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LGBTI people face ‘vortex of violence and discrimination,’ newly-appointed UN expert warns

LGBTI people face ‘vortex of violence and discrimination,’ newly-appointed UN expert warns

Nov 23, 2016, at 12:20 pm

New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): People from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities around the world are experiencing a proliferation in hate speech, including “rampant” social media attacks, as well as violence and discrimination, a newly appointed United Nations human rights expert warned on Tuesday.

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia focuses on health, well-being of LGBTI people

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia focuses on health, well-being of LGBTI people

May 18, 2016, at 01:20 pm

New York, May 18 (Just Earth News): Marking the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the United Nations on Tuesday called on the global community to take action to ensure that all people have an equal right to live healthy lives free from violence, persecution, stigma, and discrimination.

UN agencies call for end to violence and discrimination against LGBTI community

UN agencies call for end to violence and discrimination against LGBTI community

Sep 30, 2015, at 02:30 pm

New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Twelve UN agencies on Monday called for an end to violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) adults, adolescents and children, and set out specific steps to protect these individuals.