UN Secy Generals LGBT Rights Support The Remix

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U.N. Secy-General's LGBT Rights Support: The Remix
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On March 7, United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called on all nations to end anti-LGBT discrimination during a groundbreaking panel on sexual orientation and gender identity before the U.N. Human Rights Council (one that caused a walk-out by some diplomats). In a new video, international LGBT rights group AllOut.org underscores the importance of the secretary-general's vocal support for the cause (watch below).

        
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