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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells U.N. to 'go pound sand' after LGBTQ+ rights criticism

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is demonstrating his disregard for international law, despite no action being taken against Texas so far.

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United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)

Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.

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Nikki Haley Falsely Connects Trans Athletes to Girls’ Suicide - Yet Again

The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.

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Ambassador Karen Pierce discusses Capital Pride parade and UK's LGBTQ+ advocacy

What's Good — and Bad — About the U.N.'s Agenda 2030

The United Nations adopts a groundbreaking agenda, but does it really protect LGBT people? The HRC's Jean Freedberg helps sort it out.

Teen Executed for Gay Sex in Iran Is Latest in Long Trend

Iran is violating international law by regularly putting juveniles to death.

U.N. Approves LGBT Expert, Will Make World Safer for Us

Leaders at the United Nations and Human Rights Campaign say the vote to create a special LGBT Independent Expert will have global repercussions.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells U.N. to 'go pound sand' after LGBTQ+ rights criticism

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is demonstrating his disregard for international law, despite no action being taken against Texas so far.

United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)

Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.

Nikki Haley Falsely Connects Trans Athletes to Girls’ Suicide - Yet Again

The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.

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.

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.

Biden: We Must Defend Rights of LGBTQ+ Individuals to Love Openly

Almost 70 U.N. member states still have laws criminalizing same-sex activity.

Report: Hillary Clinton May Be Next U.N. Ambassador

The former secretary of State, who famously told the U.N. that "gay rights are human rights," is being mentioned for that position.

Trump's Support for LGBTQ Rights in U.N. Speech Rings Hollow to Many

While Trump noted efforts to decriminalize being gay around the world, activists pointed out everything he's done to harm LGBTQ people.

Trump Admin Expands Anti-Trans Campaign to U.N.

U.S. diplomats are urging deletion of references to gender in human rights documents.

Trump Reverses Pro-LGBTQ Policy From Hillary Clinton's State Dept.

Marriage is now a condition for obtaining a spousal visa, which could create huge problems for those from homophobic countries.

U.N. Head Pledges Support for LGBTI Rights

Antonio Guterres is the first U.N. secretary-general to address the body's LGBTI Core Group.

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United Nations

The United Nations adopts a groundbreaking agenda, but does it really protect LGBT people? The HRC's Jean Freedberg helps sort it out.

Iran is violating international law by regularly putting juveniles to death.

Leaders at the United Nations and Human Rights Campaign say the vote to create a special LGBT Independent Expert will have global repercussions.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is demonstrating his disregard for international law, despite no action being taken against Texas so far.

Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.

The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.

"Despite five decades of progress, equality is not within reach, and often not even within sight,'' said Victor Madrigal-Borloz.

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

Almost 70 U.N. member states still have laws criminalizing same-sex activity.

The former secretary of State, who famously told the U.N. that "gay rights are human rights," is being mentioned for that position.

While Trump noted efforts to decriminalize being gay around the world, activists pointed out everything he's done to harm LGBTQ people.

U.S. diplomats are urging deletion of references to gender in human rights documents.

Marriage is now a condition for obtaining a spousal visa, which could create huge problems for those from homophobic countries.

Antonio Guterres is the first U.N. secretary-general to address the body's LGBTI Core Group.