The first LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) pride march, with the full backing of public authorities, was organized in the Republic of Moldova in commemoration of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia by the NGO Gender Doc-M. The UN Human Rights Office supported civil society and State partners in their efforts to ensure that the event took place successfully.

“The risk of violence against children remains present in every setting, including those where children should be safest – in schools, in care and justice institutions and also within their homes. The risk of violence in even heightened in the context of work”, said the UN Special Representative on Violence against Children, Marta Santos Pais.

The UN Human Rights Office has released a compelling new video to encourage people to share their stories and speak up in support of LGBT friends, colleagues and family members on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia.

The UN Human Rights Office has released the UN’s first ever Bollywood-style music video to promote its Free & Equal anti-homophobia campaign in India.