring Two Films at the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival
The Council for Global Equality is proud to be a Frameline Community Sponsor for the 38th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival taking place in San Francisco from June 19 through…
Read moreMore than 170 International Groups Demand Protection of LGBT Free Expression
On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) over 170 organizations from all over the world (including The Council for Global Equality) call on states to protect LGBT…
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