Though the US is backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights under Trump, the UN renews mandate for queer protections expert
The action comes even as the Trump Administration has rolled back its own support for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
July 8, 2025
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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.
April 4, 2024
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.
June 19, 2018
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.
July 8, 2022
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.
December 20, 2016
5 Times the U.N. Resolved, Then Failed, to End Homophobia
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October 1, 2014
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.
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Speaker Mike Johnson's long history with anti-LGBTQ+ Family Research Council extremist exposed (exclusive)
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Florida City Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary
Lake Worth Beach is the first to take such an action.
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Another Florida city will power-wash its rainbow crosswalks away under pressure from Sean Duffy, Ron DeSantis
West Palm Beach officials said rainbow bricks will be installed at Serenity Park instead.
July 21, 2025
Project 2025 vowed to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. Here's everything Trump has done so far
Donald Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he had "nothing to do" with Project 2025 — but now that he's in office, he's implementing it.
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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.
October 3, 2017
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.
July 22, 2019
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.
February 9, 2016
No, I Don't Want Your Rainbow T-Shirt
We want corporate America truly standing behind us, not just showering us with Pride magnets.
June 20, 2018
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.
April 22, 2019
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."
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