U.N. draft report uses pseudoscience to claim gender dysphoria is 'socially contagious'
The UN's preliminary report on sex-based violence incorrectly claims trans acceptance "erase[s] the legal category of women.”
July 15, 2025
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U.N. Calls on Governments to Fight Anti-LGBTQ Bullying for Spirit Day
The UN Free & Equal campaign has released a video in support of LGBTQ young people.
October 16, 2019
Will Jordan's Prince Protect LGBT Rights at U.N.?
It's unclear if Prince Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein of Jordan will be able to follow in the footsepts of LGBT-rights champion Navi Pillay as U.N. High Commissioner on Human Rights.
June 18, 2014
WATCH: United Nations Poses a Riddle to End Homophobia
The U.N.'s Office of Human Rights has a message for LGBT people around the world.
May 15, 2013
LGBTQ+ Equality 'Not Within Reach' in U.S., Says U.N. Official
"Despite five decades of progress, equality is not within reach, and often not even within sight,'' said Victor Madrigal-Borloz.
August 31, 2022
U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group
The move is among numerous anti-LGBTQ+ actions by the Trump administration.
March 3, 2025
State Dept: Russia Has ‘Kill Lists’ That May Include LGBTQ+ Ukrainians
The U.S. government says it has "credible information that indicates Russian forces are creating lists of identified Ukrainians to be killed or sent to camps following a military occupation."
February 22, 2022
WATCH: U.N.'s First Forum Dedicated to LGBT Rights
For the first time, a broad coalition of national leaders met at the United Nations Thursday to discuss the ongoing fight for LGBT equality worldwide.
September 30, 2013
Zachary Quinto Explains the Cost of Discrimination
'The cost of homophobia and transphobia is simply colossal,' says out actor Zachary Quinto in the a new video for the U.N.'s Free & Equal campaign.
December 10, 2015
U.N. Stands Up for LGBT Workers Around the Globe
The U.N. Human Rights Office advises businesses around the world on treatment of LGBT and intersex employees, suppliers, and customers.
September 26, 2017
Brunei Brings Back Death by Stoning
The United Nations is warning Brunei to reverse a law that would allow death by stoning for people found guilty of having gay sex or committing adultery.
April 16, 2014
Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People
"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.
March 10, 2023
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
Brunei Postpones Death by Stoning Law
Brunei's government says it will wait to institute its law that allows people to be stoned to death for gay sex and other offenses.
April 23, 2014
Unchecked Homophobia Leads to Scenarios Like Chechnya
There are consequences for passive acceptance of prejudice, writes Kelsey Louie of Gay Men's Health Crisis.
May 3, 2017
Brunei Phasing In Antigay Law; Nears Death by Stoning
Despite a global outcry of opposition, Brunei will eventually punish gay sex and other 'offenses' with death by stoning under a law beginning its phase-in Thursday.
April 30, 2014
Indonesian City Launches Anti-LGBT Task Force
The ominous group will "anticipate the spread of LGBT" among young people.
February 20, 2018
Montreal human rights conference under way ahead of Outgames
The opening ceremonies for the World Outgames begin on Saturday. But preliminary events, including a human rights conference, have been under way in the city since Wednesday.
July 29, 2006
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
