Tag: multinational gay rights

UN creates post to monitor anti-LGBT discrimination worldwide

Geneva (AP) — The U.N.’s top human rights body on Thursday decided to appoint an expert to monitor violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a move applauded by LGBT groups. In a narrow 23-18 vote with six abstentions, the Human Rights Council called for the creation of a three-year position for… Read more »

United Nations Extends Benefits To Spouses Of Gay Staff Members

The United Nations will extend benefits to the spouses of gay staff members. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced in July that the United Nations would recognize the marriages of gay staff member for the purpose of benefits. Thirty-seven countries supported a Russian proposal to drop the plan, but a U.N. General Assembly budget committee on… Read more »

United Nations to recognise same-sex marriage everywhere

The United Nations has announced that it will globally extend its employee benefits to workers in same-sex marriages or other unions. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced the change yesterday, stating: “Human rights are at the core of the mission of the United Nations. “I am proud to stand for greater equality for all staff,… Read more »