On the Worldwide Day Towards Homophobia, Biphopbia, Interphobia, and Transphobia – United States Division of State – Division of State
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Might 17, 2022
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The US affirms at this time, on the Worldwide Day Towards Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), that the human rights of lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals are the identical human rights to which all individuals are entitled. As enshrined in Article 1 of the Common Declaration of Human Rights, “[a]ll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
Too many LGBTQI+ individuals reside below the shadow of discrimination, violence, and worry. World knowledge makes clear that the dehumanization of LGBTQI+ individuals is systemic, pervasive, and infrequently violent. Homophobia, biphobia, interphobia, and transphobia are deeply entrenched in societies internationally, together with right here in america. Numerous individuals are at excessive danger for being themselves.
We stay dedicated to ending this intolerance. Everybody deserves to reside with respect, dignity, and security. The US affirms that each one LGBTQI+ people, {couples}, and their households are legitimate and worthwhile. Consistent with commitments made at President Biden’s Summit for Democracy and ensuing 12 months of Motion, we’ll proceed to help reforms to yield a world free from discrimination and violence, in order that all of our LGBTQI+ pals, colleagues, neighbors, and household could reside freely with dignity and equal respect for his or her human rights.
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