Tag: violence
UN Human Rights Council votes for independent expert on LGBT discrimination and violence
In a 23 against 18 vote (6 abstentions)*, the United Nations Human Rights council voted in favour of a resolution condemning violence discrimination against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
UN to appoint first LGBT rights watchdog
The UN Human Rights Council has agreed to appoint an independent investigator to help protect homosexuals and transgender people worldwide from violence and discrimination.
Beyond ISIS – In the Aftermath of Orlando
OutRight Action International is shocked and saddened by the deadly massacre at Latin Night at Pulse Orlando nightclub on 12 June 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
North East Vigil for Orlando Shooting
Members of the North East’s LGBT community are being invited to show their support for victims of the recent gay nightclub attack in Orlando at a special event this weekend.
Leading National Groups Call on Legislators to Reject Appalling Attacks on Transgender Children
As state lawmakers continue to attack transgender children with outrageous and shameful bills, four leading national health, education and child advocacy groups have added their names to the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) letter calling on state lawmakers and governors across the nation to reject the discriminatory bills being promoted in state legislatures targeting transgender children and their fundamental rights.
New HRC Data Shows Dramatic Increase in Americans Who Know Transgender People
Research released on International Transgender Day of Visibility underscores how visibility translates powerfully into positive attitudes toward transgender people.