United Nations officials call for decriminalisation of gay sex
Top United Nations officials called for the decriminalisation of gay sex and transgender identity worldwide, last week.
Rex Wockner
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Tuesday, 28 September 2010
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Top United Nations officials called for the decriminalisation of gay sex and transgender identity worldwide, last week.
"No doubt deeply rooted cultural sensitivities can be aroused when we talk about sexual orientation," said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "Social attitudes run deep and take time to change. But cultural considerations should not stand in the way of basic human rights."