Presidential 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
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Homophobia 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…
Read moreNews from the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2010 (IDAHO).
From our friends at IDAHO Once again, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia will be marked by hundreds of events across all continents and will witness some…
Read moreThe “Us Versus Them” Mentality
Much already has been said by others on Arizona’s new law that would allow – no, require – police officers to infringe on civil liberties in an effort…
Read moreThe International and the Domestic – Where the Worlds Come Together
So much of social justice work occurs in single-issue silos. Even within our own LGBT “single issue,” domestic issues in the United States and the LGBT struggles in…
Read moreUganda’s Anti-homosexuality Bill Remains Pending
Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill remains pending in parliament. The latest edition of Box Turtle Bulletin reports on what may be the bill’s slow demise (follow link below). However, until…
Read moreSevere Human Rights Abuses against LGBT People Documented in State Department Report to Congress
Washington, DC – March 11, 2010 – The Council for Global Equality applauds this year’s State Department human rights report to Congress for underscoring the clear and growing…
Read moreThe Council for Global Equality presents a joint statement emphasizing the ongoing need to protect the basic human rights of LGBT Americans
In December, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law held a groundbreaking hearing on U.S. implementation of human rights treaties. The Council for Global…
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