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U.S. Nixes Gay Inclusion At UN

U.S. Nixes Gay Inclusion At UN

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#0U.S. Nixes Gay Inclusion At UN
Posted: 1/24/06 at 5:50pm

U.S. Nixes Gay Inclusion At UN
by Doug Windsor, 365Gay.com New York Bureau

Posted: January 24, 2006 - 11:00 am ET

(New York City) The United States joined with four of the world's most repressive regimes to reject an application by two international LGBT groups seeking to join a UN agency that advises the world body on economics and social issues.

The application by the International Lesbian and Gay Association and the Danish Association of Gays and Lesbians was dismissed without a hearing.


Full article: http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/01/012406unGay.htm


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#1u.s. nixes gay inclusion at un
Posted: 1/24/06 at 6:00pm

who were the the 4 coutries that voted against it and those who abstained? the vote was 10-5 with 3 abstentions.

the united states, iran, zimbabwe, china, cameroon and egypt are 6 who were the other ones? i know germany voted for it and went on the record with their opposition to the applications being dismissed.


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#2u.s. nixes gay inclusion at un
Posted: 1/24/06 at 6:06pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=884155&boardname=off&dt=012406053251

already posted


Iran, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon


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#3u.s. nixes gay inclusion at un
Posted: 1/25/06 at 10:39am

As usual, we're in fine company with our social progress.


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