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Russia fails in its attack on gay rights at the United Nations
Russia failed in a bid to stop the United Nations extending staff benefits to all same-sex couples.
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Russia wants to stop U.N. staff benefits for same-sex couples
Russia has asked a United Nations General Assembly committee to vote on Tuesday on its proposal to stop the world body extending staff benefits to all same-sex couples, diplomats said.
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India : Goa Minister Slammed Over Plans To ‘Normalise’ Gays
A state minister from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party sparked outrage Tuesday over his plans to make homosexuals “normal”, one day after UN chief Ban Ki-moon accused India of fostering intolerance with its gay sex ban.
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Kyrgyzstan: Experts urge removal of anti-gay bill
A group of United Nations human rights experts have urged the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to reject a bill that would introduce criminal and administrative sanctions for acts aimed at forming “a positive attitude towards non-traditional sexual orientation,” warning that the proposed law would go against the country’s human rights obligations and commitments.
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UN panel questions gay conversion therapy in U.S
Though home to historic advancements for LGBT equality in recent years, the United States is garnering some negative international attention over the practice of gay conversion therapy.
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Conchita Wurst in UN call to end LGBT discrimination
Eurovision drag diva Conchita Wurst met UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Vienna to call for an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation.