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Argentina Has Passed the Most Progressive Gender Identity Legislation in Existence. How Did it Happen?On the night of Wednesday May 9th Congress of Argentina enacted the Gender Identity and Health Comprehensive Care for Trans People. It is the first time that the Argentinean Congress fully recognizes the rights of trans people, and the rule is probably the most advanced in the world in this regard.

Julie Dorf, IGLHRC Founder, Analyzes the Global Impact of Obama's Support for Gay Marriage"As an LGBT rights advocate, I have experienced so many proud moments with our president. Our community in the United States can count a number of major achievements during President Obama's tenure…"

Yale University Law Review: An Interview with Jessica Stern"Today, homophobia and transphobia are very often used to advance political agendas. I would argue that homophobia and transphobia often emerge as distractions."

The UN Human Rights Committee Questions Turkey and Philippines on LGBT Rights The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Committee (IGLHRC) worked in close partnership with numerous local partners, documenting instances of human rights abuse and drafting a comprehensive report on anti-LGBTI discrimination and violence, which was submitted to the Committee in December 2011.

Joint Statement on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) Over 130 local, national and regional civil society organizations from Southeast Asia, expressed grave concern and disappointment over the continuing secrecy in the drafting process of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD).

HIV Community Forum: LGBT-related Stigma and Discrimination in the Caribbean In recognition of IDAHO 2012 – Gay Men's Health Crisis in collaboration with IGLHRC, amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, the UNDP and UNAIDS, will host a panel on May 15th in New York City.

 

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay talks about the human cost of homophobia and transphobia. Around the world, people are arrested, attacked, tortured and killed, just for being in a loving relationship. "We cannot let these abuses stand", the High Commissioner says, calling on States to repeal discriminatory laws and ban discriminatory practices. "Punish violence and hatred, not love," she says.

 

LGBT Report From The Peoples’ Forum in Phnom Penh, CambodiaGing Cristobal, Asia Project Coordinator for IGLHRC attended the Ninth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Civil Society Conference/ASEAN Peoples’ Forum, (ACSC/APF) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. "We want to make sure that SOGI is in the hearts and minds of every activist, and is a part of their programs and advocacy. Then we can say we did more than simply have SOGI on paper."-- Ging Cristobal

A Safe Place for All LiberiansHow can we make Liberia a safer, more inclusive society for all Liberians? With the unexpected rise of criminalization, hate speech and hate crimes, there is a pressing need for all who believe in basic human rights to unite in a single voice and address these issues. -- Stephanie Horton and Cary Alan Johnson

Thai Police Dismiss Murders of 15 Lesbians and 'Toms' As 'Love Gone Sour'"Signing treaties is not enough. Upholding human rights takes more. Public education is critical. Training of first responders, including law enforcement, public health workers, teachers, and community leaders, to recognize the rights and human dignity of all -- including those who are or appear to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender -- is the bottom line." -- Grace Poore