Author: LGBTnewswire.eu
USA : 46 years ago, the Court struck down all bans on interracial marriage
On the 46th anniversary of the landmark Loving v. Virginia decision from the Supreme Court, today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is calling on the Court to once again expand freedom for Americans by striking down bans on marriage for lesbian and gay couples as well as the Defense of Marriage Act.
New EU asylum rules will better protect LGBT people
Today the European Parliament adopted a new version of the European Union law on asylum procedures. The text contains notable improvements for LGBT asylum-seekers.
HRC President to LDS Church Leaders: Stand Up for Non-Discrimination Protections
Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin is calling on Utah lawmakers and leaders within the Church of Latter-day Saints to support federal workplace protections that would ensure no American could be fired simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
EU supports proposal to work on health and well-being of LGBTI people
On 29 May 2013, the European Union was united behind a strong position at the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the need to address health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people.
New Reports Show Support for Non-Discrimination Laws
The evidence that LGBT equality is good for business is mounting according to two new reports released yesterday.
HRC Calls for Pro-Equality Senate Appointee from Christie
Following the passing of longtime LGBT ally Senator Frank Lautenberg, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin has called on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to appoint a successor who shares Lautenberg’s commitment to equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.