Sunday, 18 December 2011

UN issues first report on human rights of gay and lesbian people

Violence against LGBT persons tends to be especially vicious compared to other bias-motivated crimes

An activist waves a rainbow flag, an international symbol for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people


In 76 countries it remains illegal to engage in same-sex conduct and in at least five countries - Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen - the death penalty prevails.

UN issues first report on human rights of gay and lesbian people

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