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United Nations: Council passes first-ever resolution on sexual orientation & gender identity

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United Nations: Council passes first-ever resolution on sexual orientation & gender identity

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(Geneva, June 17, 2011) In a groundbreaking achievement for upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Read the full article at the Human Rights Council.

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(Geneva, June 17, 2011) In a groundbreaking achievement for upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Read the full article at the Human Rights Council.

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