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Countries must repeal laws that discriminate against LGBT individuals – UN officials
17 May 2013 – Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, United Nations officials today issued a call on Governments worldwide to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and strike laws that discriminate against them.
Ban lauds Netherlands’ role in promoting rule of law, international justice
08 April 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised the Netherlands for its efforts to promote the rule of law and further international justice, and stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the European country.
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Number of Syrians in need of humanitarian aid rises to over 8 million – UN
Over 7 million people now receiving HIV treatment in Africa – UN report
On World Day, UN encourages joining ‘do one thing for diversity and inclusion’ campaign
UN urges collective efforts to achieve ‘water secure world’ on Day for Biological Diversity