PRESS RELEASE Libya’s Islamist objection to gays dampers hopes of Arab Spring GENEVA, Feb. 13 – Gays threaten the continuation of the human race, Libya’s delegate told a planning meeting of the UN Human Rights Council today, reported the Geneva-based UN Watch monitoring group. It was the first …
Libya’s Islamist outburst dampers hopes of Arab Spring GENEVA, Feb. 13 – Gays threaten the continuation of the human race, Libya’s delegate told a planning meeting of the UN Human Rights Council today, reported the Geneva-based UN Watch monitoring group. It was the first appearance in the 47-nation body …
PRESS RELEASE Jacqueline Kasha, FARUG Coordinator and close associate of murdered activist David Kato, will discuss her fight for LGBT rights in Uganda Source: Geneva Summit for Human Rights, Tolerance and Democracy (http://www.genevasummit.org) Date: 24 February 2011 GENEVA – On March 15, 2011, Ugandan …
The United Nations has been a major player in the global drive for equality of the sexes. How has the world body fared in promoting equality within its own ranks? Analysis: The UN Charter was the first international agreement proclaiming gender equality as a fundamental human right, and since then, other UN …
