'SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT' AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, UN URGES ON INTERNATIONAL DAY

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Web version   New York May 17 2014 11:00AM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Human rights are for everyone says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. UN Free & Equal 'SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT' AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, UN URGES ON INTERNATIONAL DAY Leading the United Nations family&#39s push to help build a world rooted in tolerance where lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons live free from discrimination, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia with a strong plea for action: &#8220Equality begins with you.&#8221 Read more RELATED UN goes ‘Bollywood’ in latest push to promote LGBT rights The United Nations human rights office launched in Mumbai today the latest phase of its global fight against homophobia: a Bollywood-style video called The Welcome, accompanied by an appeal from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to end the prejudice that forces millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to live in fear or hide in shame. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media