‘Historic’ U.N. gay rights vote: which countries backed it and which didn’t

Posted By Robert Zeliger Friday, June 17, 2011 - 3:46 PM Share

For the first time, the United Nation's Human Rights Council condemned violence and discrimination against gays, lesbians, and transgender people today in Geneva. The move-- which was initially put forward by South Africa-- was applauded by gay rights supporters.

The resolution "expresses grave concern at acts of violence and discrimination, in all regions of the world, committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation and gender identity" and calls for a study by the end of the year to examine discrimination against the gay community.

The U.S. ambassador to the council, Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, called it a "historic moment" for the United Nations, according to the Associated Press.

Nevertheless, the vote was close-- with the strongest opposition coming from African and Islamic countries. 23 nations voted in favor, 19 against, and 3 abstained.

Here's a rundown of which countries voted which way:

Backed the resolution

Argentina

Belgium

Brazil

Chile

Cuba

Ecuador

France

Guatemala

Hungary

Japan

Mauritius

Mexico

Norway

Poland

South Korea

Slovakia

Spain

Switzerland

Thailand

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay

Opposed the resolution

Angola

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Cameroon

Djibouti

Gabon

Ghana

Jordan

Malaysia

Maldives

Mauritania

Nigeria

Pakistan

Qatar

Republic of Moldova

Russian Federation

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Uganda

Abstained

Burkina Faso

China

Zambia

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PAULF

10:22 PM ET

June 17, 2011

Question

I am Ecuadorian and I am glad to see my country voting for this Resolution, even tough LGBT groups need more support here. Anyway, I was wondering if it is possible to see the Meeting Records of Human Rights Council debates. If it is possible, then how?

Thanks!

Paul
Twitter @Shuco

 

MEGGS

7:20 AM ET

June 18, 2011

UN Decision...What it Means

This decision is laying out the red carpet for what will soon be the most momentous yet horrific event humankind has ever faced, or will ever have to face again, as God himself will put it into the minds of the UN and governments to destroy religion worldwide. Revelation 17:16,17; Revelation 18:8.

But for those with faith and who know what the Bible says, the destruction of the world's religions means that God's government of lasting peace and security, is taking over, replacing this sick and dying satanic world with a clean, vibrant and healthy earth and governmental system. This will be accomplished not by the Hollywood version of Armageddon, but by the Biblically prophesized battle of Armageddon, which is God's war against the wicked. —Rev. 16:14, 16; Zeph. 2:2; Rom. 2:5; 2 Pet. 3:7; 2 Thess. 1:7, 8; Matt. 24:21; 1 Corinthians 6:9

Finally, God's will, will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Matthew 9:35; Mark 13:19; Luke 21:7-11; John 12:31. 1 Corinthians 6:9

So, now is the time for those who love God, and want to do what is right, to take courage in Jesus' words when he said, when you "... see these things beginning to occur, raise yourselves erect and lift your heads up, for the end is getting near."! Luke 21:28

 

JBROCKLE

9:38 AM ET

June 18, 2011

Ah yes

Pretty plausible. You might as well go all the way and put a firm date on this though. Don't worry too much, you can always come up with some feeble excuse when events inevitably fail to pan out as you predict.

 

MEGGS

6:29 PM ET

June 18, 2011

UN Decision...What it Means

At Mark 13:32, Jesus Christ said: “But of that day or that hour [of God’s coming execution of judgment] no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

Because if this, Jesus gave signs for us to to look for to know when that "day" Armageddon" was close.

We see these signs multiplying and growing on a global scale. The signs Jesus referred to would increase in intensity and number, just as when a woman knows that the birth of her child is ever more evident with the increase in number and intensity of her birth pains.

Included in the signs were the facts that there would be food shortages, earthquakes, war, famine, diseases, inflation, which have been around as long as man has, however, these signs would now be affecting the entire global in intensity and number. Matthew 24:3-42, Mark Chapter 13, Luke Chapter 21.

Man would be now destroying the earth. Revelation 11:18 says that God has to bring on Armageddon to bring to ruin those ruining the earth. Jesus said that unless God steps in, things o the earth would get so bad, that no flesh would be left alive. Matthew 24:22

Jesus showed that we would notice the signs more and more, and that "...There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, ...and on the earth there will be anguish of nations not knowing the way out...for the powers of the heavend will be shaken." Luke 21:25-26

But these horrific events are leading up to wonderful things! We can experience the earth being restored to as it originally was, to a paradise! Our dead loved ones will be resurrected, and we will all live in perfect health and happiness, not for 70-80 years, but forever. Revelation 24:3-4, John 5:28, 29, Isaiah 33:24, Proverbs 2:20-22

 

MEGGS

7:20 AM ET

June 18, 2011

UN Decision...What it Means

This decision is laying out the red carpet for what will soon be the most momentous yet horrific event humankind has ever faced, or will ever have to face again, as God himself will put it into the minds of the UN and governments to destroy religion worldwide. Revelation 17:16,17; Revelation 18:8.

But for those with faith and who know what the Bible says, the destruction of the world's religions means that God's government of lasting peace and security, is taking over, replacing this sick and dying satanic world with a clean, vibrant and healthy earth and governmental system. This will be accomplished not by the Hollywood version of Armageddon, but by the Biblically prophesized battle of Armageddon, which is God's war against the wicked. —Rev. 16:14, 16; Zeph. 2:2; Rom. 2:5; 2 Pet. 3:7; 2 Thess. 1:7, 8; Matt. 24:21; 1 Corinthians 6:9

Finally, God's will, will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Matthew 9:35; Mark 13:19; Luke 21:7-11; John 12:31. 1 Corinthians 6:9

So, now is the time for those who love God, and want to do what is right, to take courage in Jesus' words when he said, when you "... see these things beginning to occur, raise yourselves erect and lift your heads up, for the end is getting near."! Luke 21:28

 

MARCFREDEN

2:21 AM ET

June 21, 2011

It is not so much a red

It is not so much a red banner day as a rainbow flag moment. Gays the world over should not be discriminated against, so says the United Nations in an historic moment, adopting a resolution supporting equal rights for gays. Did you hear that "Faggot" slurring sports stars and, yes, I am talking to you Tracey Morgan for whom this must be a bit of a 'stab in the heart'. But it is not just the law of the land; it is the understanding of the world. So if the United Nations can understand and facilitate such understanding...what is still wrong with this united nation known as the United States? Just how can we stand by the UN resolution without fully understanding the hypocrisy that still permeates this United...or not so united...States. We still have discrimination in the armed forces. (Sure, sure, committee after committee has to still weigh in on the ridding of DADT. Until then where are we?) Gay Weddings? Good for some in some states...intolerable to others in most states. This is simple discrimination. Let us learn from the resolution and have some truth in advertising for once. If we want to call ourselves the United States...can't we just be United? Really!?!

Dweaver.weaver@gmail.com
http://www.really-marcfreden.com

 

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