[wanabidii] Press Releases: UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity 09/26/2014 05:42 PM EDT UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 26, 2014 Today the community of nations made an historic statement in support of LGBT rights, which are human rights. The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted the second-ever UN resolution on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. Along with the Ministerial event at the UN General Assembly yesterday, this marks yet another important chapter in UN efforts to stand united against the human rights abuses that LGBT individuals face around the world. The United States was pleased to work with countries from many regions of the world on this resolution, especially the lead sponsors Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay. This resolution will commission a major UN report on the challenges facing LGBT persons around the globe and will help move LGBT human rights issues to the forefront of international attention. The United States will continue to promote human rights around the world for all people. Who you love, and who you are, must not be an excuse or cover for discrimination or abuse, period. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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