From the UN

U.S. opposes UN resolution against death penalty for same-sex relations

The U.S. on Sept. 29 voted against a U.N. Human Rights Council resolution that condemns the death penalty for those found guilty of committing consensual same-sex sexual acts.

UN Human Rights Office unveils global standards for business to tackle discrimination against LGBTI people

The United Nations Human Rights Office has developed five Standards of Conduct to support the business community in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people.

International Activists Fight Anti-LGBTQ Crackdowns

While levels of homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination rose to new heights during 2016 and the first half of 2017—with anti-gay atrocities committed in Chechnya sending shockwaves around the world—a handful of countries also made unprecedented moves to recognize same-sex relations or enact stronger LGBT protections.

Findings of a landmark human rights study on legal gender recognition for transgender people in Asia released

 The vast majority of transgender people across the region are unable to obtain any official identification documents that reflect their gender identity. 

LGBTI Core Group at the UN General Assembly

We need the UN to continue its leadership role and convey a clear that human rights are for all. Violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity cannot be tolerated. No one should have to live in fear because of who they love. Working for a world where this is a reality is our moral obligation,” said Tone Skogen, a State Secretary in Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Thailand: From​ ​Barriers​ ​to​ ​Bridges:​ ​20-22​ ​September​ ​2017-​ ​Bangkok,​ ​Thailand

Trans people, civil society, health care providers, and government are represented in each delegation, and will engage in evidence-informed discussions on HIV, health, legal, and human rights issues in regional and national contexts.