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U.N. Votes to Protect Gay Rights

Posted on 24 June 2011

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution which condemned discrimination against gays and lesbians. The resolution was sponsored by South Africa in opposition of treatment of gays and lesbians in African and Muslim countries. The votes on the resolution passed by 23 to 19, with 3 abstentions. The United States voted in favor of the resolution.

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