Tag: LGBT rights
LGBT Elected Officials Agree in Closed-Door Session to Use Collective Power to Oppose Anti-Equality Agenda of Trump Administration
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.
Peter Tatchell awarded Albert Medal 2016 for human rights activism
The Albert Medal 2016 has been awarded to LGBT and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation.
Homophobic African countries ask UN suspend LGBT expert
African countries on Friday demanded that the appointment of a new UN expert on LGBT rights be suspended, saying his mission to report on anti-gay violence had nothing to do with human rights.
Philippines: Women, LGBT urged to fight bigotry
Rep. Geraldine Roman of Bataan, Philippines first transgender lawmaker, called on women and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community to resist discrimination.
Why Is Germany So Divided On Gay Rights?
Despite overwhelming public approval, Germany still prohibits same-sex marriage. So why is the nation so behind on LGBT rights?
Sri Lanka: Anti-LGBTI abuses exposed by Human Rights Watch
LGBTI group Equal Ground speaks out & urges reform.