All posts tagged "state department"
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U.S. Senate passes resolution condemning anti-LGBTQ violence in Chechnya
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed, via voice vote, a resolution condemning the violence and persecution directed against LGBTQ people in Chechnya. The resolution is...
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GLAAD calls on Trump to condemn anti-gay persecution in Chechnya
GLAAD is calling on President Donald Trump to personally condemn a series of attacks in the Russian region of Chechnya against men suspected of being gay. U.S....
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Michele Bachmann hopes Trump will reverse “evil” gay rights “agenda”
Former congresswoman says countries should not have to deny anti-LGBT religious beliefs to receive foreign aid
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State Department names special envoy on LGBT rights
Randy Berry will become the nation’s first diplomat tasked with advocating for the rights of LGBT people around the globe.
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State Department to establish envoy on LGBT rights
The State Department will name a special envoy on LGBT rights.
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Bill would prioritize LGBT rights as part of U.S. foreign policy
Legislation that would direct the State Department to make international LGBT rights a priority of American foreign policy was reintroduced in both houses of Congress.
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State Department to India: Stop discriminating against homosexuality
“The international community and civil society are closely following the developments in India and are urging not to discriminate against homosexuality in India.” — Sarah...
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Obama pressed to appoint State Department envoy for LGBT rights
President Barack Obama is being urged to appoint a special envoy for LGBT Human Rights within the State Department who would serve as the principal...
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U.S. takes further actions against Uganda for anti-LGBT law
The Obama administration will take additional steps against Uganda for their enactment of an anti-LGBT law, including restricting entry to the U.S. by Ugandan officials involved...
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Hillary Clinton defends marriage equality evolution in testy interview
Hillary Clinton defends marriage equality evolution in testy interview with NPR
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LGBT concerns grow as Brunei implements Sharia law
With the expected implementation of an anti-LGBT law in Brunei that would punish homosexuality with death by stoning, LGBT-rights advocates are mobilizing against the financial...
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U.S. sounds the alarm over anti-gay Nigerian law
The State Department and human rights advocates are voicing concerns over a new law in Nigeria that not only outlaws same-sex marriage, but LGBT organizations...
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State Department issues warning to Americans traveling to Sochi Olympics
The State Department issued a travel alert Friday warning Americans planning to travel to Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics to “remain attentive regarding their...
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U.S. critical of India re-criminalizing gay sex
The U.S. State Department criticized a decision by the Supreme Court of India re-criminalizing homosexual conduct yesterday, but gave few hints as to how the decision...
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U.S. joins other nations in declaring LGBT commitment at UN
The United States, along with a diverse group of nations, reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating violence and discrimination against LGBT people abroad with a declaration...
