Gambia: President Should Reject Homophobic Law
Repost from Human Rights Watch (Dakar) – President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia should not sign a new Criminal Code amendment that would increase the punishment for “aggravated homosexuality”…
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International Law and the Uncertainty of Rights for LGBT People
Repost from Human Rights Watch Written by Graeme Reid For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)people the law is a paradox. The law can operate as an instrument…
Read moreUganda’s Constitutional Court Strikes Down Anti-Homosexuality Law
August 1, 2014 — The Council for Global Equality welcomes the decision today by Uganda’s Constitutional Court to strike down that country’s odious “Anti-Homosexuality” Law. The Court determined…
Read moreCouncil Calls for President Obama to Raise LGBT Issues at Africa Summit
In August, President Obama will host the first-ever U.S.- Africa Summit. The theme, “Investing in the Next Generation,” raises the hope that the next generation of LGBT Africans will…
Read moreSupporting LGBT Workplace Equality is Good For Business
The Council for Global Equality welcomes the President’s leadership in signing a new Executive Order to protect LGBT workers in the United States. Now it’s time to apply…
Read moreObama’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…
Read moreTierney 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…
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