Tag: sexual orientation
UNGA Adopts Resolution on Free and Fair Elections With Second Ever Mention of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
During the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Third Committee adopted the resolution «Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratisation and enhancing periodic and genuine elections» including an explicit reference to sexual orientation and gender identity.
UN: Eastern Caribbean States Called Out Over Anti-LGBT Bias
Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis should decriminalise same-sex relations and adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, Human Rights Watch said today.
Norwegian Humanist Association launches «Hate is strong, but love is stronger» campaign
It comes in response to an incident that happened in August in Oslo where 22-year-old Edvin Eriksen was assaulted on a bus because of his sexual orientation.
Aborting Babies Because They’re Gay – Coming Soon to China
New scientific discoveries mean that parents can do some selection regarding the sexual orientation of their children.
Indonesian government departments ban LGBTQ jobseekers
Indonesian government bodies are facing domestic and international criticism after posting job advertisements that ban LGBTQI jobseekers.
American gay employee received less salary, «just like the other females in office»
A former employee of an event company in New York claims to have been fired because of his sexual orientation.