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The Centre for Popular Education and Human Rights Ghana (CEPEHRG) warned Friday that the nation is on the verge of an "anti-gay hate campaign," following reports of government-endorsed anti-gay sentiments. A spokesperson for the CEPEHRG said that...

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday criticized Turkey's neglect of some human rights issues , including a lack of religious freedom, the censoring of the internet and improper detention of...

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) said Tuesday that violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people persists in the US and that violence disproportionately impacted transgender people and minorities. The report...

Representative Dan Frankel of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives argues that Pennsylvania, and the rest of the country, should follow Connecticut's lead in enacting comprehensive protections for gender identity or expression to counter rampant discrimination against transgendered men and women...I...

The Connecticut Senate on Saturday voted 20-16 to pass a bill that provides protection for gender identity under the state's existing anti-discrimination laws. An Act Concerning Discrimination alters existing law by including...

The US House of Representatives passed the $690 billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Thursday, approving the basic funding plan with a 322-96 vote . The bill contains many controversial provisions...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay warned Tuesday that hate crimes against gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people are on the rise worldwide, marking the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Pillay said that statistics show...

Delaware Governor Jack Markell on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing same-sex civil unions within the state. According to the legislation, individuals entering into a civil union "shall enjoy all...

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt signed into law a controversial new constitution on Monday, amid concern from civil society leaders and opposition politicians that the document contravenes European human rights principles. According to a...

The Delaware House of Representatives voted 26-15 on Thursday in favor of a bill allowing same-sex civil unions within the state. According to the legislation, individuals entering into a civil union...