As Eleanor Roosevelt said, human rights begin “in small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Over the last few years, more people and countries have joined the movement for equal rights, with growing support especially among young people.ĭuring Pride Month, you can show your pride by using #30DaysOfPride to raise awareness and support for the UN’s work to secure recognition and respect for LGBTI people everywhere. All over the world, LGBTI people are routinely subject to discrimination simply because of who they are 70 countries continue to outlaw consensual same-sex relationshipsĭespite all this, change is happening.
LGBTI people are often among the most persecuted, marginalized, or at risk for violence and discrimination. to raise awareness and support for the United Nations’ Free & Equal campaign, which is dedicated to advancing equal rights and fair treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people around the world. This Pride Month, the United Nations Foundation has partnered with Gap Inc.
