UN Officials Support for Gay Rights an Illegal Act in Some Countries
May 17 2012 9:12 AM ET

UN Official's Pro-LGBT Video Still Illegal in Some Places

By Editors

In observance of today’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay released a video supporting the rights of LGBT people worldwide. Pillay called for the end of criminal laws against homosexuality, saying “We must punish hatred and violence, not love. The best antidote for homophobia and transphobia is to educate adults and children."

Al Sharpton Julian Bond and Other Black Leaders Back Obama
May 12 2012 1:12 PM ET

Al Sharpton, Julian Bond, and Other Black Leaders' Open Letter to Obama

By Diane Anderson-Minshall

Four of the country's most influential African-American leaders issued a joint statement yesterday in support of President Obama's new stance championing marriage equality. Reverend Al Sharpton, president of National Action Network; Julian Bond (pictured here), chairman emeritus of NAACP; Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; and the Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery, president emeritus of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference all signed the following statement:

Whirlpool
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

Whirlpool

By Advocate Contributors

100 years of improving life in the home. Whirlpool Corporation has a long history of support for the LGBT community as the first and only appliance manufacturer to receive a 100 score from the Human Rights Campaign.

Wells Fargo
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

Wells Fargo

By Advocate Contributors

Wells Fargo celebrates 25 years of involvement in the LGBT community.

Volkswagen
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

Volkswagen

By Advocate Contributors

Improving life on the road and in the workplace.

Toyota Moving Forward
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

Toyota: Moving Forward

By Advocate Contributors

Two words that inspire all of us at Toyota to embrace progress and innovation — not just in our products and services, but also in our people and practices.

Out and Equal 2011
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

Out & Equal

By Advocate Contributors

Out & Equal advocates for equal treatment in the workplace. Diverse programs provide resources and support for LGBT people and allies.

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants 2011
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

By Advocate Contributors

Stay true to you.

HP
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

HP

By Advocate Contributors

HP is proud to support workplace equality using our skilled and diverse employees to drive innovation.

American Airlines 2011
September 20 2011 4:00 AM ET

American Airlines

By Advocate Contributors

Our destination is global equality

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