May 17 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia has become an important day for millions of people around the world to remember the victims of homophobic violence and discrimination, and to make the case for genuine equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

The UN's message: LGBT rights are human rights. Together we will build a world that is free and equal.

In this simple, high-impact video from the UN human rights office, individuals from diverse backgrounds pose questions directly to the viewer designed to expose the nature of human rights violations suffered by LGBT people around the world. The video includes cameo appearances by UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay

http://www.hrw.org/news/2015/05/15/outlawed-legal-discrimination-against-gays-and-lesbians

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-radcliffe/lgbt-rights-debate-unfolds-at-the-un_b_2964134.html