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Aggravating day, supposed to go to New Members meet and greet tonight at church, but I just want to go home, veg, watch the wire, and sleep. Slept horridly this week and very cranky as a result.
So a spot of good news that I wish to share:
Two onzine links:
*http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2011/06/historic-decision-at-united-nations.html
*http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/breaking-un-human-rights-body-passes-historic-resolution-in-support-of-lgbt-rights-anti-discriminati.html
The UN press release is below!
Historic Decision at the United Nations:
Human Rights Council Passes First-Ever Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
"(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 (L.9/Rev.1).
The resolution, presented by South Africa along with Brasil and 39 additional co-sponsors from all regions of the world, was passed by a vote of 23 in favour, 19 against, and 3 abstentions. A list of how States voted is attached. In its presentation to Council, South Africa recalled the UDHR noting that “everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms without distinction of any kind” and Brasil called on the Council to “open the long closed doors of dialogue”.( Read more... )
So a spot of good news that I wish to share:
Two onzine links:
*http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2011/06/historic-decision-at-united-nations.html
*http://www.towleroad.com/2011/06/breaking-un-human-rights-body-passes-historic-resolution-in-support-of-lgbt-rights-anti-discriminati.html
The UN press release is below!
Historic Decision at the United Nations:
Human Rights Council Passes First-Ever Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
"(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 (L.9/Rev.1).
The resolution, presented by South Africa along with Brasil and 39 additional co-sponsors from all regions of the world, was passed by a vote of 23 in favour, 19 against, and 3 abstentions. A list of how States voted is attached. In its presentation to Council, South Africa recalled the UDHR noting that “everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms without distinction of any kind” and Brasil called on the Council to “open the long closed doors of dialogue”.( Read more... )