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United Nations adopts historic, first-ever resolution on rights of intersex people

The resolution denounces medically unnecessary surgeries and other forms of mistreatment.

LGBT Groups Condemn U.S. Exit From U.N. Human Rights Council

The move will make it harder to advance rights for LGBT people and other marginalized populations around the world, activists say.

U.N. Steps Up Efforts Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence and Discrimination

The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned criminalization of same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender identities.

Now that Charlotte Has Paved the Way, Will N.C. Repeal HB2?

As requested by Republican leaders at the capital, Charlotte's City Council gutted its human rights ordinance Monday to clear the way for a special session to overturn the hateful law.

5 Times the U.N. Resolved, Then Failed, to End Homophobia

As the United Nations Human Rights Council last week passed another resolution condemning discrimination against LGBT people, it's time to ask whether past efforts have made a difference.

Two Transgender Members Quit HRC Business Council

Two transgender members of the Human Rights Campaign's business council quit Tuesday, saying the group's support of an employment nondiscrimination bill that excluded transgender workers put them ''in an untenable position.'' Jamison Green and Donna Rose's resignations are effective immediately, according to a joint letter. The Human Rights Campaign works for equal rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people.

Speaker Mike Johnson's long history with anti-LGBTQ+ Family Research Council extremist exposed (exclusive)

They've been partners in homophobia for decades, and Johnson recently appeared at a hate-filled "prayer" event cofounded by Perkins, according to a new report.

Florida City Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary

Lake Worth Beach is the first to take such an action.

State Dept. Elaborates Position on Gays and the Death Penalty

While the U.S. condemns the use of capital punishment for homosexuality, it could not support a resolution opposing it for any offense, says a State Department spokeswoman.

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights Worldwide

Dina Titus's GLOBE Act would require the U.S. to document persecution abroad and assure access to asylum.

Pastors Consider Challenging Dallas LGBT Ordinance

They're taking the same approach as with the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, raising the specter of restroom predators.

No, I Don't Want Your Rainbow T-Shirt

We want corporate America truly standing behind us, not just showering us with Pride magnets.

Malaysian Police Launch Investigation of LGBTQ Whistle-Blower

Numan Afifi testified to the U.N. about discriminatory policies employed by the country, including state-sponsored conversion therapy programs.

Why Wouldn't the U.S. Condemn the Death Penalty for Gays?

The State Department has excuses for voting against a pro-LGBT U.N. measure, but it still belies Trump's pledge to protect "the gays."

WATCH: Ricky Martin to Join LGBT Human Rights Celebration at UN

The Tuesday event with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and LGBT human rights defenders will be live streamed from New York.