Tag: UN Human Rights Council
Israel Should Allow Adoption by Same-Sex Couples
This week, the Israeli government opposed a petition submitted by the Association of Israeli Gay Fathers requesting that common-law and same-sex couples be allowed to adopt. The government said that it opposed changing the law because adoption by same-sex couples would place an “additional burden” on the child.
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.
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution supporting LGBT rights
September 26, UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution supporting LGBT rights