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President, VP observe International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

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Is it a White House first? An evolved President Obama has issued a formal statement commemorating Saturday’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, or #IDAHOT.

Tomorrow, as we commemorate the 10th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we recommit ourselves to the fundamental belief that all people should be treated equally, that they should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and that no one should face violence or discrimination — no matter who they are or whom they love.

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At a time when, tragically, we are seeing increased efforts to criminalize or oppress LGBT persons, we call on partners everywhere to join us in defending the equal rights of our LGBT brothers and sisters, and in ensuring they are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Vice President Joe Biden tweeted in observance himself, as did Valerie Jarrett.

http://twitter.com/#!/vj44/status/467422896739352576

In a true show of international effort, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon tweeted as well.

http://twitter.com/#!/UN/status/467077192057643009

President Obama isn’t the only one to have evolved. The organizers of IDAHOT (formerly IDAHO) are considering updating their branding. “We are currently in our communications promoting May 17th as the ‘Global Day to Celebrate sexual and gender diversities,’ which we believe is the most inclusive formulation possible.”

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/05/16/president-vp-observe-international-day-against-homophobia-and-transphobia/

Slovenian Parliament Ballots Having Marriage Equivalence

The vote comes just as lots various other eastern europe have actually really undoubtedly in reality definitely the fact stays died rules barring same-sex followers for hitched.

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General check about Slovenian Parliament Jure Makovec/AFP / Getty Images

The parliament of Slovenia voted Tuesday 51 to 28 designed for legislation might allow same-sex followers to get hitched, reported AFP, bucking a continuing trend against marriage party equivalence in eastern europe.

“This amendment defines dedication as a life-long neighborhood of two differing people, with unique intercourse, eliminating the discriminative situation continually constantly placed at the moment,” reported Matej T. Vatovec the opposition United presented work as he established merely the amount of, anyone who many other getting a costume party sponsored the amount with assistance about substantial gathering whenever you consider the ruling coalition.

Slovenia, which portion of Yugoslavia before its failure inside 1990s, passes its groundbreaking legislation after two various other previous Yugoslav republics next observed programs that ban same-sex followers from marrying. The parliament in connection with Republic of Macedonia voted to cut back commitment recognition to same-sex fans in January of 2015 by a vote of 72 to 4, and voters in Croatia made use of identical ban in a referendum in December of 2013. Two another east europe — Slovakia and Hungary — have voted to complete dedication equivalence since 2012.

learn more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/lesterfeder/slovenian-parliament-votes-in-favor-of-marriage-equality