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United National General Assembly Protects SOGI Independent Expert Mandate

LGBTnewswire.euWorld - LGBTQ RightsDecember 19, 2016

Today in the United Nations General Assembly, a cross-regional group of states affirmed the principles of universal human rights by blocking a hostile attempt to prevent the work established by the UN Human Rights Council of the Independent Expert on Discrimination and Violence based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

Europe - LGBTQ Rights

New report takes stock of fundamental rights in the EU, including LGBTI rights

LGBTnewswire.euEurope - LGBTQ RightsDecember 14, 2016

Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. The report assesses how fundamental rights are implemented in the EU, and what must still be done to reach standards laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

World - LGBTQ Rights

On International Human Rights Day: Global LGBTIQ Activists Urge the Trump Administration to Uphold Human Rights for All

LGBTnewswire.euWorld - LGBTQ RightsDecember 10, 2016

LGBTIQ activists from Iraq, Lebanon, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Sweden, Thailand, and USA gathered at the office of OutRight Action International, formerly the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, in New York City, to discuss the impact of the incoming Trump Administration and urge the President-elect and his administration to maintain US commitment to protecting the human rights of LGBTIQ people globally.

USA - LGBTQ Election

First Openly LGBT Senator Tammy Baldwin Vows to Defend LGBT Equality in the Senate

LGBTnewswire.euUSA - LGBTQ ElectionDecember 9, 2016December 10, 2016

Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), who will join Senate leadership next year, discussed how she will work with Senate colleagues to protect equality under the Trump administration.

USA - LGBTQ Rights

Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning Praises President Obama for Creating World’s Most Inclusive Military

LGBTnewswire.euUSA - LGBTQ RightsDecember 9, 2016

Today, Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, highlighted the importance of having a military that reflects the diverse tapestry of America.

USA - LGBTQ Election

LGBT Elected Officials Agree in Closed-Door Session to Use Collective Power to Oppose Anti-Equality Agenda of Trump Administration

LGBTnewswire.euUSA - LGBTQ ElectionDecember 8, 2016

Today, Victory Institute convened LGBT elected officials from across the nation in a closed-door session to strategies the future of the equality movement under a Trump Administration.

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