UN Passes Historic Resolution Condemning Executions Of Gay And Trans People
From Queerty
November 26, 2012 - 11:00am
The United Nations has set a precedent by acknowledging the need to protect individuals from executions based on gender identity in a new resolution passed last week. The resolution by the UN General Assembly urges States to protect the right to life of all people, as well as to investigate killings based on discriminatory grounds, [...]
November 26, 2012 - 11:00am
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